Garret Kelleher

Garret Kelleher

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 222

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

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Cork City CouncilSeanad

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 31 May 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 23)

Safetynet Primary Care

8 officials
2026-06-17

Intent: That the International Protection Bill 2026 be amended to: require informed consent before medical information is shared (Head 18(5)); guarantee continued healthcare access for persons subject to deportation orders; protect medical care continuity during accommodation transfers; establish minimum healthcare standards for detention facilities; establish a State-funded Istanbul Protocol-compliant medico-legal assessment service; and define acute and essential medical care.

Details: Safetynet Primary Care engaged members of the Oireachtas during passage of the International Protection Bill 2026, advocating for healthcare amendments. As the only healthcare provider to give evidence at pre-legislative scrutiny, Safetynet sought to restore provisions unanimously adopted by the Joi, ...

Methods
Correspondence with members of the Dáil and Seanad providing briefing materials and proposed amendment wording in respect of the International Protection Bill 2026. - EmailMeetings held with members of the Oireachtas to discuss Safetynet Primary Care's position on key provisions of the International Protection Bill 2026. - MeetingWritten briefing setting out proposed amendments to the International Protection Bill 2026, circulated to members of the Oireachtas Seanad. - Submission

Rehab Group

26 officials
2026-05-21
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, Hollyhilll

Details: Invitation to National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork, Open Day for public representatives taking place on 8 May 2026

Methods
Email to Ireland South MEPs 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 - EmailEmail 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 - Email

Horse Sport Ireland

58 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Details: National Breeding Services Grant Scheme

Methods
Email sent to Oireachtas members in outlining the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to organisations/shows in their area. - Email

Intent: Creating awareness of dementia with Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell TD and local public representatives and Co Councillors.

Details: Launch of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s new dementia-specific Day Service in Mayfield, Cork.

Methods
Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O'Donnell TD officially launched The ASI's new dementia-specific Day Service in Teach Mhuire, Mayfield, Cork on Tuesday, 31st March. The new service based in Mayfield in Cork is aimed at people living with young onset dementia (under 65) and early-stage dementia, and marks another important step in the organisation’s ongoing mission to ensure that every person living with dementia in Ireland has access to vital support services. - Event / Reception

Intent: Influence policy by making recommendations and amendments to Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Details: Email to TDs and senators in relation to the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Methods
Email sent to multiple TDs and senators - Email
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To seek support for proposals/raise points in Digital Business Ireland report on The Impact of Revised EU Cybersecurity Act on Irish SMEs

Details: EU Cybersecurity Act

Methods
Emails requesting meetings with key stakeholders to discuss Digital Business Ireland's The Impact of Revised EU Cybersecurity Act on Irish SMEs report. - Email

Dundalk Chamber

1 official
2026-05-21

Intent: To make members aware about the serious capacity issues that are currently present in Dundalk and constraining the building of businesses and homes.

Details: I appeared before an Oireachtas Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement Committee and I outlined to Senator Kelleher about the issues that Dundalk is facing when it comes to waste water capacity, along with the urgent neeed to increase that capacity by Irish Water.

Methods
Meeting