Niall Blaney

Niall Blaney

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 323

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
21 September 2020
Last Seen
17 September 2026

Observed Titles

Senator

Observed Public Bodies

Seanad

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 18 September 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 33)

Family Carers Ireland

232 officials
2026-09-17

Intent: The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Details: Invitation to attend Carers’ Priorities for Budget 2027 Town Halls events taking place from Aug 31 to September 14 in 19 locations across the country.

Methods
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tanáiste Simon Harris, Cathaoirleach Mark Daly, 135 Deputies, 36 Ministers, 58 Senators - Email

Youth and Environment Europe

231 officials
2026-09-17

Intent: Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS provisions and for Ireland to use its influence to promote more progressive EU trade policy.

Details: Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025

Methods
Letter to upcoming EU Irish Presidency on Rejection of Arbitration Bill 2025 - Email

Trócaire

74 officials
2026-09-15

Intent: Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Details: Climate Justice

Methods
Email to Committee members regarding the upcoming Committee discussions on the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026. - EmailEmail to TDs regarding advocacy asks on the ongoing discussions on the bill to introduce a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve in Ireland. - EmailLetter to Minister McEntee on the upcoming UNGA Resolution on the ICJ's Advisory Opinion on the obligations of states in the context of climate change. - Letter

Intent: Aquaculture & Water Quality::To stress that it is important that public discussion around aquaculture and water quality is grounded in evidence. There is often an assumption that aquaculture is primarily a pressure on marine water quality. However, that narrative is incomplete and, in many respects, misleading when applied to the Irish context.::To highlight that shellfish farming, by its nature, provides environmental benefits. Shellfish are filter feeders that remove nutrients from the water column, improve water clarity, enhance bacterial denitrification and contribute to nutrient sequestration. In this sense, shellfish production can support improved water and habitat quality and assist in mitigating eutrophication pressures in coastal waters.::That, in relation to finfish farming, it is acknowledged that nutrient inputs require careful management. However, current Water Framework Directive classifications show Irish coastal waters to be primarily of high or good status for water q

Details: Aquaculture and Water Quality

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

FND Ireland

51 officials
2026-08-24

Intent: To secure Government and political support for Budget 2027 investment in specialist FND services, including adult and paediatric multidisciplinary teams, regional service development, improved access to neuro-rehabilitation, and the establishment of a National Clinical Programme for FND.

Details: FND Ireland made written submissions to public representatives and policy stakeholders, including a Pre-Budget 2027 submission, advocating for investment in specialist multidisciplinary FND services, neuro-rehabilitation, and improved supports for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder., ...

Methods
sent individual emails to 54 people with pre budget submission - Email

Relatives for Justice

14 officials
2026-08-19

Intent: Irish Government continued support for victims and survivors and an understanding of the challenges they face in the context of the Good Friday Agreement

Details: Relatives for Justice attended by request of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement a meeting of said committee and gave evidence on the matter of Victims Rights and the British Government's Legacy Act

Methods
This meeting occurred in Government Buildings on 30/06/2026 - Meeting