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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

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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Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Zoo

Heritage
Intended results

Provide clarity to select public officials regarding remarks made about Dublin Zoo Sought clarity in relation to funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park Relationship Building

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

Inform members of the Oireachtas committee on Agriculture and Food and seek their input on the development of HSI's new strategic plan.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of Disability Housing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Employment
Intended results

To showcase the work of Rehab Enterprises Portlaoise and to seek support from local public representatives for an increase in the Wage Subsidy Scheme in Budget 2026 ::To secure support from members of Oireacthas for greater use of Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive which…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Social Protection
Intended results

To highlight the anomaly in Budget 2026 where organisations employing more than 17 workers on WSS received just 55 cent per hour increase::To request Deputies to table Parliamentary Questions and motions on the operation of WSS and the impact of the measures in Budget 2026

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Political expediency on young farmer Generational Renewal::Outline options available to tackle Generational Renewal ::Provide an update on young farmer issues including nitrates derogation::Highlight Budget 2026 young farmer and rural youth asks including improved service…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Introduction of new measures for young farmers in CAP post 2027::Outline challenge's faced by young farmers ::Present solutions for Generational Renewal in farming

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Social Protection
Intended results

To inform Committee members on relevant MESL research & analysis, to contribute to their understanding to their understanding of the issue of child poverty

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Put forward measures to help alleviate energy poverty for low income households and people living in poorly insulated houses and unable to afford to make changes or in the case for rural households, alternatives to fossil and solid fuels not available to them.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To provide overview of Ibec's current active campaigns in 2025 leading into 2026 (AI, EU Presidency, Investing in Ireland)

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2026::Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Tillage Survival Package - €250/ha for all cereal & oilseed rape grown for harvest 2025.::• Tillage expansion and sustainability scheme must be delivered – 2025-2030::• Increased national…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To insist that, following the move by the EU Commission to push ahead with the proposal, the Irish Government must stand up against Mercosur.::That a deal that refuses to recognise the gap in standards between the EU and Brazil must not be approved.::That it's contradictory to…