Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
HeritageIntended results
That the Government would prioritise the Heritage Bill 2016 and ensure its passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Niamh Smyth
Niamh Smyth has 1 declared interest in the Register of Members' Interests, 1 matched to a CRO company. Niamh Smyth is named in 1,369 lobbying returns on the Register of Lobbying.
- Constituency / panel
- Cavan-Monaghan
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Office
- Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (2025-06-02 → current)
- Office
- Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2025-01-29 → 2025-06-01)
- 1
- Declared items
- 1
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 1369
- Lobbying returns
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 76%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
325 of 429 divisions
Lobbying returns
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
Filters
AreaAll 1369Justice and Equality 167Health 147Economic Development and Industry 129Agriculture 120EU Affairs 83Communications 82Finance 63Environment 57Arts 56Trade 48Tourism 47Education and Training 46Taxation 38Budgetary matters 36Children and Youth Affairs 36Energy and Natural Resources 30Employment 25Community 22Sports and Recreation 20Public Expenditure and Reform 19Foreign Affairs 16Housing 16Social Protection 14Transport 12Local Government 10Banking and Financial Institutions 8Development and Zoning 7Heritage 7Gaeltacht 3Marine 3Defence 1Food 1
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
Remove restrictions on planting productive marginal land::Reintroduce farmer forest premium payment differential::Compensate farmers appropriately for all land they are obliged to set aside for environmental enhancement::Reduce red tape in the forest Road Scheme::Providing…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TradeIntended results
To ensure that the increased EU offer on beef for the Mercosur trade negotiations is rejected by the Irish Government::That the Irish Government gets support for this among other EU Member States
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
CommunicationsIntended results
To demonstrate the state of play of the rollout of broadband by IFA and OPEN EIR in Counties Cavan and Monaghan::To explain the benefits of broadband and its contribution to a sustainable rural economy
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EnvironmentIntended results
To demonstrate that the recommendations have missed an opportunity to finally address the inflexibility of farming by date when it comes to the spreading of organic manures.::To demonstrate that the proposal to restrict livestock access to waters and require water flow…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EnvironmentIntended results
That the derogation continues::That the transitional arrangements are included in the full scope of the Nitrates Regulations review
Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Introduction of gender sensitive budgetary processes
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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 Restaurants Association of Ireland
TourismIntended results
Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Restaurants Association of Ireland
TourismIntended results
Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)
Education and TrainingIntended results
Pay equalisation for post 2010 entrants to teaching
Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Support for NWCI policy & legislative initiatives in the area of womens equality
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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 Edelman Ireland
ArtsIntended results
Further awareness of the need for a National Music Strategy
Lobbying return by Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
CommunityIntended results
Raise awareness of essential services that are available in rural areas and the challenges and opportunities for these services
Lobbying return by Human Life International Ireland
HealthIntended results
To exclude any amendments that would bring pregnancy counselling under the scope of this proposed legislation.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Human Life International Ireland" equals CRO name "HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, IRELAND" (CRO 214375) 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 Alcohol Forum Ireland
HealthIntended results
To seek support for the implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Bill and the seperation of alcohol from other products as alcohol is no ordinary product .
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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.