Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 751

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
15 January 2016
Last Seen
10 June 2026

Oireachtas Profile

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Observed Public Bodies

Cork County CouncilDáil Éireann, the OireachtasSeanad

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 31 May 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 76)

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland

41 officials
2026-06-10

Intent: Funding secured in budget 2027

Details: Organised AV room to launch MS Ireland's pre-budget submission 2027

Methods
Asked Colm Burkes office to issue initial invite - EmailEmail to Nessa Cosgrove to request her to put in a commencement matter regarding the Sligo Business - EmailIndividual emails to those who attended - Email

FND Ireland

27 officials
2026-05-26

Intent: Continued development of the FND MDT Clinic in St James Hospital, Establish a new paediatric FND MDT Clinic in CHI and continued support and development of the HSE community Neurorehabilitation services nationally.

Details: FND Healthcare services in Ireland

Methods
AV room presentation on 30th April 2026. - Event / Reception

Intent: To advocate on behalf of the Occupational Therapy profession for amendments to the Disability Act 2005 that protect and strengthen the rights of disabled people and ensure Assessments of Need remain comprehensive, professionally informed and focused on identifying supports required for full and meaningful participation in society

Details: AOTI submission to the Joint Oireachas Committee on Disability consultation on pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Methods
AOTI recommended that reforms to the Disability Act 2005 align with the social model of disability and the UNCRPD, protect the rights of disabled people, ensure Assessments of Need remain comprehensive and multidisciplinary, avoid additional barriers to accessing assessment, and be supported by investment in the HSCP workforce required to deliver timely assessments and services. AOTI also raised concerns regarding proposals that may create increased gatekeeping within the assessment process. - Submission

Intent: Support the work of the All Party Group on Autism::The full implementation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Autism and programme for government commitments on Autism

Details: Attended regular meetings of the All Party Group on Autism

Methods
Engaged with Chair, Deputy Carrigy, in advance of meetings - Phone callParticipated in mailing list for the group - EmailMeeting

Intent: Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose

Details: Held an event to launch the AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and invited a range of public officials

Methods
Emails inviting and reminding public officials - EmailLiaised with Minister Foley's office on the detail of the event - EmailLiaised with Minister Foley's office on the detail of the event - Phone call

Rehab Group

26 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll

Details: Invitation to National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork, Open Day for public representatives taking place on 8 May 2026

Methods
Email to Ireland South MEPs inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - EmailEmail to all Oireachtas members from Cork constituencies inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - Email

Rehab Group

28 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability

Details: Submission to Cost of Disability Public Consultation and circulation to Members of the Disability Matters and Social Protection Committees

Methods
Members of the Oireachtas Social Protection Committee and Disability Matters Committee received a copy of Rehab's Submission on the Cost of Disability Consultation - Submission

Horse Sport Ireland

58 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Details: National Breeding Services Grant Scheme

Methods
Email sent to Oireachtas members in outlining the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to organisations/shows in their area. - Email

Rehab Group

15 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To brief members of the Committee on the challenges facing people with disabilities in accessing independent living.::To highlight the policy changes required that would facilitate people with disabilities access independent living ::To highlight the policy changes required to support Section 39 organisations providing accommodation and residential services for people with disabilities.

Details: Appearance at the Disability Matters Committee Hearing by Grainne Fogarty and Jonna Goranson to discuss Independent living arrangements for people with disabilities. Follow-up meeting with some of the Committee members after the hearing.

Methods
Follow-up email providing additional information on foot of discussions after the Committee hearing. - EmailGrainne Fogarty & Jonna Goranson appeared at Oireachtas Disability Matters Committee - MeetingMeetings with members of the Committee following the hearing. Specifically, meetings held with Maurice Quinlivan, Ruairi O Murchu, Laura Harmon, and Conor Sheehan. - Meeting

EPIC Empowering People in Care

15 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: We sought support from elected representatives for amendments to the Bill

Details: Child Care Bill 2025

Methods
Email Sent to all members of the Oireachtas Committee for Children. The submission is publish on our website www.epiconline.ie - EmailMet with Elected representatives and the Minister for Children to discuss our amendments. - MeetingWrote to the Minister for Children Norma Foley to seek support for EPIC amendments - Letter