Garret Ahearn

Garret Ahearn

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 350

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
21 September 2019
Last Seen
17 September 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorSenator

Observed Public Bodies

SeanadTipperary County Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 18 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 35)

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

BoyleSports

26 officials
2026-09-17

Intent: BOYLE Sports intention is to maintain and continue dialogue with public officials. By sharing information on key measures that BOYLE Sports have already enacted. Engagement on the budget 2027 and implementation of Gambling Regulation, discuss BOYLE Sports view and solicit the views of the designated public officials.

Details: Budget 2027 and implementation of the Gambling Regulation - Letters with meeting invites sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to Budget 2027 and implementation of Gambling Regulation.

Methods
Information sharing and seeking clarity and views on budget 2027 and regional development. - MeetingMeeting invites requesting engagement on the budget 2027 and implementation of Gambling Regulation, and to discuss BOYLE Sports view and solicit the views of the designated public officials. - Email

National Gallery of Ireland

28 officials
2026-09-16

Intent: Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.

Details: Invitation to view William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy

Methods
From the list of DPO's lobbied, the following visited the Exhibition: Deputy Malcom Byrne, Deputy Sinéad Gibney, Deputy John Clendennen, Senator Aubrey McCarthy and Deputy Rob O'Donoghue. - Informal communicationEmail

Amnesty International Ireland

8 officials
2026-09-16

Intent: Urge Ireland's PACE representatives to raise the concerns and recommended action on matters before PACE as set out in this human rights update submission

Details: Sharing a human rights update submission with Ireland's Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) reps in advance of 22-26 June PACE Summer Session on issues relevant to the agenda

Methods
Email with human rights update submission and request for action sent via email - EmailHuman rights update submission sent via email - Submission

Helium Arts

54 officials
2026-09-16

Intent: Attendance at Launch of Research by Helium young people on Access to the Arts on 23 September

Details: Invitation to attend Launch of Research by Helium young people on Access to the Arts on 23 September 2026.

Methods
Location of Launch: The Bank at the Digital Hub, Dublin 8. Specific Subject: The launch of new research with Helium Youth Ambassadors exploring the positive impact of art-making for children and young people living with long term health conditions, followed by a 'Walk and Talk' of the exhibition of artwork. - Email

Irish Foster Care Association

12 officials
2026-09-15

Intent: Development of IFCA PBS and Oireachtas Cross Party Committee and seek support for our PBS Asks for 2027

Details: Pre-Budget Submission 2027

Methods
54 emails to ministers and TD's - relating to design and development of IFCA PBS and development of Oireachtas Cross Party Committee. Including invitations to the Launch of our PBS in Buswells Hotel on 2nd July 2026. - EmailMeeting with Norma Foley seeking support for our PBS asks (22/7/26). - Meeting