Maria Byrne

Maria Byrne

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1197

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
11 December 2015
Last Seen
21 September 2026

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Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasLimerick City and County CouncilSeanad
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 120)

Irish Hotels Federation

65 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism businesses::Measures to support the development of employer-led staff accommodation within the hotels sector ::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Additional funding for targeted upskilling of employees across the hotels sector

Details: Seeking Government measures to support the long term growth and development of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Methods
Measures to support the development of regional tourism accommodation - MeetingPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness - Social MediaPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness, support training and skills development, increase investment in tourism marketing & development, and support sector-specific sustainability programmes - Email

The Asthma Society of Ireland

10 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: In Person Meetings to raise awareness of asthma healthcare priorities ahead of Budget 2027

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Methods
2 meetings with Maria Byrne relating to PBS/MART - MeetingIn person meetings with Cathal Crowe, Conor Sheehan, Donna McGettigan, Eli Byrne, Malcolm Noonan, Niall Collins, Ryan O'Meara, Shay Brennan, Timmy Dooley, Willie O'Dea - Meeting

Rehab Group

29 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Position social enterprises as strategic partners in delivering stronger societal outcomes.Raise awareness of reserved contracts under Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, from both the buyer and supplier perspectives

Details: Seminar on Public Procurement and Social Enterprise in partnership with IBEC

Methods
Event in IBEC offices on 25 June - MeetingInvitation sent to Members of Disability Matters Committee and Finance Committee - Email

Rehab Group

14 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To raise awareness of the cost of living issues for people with disabilities and the need for a cost of disability payment. ::To ensure a cost of disability payment of at least €55 a week is included in Budget 2027.

Details: Appearance at the Disability Matters Committee by Emer Costello and RehabCare Service Users

Methods
Appearance at the Disability Matters Committee by Emer Costello and RehabCare Service user. - Meeting

BiggerStage

6 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To update the DPO on the significant opportunity for the creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

Details: The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland

Methods
Invitation to attend the launch of hte Global Production Hub at Troy Studios. - LetterTo update the DPO on the significant opportunity for the creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A. - Letter

Council of The Bar of Ireland

55 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Details: Meeting between FG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Methods
EmailMeeting

Intent: Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide recommendations for change and implementation.

Details: Briefing Note on the Disregard Provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Methods
Email to Minister of Justice with briefing note sent on 17 June. - Email
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