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Gráinne Weld

Gráinne Weld

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 50

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Most Recent Title
Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
18 September 2020
Last Seen
18 September 2026

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Special Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Foreign AffairsDepartment of the Taoiseach

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Irish Cancer Society

15 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engage on Irish Cancer Society Budget priorities::Highlight need for investment across the cancer care pathway

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Brian PurcellSarah BardonStephen FoleyBríd MurphyClare MungovanShane SmythSam GriffinPaul Clarkson
Methods
Briefing event, 07.07.26. Attendees included Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Grace Boland, Ryan O’Meara, Alan Dillon, Sorca Clarke, Emer Higgins, Seán Kyne, Linda Nelson Murray, Maeve O’Connell, Manus Doyle, Maria Byrne, Naoise Ó’Muirí, Pádraig Rice, Brian Brennan, Martin Daly, Conor Sheehan, Barry Heneghan, Ciaran Ahern, Eamon Scanlon, Brian Stanley, Laura Harmon, John Clendennan, Mary Butler, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Noel McCarthy, John McGuiness, Paraic Brady, Neale Richmond, and others - Event / ReceptionIncluding Peter Burke, Martin Heydon, Hildegarde Naughton, Colm Brophy, Jerry Buttimer, John Cummins, Alan Dillon, Frank Feighan, Kieran O'Donnell, Sarah Bardon, Joanne Lonergan, Clare Mungovan, Bríd Murphy, Stephen Foley, Paraic Brady, Cathal Byrne, Peter Roche, Barry Ward, James Geoghegan, Mark Duffy, Eileen Lynch, Garret Kelleher, Linda Nelson Murray, Joe O'Reilly, Gareth Scahill, Deirdre Gillane, Grainne Weld, Paul Clarkson, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Simon Harris, 29.06.26 (Cliona Doyle) - Informal communicationMinister for Health, 09.07.26, photo call with Tánaiste Simon Harris, 08.07.26 - Meeting
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Irish Cancer Society

15 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engage on Irish Cancer Society Budget priorities::Highlight need for investment across the cancer care pathway

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Brian PurcellSarah BardonStephen FoleyBríd MurphyClare MungovanShane SmythSam GriffinPaul Clarkson
Methods
Briefing event, 07.07.26. Attendees included Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Grace Boland, Ryan O’Meara, Alan Dillon, Sorca Clarke, Emer Higgins, Seán Kyne, Linda Nelson Murray, Maeve O’Connell, Manus Doyle, Maria Byrne, Naoise Ó’Muirí, Pádraig Rice, Brian Brennan, Martin Daly, Conor Sheehan, Barry Heneghan, Ciaran Ahern, Eamon Scanlon, Brian Stanley, Laura Harmon, John Clendennan, Mary Butler, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Noel McCarthy, John McGuiness, Paraic Brady, Neale Richmond, and others - Event / ReceptionIncluding Peter Burke, Martin Heydon, Hildegarde Naughton, Colm Brophy, Jerry Buttimer, John Cummins, Alan Dillon, Frank Feighan, Kieran O'Donnell, Sarah Bardon, Joanne Lonergan, Clare Mungovan, Bríd Murphy, Stephen Foley, Paraic Brady, Cathal Byrne, Peter Roche, Barry Ward, James Geoghegan, Mark Duffy, Eileen Lynch, Garret Kelleher, Linda Nelson Murray, Joe O'Reilly, Gareth Scahill, Deirdre Gillane, Grainne Weld, Paul Clarkson, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Simon Harris, 29.06.26 (Cliona Doyle) - Informal communicationMinister for Health, 09.07.26, photo call with Tánaiste Simon Harris, 08.07.26 - Meeting
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Rockwood Consulting ULC

46 officials
2026-09-10
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Secure Government support, tax measures and policy/regulatory changes in support of the measures outlined in the Pre-Budget 2027 submission.

Details: Circulated Pre-Budget 2027 submission seeking Government support for measures, including reducing Capital Gains Tax; expanding the R&D Tax Credit; reforming the capital allowances write-off period; introducing a training voucher for staff upskilling; reducing the regulated electricity network charge, ...

Officials
Simon HarrisJack ChambersPeter BurkeHelen McEnteeDarragh O'BrienMicheál MartinNiall O'ConnorSam Griffin
Methods
Email
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Guaranteed Irish

42 officials
2026-09-10

Intent: Secure Government support, tax measures and policy/regulatory changes in support of the measures outlined in the Pre-Budget 2027 submission by Guaranteed Irish.

Details: Pre-Budget 2027 policy and expenditure measuresCirculated Pre-Budget 2027 submission seeking Government support for measures, including reducing Capital Gains Tax; expanding the R&D Tax Credit; reforming the capital allowances write-off period; introducing a training voucher for staff upskilling; re, ...

Officials
Simon HarrisJack ChambersPeter BurkeHelen McEnteeDarragh O'BrienMicheál MartinNiall O'ConnorNiall O'Connor
Methods
Simon Harris – Minister for Finance, Department of Finance; Jack Chambers – Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation; Peter Burke – Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Helen McEntee – Minister for Education and Youth; Darragh O'Brien – Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment; Micheál Martin – Taoiseach+ those listed below - Submission
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul

8 officials
2026-09-04

Intent: To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission

Details: Disseminate annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations

Officials
Ciaran LawlerJohn McKeonNiall EganAnne Marie BrooksJohn HoganTeresa LeonardRónán HessionGráinne Weld
Methods
Attended the National Economic Dialogue, discussing MESL findings on needs for children, working-age and older adults. - Event / ReceptionEmail sent on 9th June to inform of upcoming publication of MESL 2026 report and Budget 2027 recommendations, and to invite to MESL seminar - EmailMESL seminar held on 18th JuneIncluded presentation from MESL Research Team on the cost of a MESL in 2026, giving an overview of the: - change in cost of the minimum essentials required to live with dignity - cumulative impact of inflation since 2020 on minimum living costs and income adequacy - assessment of adequacy of social welfare supports - examination of the impact of services and in-work supports - outlining key policy recommendations for Budget 2027. - Event / Reception
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Ibec

66 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Communicate the relevance of the financial services industry in Ireland, its economic impact, its competitive opportunities, and its strategic objectives for the next 5 years. Also, to highlight the importance of establishing a retail investment culture in Ireland through Savings and Investment Accounts.

Details: Financial services industry strategy 2026-2030

Officials
Michael J. McGrathSimon HarrisRobert TroyAndrew SmithBarry CowenGary TobinGed NashTimmy Dooley
Methods
MeetingSocial Media
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Council of The Bar of Ireland

57 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To secure a meeting between members of The Bar and parliamentary party members and officials to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid.

Details: Invitation to meet with members of the Bar of Ireland to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Officials
Jim O'BrienDeirdre GillanePat McParlandDiarmuid LynchGráinne WeldSharon McGowanMichaela ReillyKillian Ginnity
Methods
Email
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