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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 82Agriculture 27Health 16Community 5EU Affairs 5Budgetary matters 4Energy and Natural Resources 4Social Protection 4Taxation 3Sports and Recreation 2Tourism 2Arts 1Children and Youth Affairs 1Economic Development and Industry 1Education and Training 1Environment 1Foreign Affairs 1Heritage 1Housing 1Justice and Equality 1Trade 1
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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…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)

Housing
Intended results

To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by The Wheel

Community
Intended results

To inform members of the Joint Committee about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. This 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…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To discuss the challenges facing the sports sector with members of the Oireachtas and to explore policy solutions.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by 221+ Patient Suport Group

Health
Intended results

Continued funding for 221+, Commitment & funding to extend services of 221+ to all women let down by the CervicalCheck screening programme, implement the AHR Act and push through Amendments bill, exclude 221+ member court payments from means testing, support gynaecological…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Age & Opportunity

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Positive influence for older people on allocation and priorities of funding across a range of issues including an Independent Commissioner for Older People, tackling loneliness & isolation and the delivery of a Statutory Homecare Scheme

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Age & Opportunity" equals CRO name "AGE AND OPPORTUNITY" (CRO 284318) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To inform members of the Oireachtas on developments in heart failure services and deficits in areas such as psychological support and cardiac rehab, along with financial hardship and barriers to full participation in society::Gain support for improved heart failure services and…