Lobbying return by The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
AgricultureIntended results
A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Thomas Gould
- Constituency / panel
- Cork North-Central
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Committees
- 2 current — Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 683
- Lobbying returns
- 5
- SIPO donation records
- 79%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
335 of 422 divisions
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Lobbying returns
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
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AreaAll 683Health 133Housing 95Justice and Equality 63Environment 46Agriculture 39Energy and Natural Resources 37Economic Development and Industry 36Budgetary matters 35Community 27Finance 22Education and Training 21Local Government 14Public Expenditure and Reform 14Taxation 14Development and Zoning 11Transport 11Employment 9Children and Youth Affairs 8Social Protection 8Communications 6Marine 6EU Affairs 5Foreign Affairs 5Tourism 4Arts 3Gaeltacht 3Sports and Recreation 3Food 2Heritage 2Trade 1
Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG
HousingIntended results
Pre-legislative scrutiny of any amendments to the Housing Act 1988 with a focus on compliance with human rights. Letter sent prior to appearance before sitting of committee discussing homelessness.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG
HousingIntended results
Influence Oireachtas Committee on amendments to social housing legislation related to appeal structures, access to homeless services, and entitlements of persons experiencing domestic violence.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Lobbying return by Ibec
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Include PII Recommendations in Budget 2026 including 1) introduction of 0% VAT rate for new build apartments, 2) increased funding for enabling infrastructure, 3) ensure property taxation policy stability to attract investment and 4) to amend the RZLT to exclude schemes in the…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland
CommunityIntended results
Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth
HousingIntended results
Sought for the Housing Committee to prioritise sessions on implementing minimum BER standards in private rental housing from 2025, including timeline, enforcement and tenant protections against renovictions, and on scaling up local authority and AHB retrofit programmes with…
Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth
HousingIntended results
Inform TDs re failings in social housing and need for improved policy and investment re retrofitting of social housing
Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Respond
HousingIntended results
Key Challenges being addressed in Budget 2026
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Respond" equals CRO name "RESPOND" (CRO 90576) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Awareness and Support for investment in regional neurorehabilitation services in line with the commitments within the current Programme for Government
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
Increased awareness of Archways work.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways" has no legal form. "CLONDALKIN BEHAVIOURAL INITIATIVE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 430172) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union
Education and TrainingIntended results
Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.
Lobbying return by Lir Communications Ltd
HousingIntended results
Introduce the ILEA and raise awareness about industry priorities, including: CIRI Registration and the need for lift and escalator maintenance standards.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Lir Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "LIR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 765391) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Lobbying return by Alice Public Relations
HousingIntended results
Intended to arrange for the Housing Alliance to meet with Government Officials, to discuss the role Approved Housing Bodies are currently playing to help solve the housing crisis, and their vision and next steps for how they can collectively solve many of the challenges in this…
Lobbying return by Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To inform elected reps of the need for enhanced retrofitting supports for people in energy poverty a session dedicated to energy poverty.