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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

William Aird

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Laois
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food; Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development; …
3
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
314
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
408 of 422 divisions
97%
Vote participation

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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 314Agriculture 75Finance 50Health 40Social Protection 21EU Affairs 19Energy and Natural Resources 17Taxation 15Budgetary matters 12Environment 10Community 7Children and Youth Affairs 6Heritage 5Justice and Equality 5Economic Development and Industry 4Sports and Recreation 4Housing 3Public Expenditure and Reform 3Tourism 3Trade 3Transport 3Education and Training 2Employment 2Arts 1Banking and Financial Institutions 1Communications 1Food 1Foreign Affairs 1
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Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

1) Provided an update on improvements in HSI horse passporting and registration since 2024. ::2) Highlighted Prof Wall report, horse welfare issues and need for action. ::3) Outlined success of National Breeding Services. ::4) Highlighted high performance programme - successes…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended results

Improved outcomes for family carers in Ireland-Oireachtas Cross Party Interest Group for Family Carers::Programme for Government Commitments for family carers

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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

INHFA outlined the need for better dog control in Ireland and highlighted the rising number of dog attacks.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Tirlán Ltd

Agriculture
Intended results

Ensuring understanding of the importance of the Nitrates Derogation to Ireland's grass-based production system and the potential financial impacts of the loss to individual farm families.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Tirlán Ltd" equals CRO name "TIRLAN LIMITED" (CRO 501098) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To inform the Committee of the challenges faced by cattle and sheep farmers due to dog attacks, advocate for improved dog control measures, and encourage legislative or regulatory changes to enhance protection for livestock and farm families.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by JTI Ireland Limited

Trade
Intended results

To share information with public representatives on the extent and impact of tobacco smuggling in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "JTI Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "JTI IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 378922) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Wheel

Community
Intended results

To inform TDs and Senators about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026, which includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited

Budgetary matters
Intended results

The Committee members would support Irish Rural Link's Asks for Budget 2026 and include them in their submission.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To meet with the Fianna Fáil members of the Agriculture Oireachtas Committee.::To meet with the Fine Gael members of the Agriculture Oireachtas Committee.::To discuss current key concerns around the and the Multi Financial Framework (MFF), Budget 2026, retention of the Nitrates…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight that sheep farmers are affected by the irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners more than any other sector.::To recognise that Comhairle na Tuaithe and its stakeholders (such as Leave no Trace and others) a lot of time and resources is being put into championing…