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Who lobbies whom about what. Search Ireland's lobbying register to see who is influencing your TDs, ministers, and public officials — and on whose behalf.

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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] Meeting with TD to discuss plans for a new residential home in Portumna, Co. Galway, individual service user needs and concerns, issue re adapted vehicles re VRT/VAT vis-á-vis Revenue
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] Contact with TD to discuss plans to develop a day service for adults with intellectual disability in Headford, and longer terms plans to develop a residential service and a trike park
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Canney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Local Government] Follow up with Mayor McNelis (Galway City) re improvements required for pedestrian accessibility on the Tuam Road, for both people with disabilities and the general public,
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niall McNelis', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Finance] Responding to Minister Sean Canney re the development of services for people with intellectual disability in Galway
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sean Canney', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}
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Ability West
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Letter and Flyers x 2 (developed by Ability West and Federation Umbrella Group issued to number of designated public officials prior to the Budget 2018
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Finian McGrath', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 5 more
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Ability West
September–December
[Health] Deputy Sean Canney visited the centre (Milaoise) and viewed the building. He observed that a number of works were required, some potential hazards and risks were identified by Deputy Canney. He requested a submission to him, including costs associated with works, and advised that he would see if he could access funding for same. Deputy Canney made a follow-up visit to the centre in December 2017.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Canney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Ability West
January–April
[Education and Training] Implementation of an Information Technology Programme for people with intellectual disability
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Ability West
January–April
[Health] Provision of Information re Intellectual Disability and key items for inclusion in the General Election Manifestos
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Derek Nolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Kitt', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Keaveney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Connaughton Jr.', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more
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Ability West
May–August
[Education and Training] Individualised IT Programme for Children and Adults with Intellectual Disability in Ability West
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Finan McGrath', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] CEO of Ability West was contacted by Deputy Noel Grealish in relation to additional respite required by an adult with intellectual disability who avails of our services
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Ability West
September–December
[Health] Letter and Flyer developed by an umbrella group issued to number of designated public officials prior to the Budget 2017
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Canney', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway County Council)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 4 more
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Ability West
September–December
[Health] Discussion with designated public official regarding disused Garda Stations in Co Galway and possibilites of transfer for use by people with disability
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sean Canney', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}
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Ability West
September–December
[Community] Sought assistance from a designated public official regarding the possibility of city council storage facility for two beach wheelchairs for people with disability
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mike Cubbard', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
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Ability West
September–December
[Community] Development of an all inclusive playground for children with disabilities in Galway City
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Padraig Conneely', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
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Ability West
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Budget 2016
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul Connaughton Jr.', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Kitt', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Keaveney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Éamon Ó Cuív', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Education and Training] Implementation of an Information Technology Programme for people with intellectual disability
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': '- (-)'} {'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway County Council)'}
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Senator Lorraine Higgins contacted Ability West regarding transport arrangements for a service user. The family had previously been on a transport route provided by Ability West which brought the service user into our services. The family moved to another location in Co. Galway and the transport route could not be extended to offer transport any longer and a pick up point was agreed.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Lorraine Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Cllr. Sean Canney emailed the CEO of Ability West on 20th October making representation on behalf of the family of a service user who avails of Ability West's services.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Canney', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway County Council)'}
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Ability West
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Budget 2016
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul J. Connaughton (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Kitt (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Keaveney (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Cannon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eamon O Cuiv (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel Grealish (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 14 more
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Ability West
September–December
[Education and Training] Implementation of an Information Technology Programme for people with intellectual disability
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciaran Cannon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Data Source
All lobbying data comes from the Regulation of Lobbying Register, maintained by the Standards in Public Office Commission under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015.

Lobbyists must file returns every 4 months. This tracker makes that data searchable by TD, policy domain, and subject — so you can see who is trying to influence the decisions that affect your life.
Why This Matters
Lobbying is legal and often legitimate. But when property developers lobby TDs who vote on housing policy, or when insurance companies lobby ministers setting regulation — you have a right to know. Transparency is accountability.
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