Michael McDowell

Michael McDowell

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 531

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Most Recent Title
Senator
Most Recent Public Body
Seanad
First Seen
19 September 2016
Last Seen
17 September 2026

Observed Titles

Senator

Observed Public Bodies

Seanad

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 18 September 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 54)

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

Family Carers Ireland

141 officials
2026-09-17

Intent: Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget

Details: Pre-Budget Town Hall and Local Assembly Meeting for family carers

Methods
Deputy Brian Stanley, Deputy Carol Nolan, Deputy Catherine Callaghan, Deputy John McGuinness, Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan, Senator Patricia Stephenson, Cllr Maria Dollard - Meetingvarious TDs, Ministers and Senators as per list below - Emailvarious TDs, Ministers and Senators as per list below - 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

P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd

1 official
2026-09-16

Intent: A meeting and to communicate the importance of EU guidelines to progress legislation on vapes and other nicotine products.

Details: Response to a Seanad contribution European element to the Public Health Bill

Methods
Letter

Trócaire

74 officials
2026-09-15

Intent: Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Details: Climate Justice

Methods
Email to Committee members regarding the upcoming Committee discussions on the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026. - EmailEmail to TDs regarding advocacy asks on the ongoing discussions on the bill to introduce a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve in Ireland. - EmailLetter to Minister McEntee on the upcoming UNGA Resolution on the ICJ's Advisory Opinion on the obligations of states in the context of climate change. - Letter

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

daa plc

66 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Increase political stakeholders’ understanding of Dublin Airport’s development needs and garner support for infrastructure or policy decisions (by experiencing projects first-hand).

Details: Email invitation sent for political Stakeholder briefing and tour at Dublin Airport. (Subsequently event did not take place)

Methods
Dublin and Meath TDs, Senators, MEPs, and County Councillors - Email

Mental Health Reform

36 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

Details: Mental Health Bill 2024

Methods
Call on MH Bill Amendments Ian Power on 10.4.2026 - Phone callCall on MH Bill Enya Kennedy (Patricia Stephenson's office) on 30.3.2026 9.4.2026 10.4.2026 and 15.4.2026 - Phone callCall on MH Bill amendments with Ian Power on 21.1.2026 - Phone call

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