Cathal Byrne

Cathal Byrne

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 258

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Official Profile

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

Observed Titles

CouncillorSenator

Observed Public Bodies

SeanadWexford County Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 22 September 2026

Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 26)

Intent: An opportunity to play on the pitch at the Aviva Stadium

Details: Provide opportunity for elected representatives to engage with football in an informal environment.

Methods
The activity was on the 21st May. An opportunity to play on the pitch at the Aviva Stadium. Details are as follows; • 10:30am – Arrive at Aviva Stadium• Dressing rooms and kit (top, shorts, socks) will be provided. • 11 - 12 – Football on the Aviva Stadium pitch (format will depend on numbers, details will be shared closer to the time)• 12 - 2 – Refreshments • Car parking will be provided at the Aviva Stadium carpark if required. - Event / Reception

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

Insurance Ireland

22 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To communicate the support and concerns of the insurance industry for the delivery of pragmatic pensions and life assurance policy, including engagement on Insurance Ireland's Code of Practice for Cancer Survivors and the resulting proposed legislation, the recommendations of the Funds Sector Review, and an Irish Savings and Investment Account, highlighting the importance of a level playing field so that insurers can be equal delivery providers

Details: On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy including the proposed savings and investment account

Methods
LetterMeeting

Intent: Progress Corporate Credit Union and centralised funding infrastructure to support sustainable growth in lending. Provide a pathway for credit unions to access digital and cyber transformation supports, helping the sector meet increasing member expectations & regulatory requirements; Adopt a more joined-up approach to consumer financial wellbeing, recognising credit unions as trusted delivery partners in areas such as financial literacy, savings, pensions, fraud awareness & financial resilience.

Details: Request the Government to take targeted action to enable the next phase of growth in Ireland's credit union sector. And to support the continuation of what makes credit union different – putting members first.

Methods
Attended the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach, on the 17th June 2026. Answered queries put to us by various members of the Committee. - 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
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