Garrett Ahern

Garrett Ahern

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 169

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
18 May 2020
Last Seen
22 May 2026

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Senator

Observed Public Bodies

Seanad

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 17)

Trócaire

38 officials
2026-05-22

Intent: Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty::Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Justice, poverty relief and respect for human rights in occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Details: Climate Justice, ODA and humanitarian need, and justice in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Methods
Email asking Irish Government to reject further EU deregulation - EmailEmail detailing Trócaire's advocacy asks of the Irish Government ahead of the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - EmailEmail regarding Trócaire's position on the strategic gas emergency reserve bill pre-legislative scrutiny. - Email

Mental Health Reform

36 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

Details: Mental Health Bill 2024

Methods
Call on MH Bill Amendments Ian Power on 10.4.2026 - Phone callCall on MH Bill Enya Kennedy (Patricia Stephenson's office) on 30.3.2026 9.4.2026 10.4.2026 and 15.4.2026 - Phone callCall on MH Bill amendments with Ian Power on 21.1.2026 - Phone call

Intent: The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for youth access, tax compliance and consumer safety. The RRPA argued that further restrictions without stronger enforcement could expand black market activity and undermine legitimate retail trade.

Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association issued correspondence to all TDs and Senators highlighting concerns about enforcement capacity within Ireland’s vaping sector. The communication stressed that the effectiveness of any regulatory framework will depend not on legislative intent alone, but on robus, ...

Methods
The RRPA called for a strengthened enforcement package including increased inspection resources, annual enforcement reporting, tax-stamp or digital traceability systems, stronger controls on online and cross-border sales, and targeted sanctions against repeat offenders. The communication argued that youth protection and public health depend on controlling illegal supply chains and ensuring compliant retailers are supported rather than undermined. - Email

GOAL

14 officials
2026-05-20

Intent: To provide information on GOAL's portfolio of programming in Darfur region of Sudan and advocate for further Irish government support for ongoing humanitarian efforts through its own advocacy at European level and for an increase in Department of Foreign Affairs budget for flexible funding for INGOs working in the region.

Details: Briefing issued on GOAL's work in Sudan following attendance at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade sent to commitee members.

Methods
Email sent to the TDs Oireachtas email accounts on 14 April 2026 - Email

Vulcan Consulting Limited

2 officials
2026-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Arrange engagements between Horse Racing Ireland and Oireachtas members about the significance of the horse racing industry.

Details: Raising awareness of the economic importance of the Irish horse racing and breeding industry

Methods
MeetingPhone call

Trócaire

26 officials
2026-01-21

Intent: Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Details: Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty

Methods
Email to MEP Aodhan O Riordain and George Lawlor TD requesting a meeting to discuss CSDDD trilogues. - EmailEmail to MEP Boylan and staff seeking a meeting with Guatemala human rights partners Xinka Parliament, CPO and COPAE during 11th Session of LBI negotiations in Geneva. - EmailIn-person meeting with Barry Andrews MEP and advisors by 3 Guatemalan human rights partners. The meeting focussed on 11th Session of negotiations for BHR treaty, the EU's role and situation of HRDs in Guatemala. - Meeting

Horse Sport Ireland

14 officials
2026-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To inform members of the Oireachtas committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, and seek their input on the development of HSI's new strategic plan.

Details: Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.

Methods
Email sent to all members of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport. - Email