Seamus McGrath

Seamus McGrath

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 441

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Most Recent Title
TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
15 January 2016
Last Seen
21 September 2026

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CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Cork County CouncilDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 22 September 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 45)

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

Rehab Group

108 officials
2026-09-21
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, Hollyhill and seek improved transport options for students

Details: Open Day for Public Representatives at National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork,

Methods
Email 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 - EmailOpen day in National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Representatives were given a tour by students. NLN Director of Learning, Rita Day, briefed the public representatives on challenges facing NLN under the current funding model. - Lobby day

Council of The Bar of Ireland

67 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

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

Methods
EmailMeeting

Law Society of Ireland

82 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To present and seek support for the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposal to reform criminal legal aid.

Details: Discussion of issues surrounding the proposed reforms of criminal legal aid.

Methods
Letters were issued to Jim O'Callaghan the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The correspondence communicated the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals. - LetterMeetings were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. These engagements provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position. - MeetingPhone calls were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The engagement provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position - Phone call

Epilepsy Ireland

20 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: For TDs to be aware of the conference being held in Cork on 19th Sept and to encourage their attendance

Details: Inviting local Cork Oireachtas representatives to the Epilepsy Ireland National Conference to learn more about the condition and hear from experts working in epilepsy care.

Methods
Sharing details of conference - EmailWith reference to Deputy Eoghan Kenny, inviting him to speak at our conference and liaising with him on details. - Informal communication
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