Departmental Funding

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Ceisteanna (1253)

Barry Ward

Ceist:

1253. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any direct lobbying he has received from any NGO in relation to his annual funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11859/26]

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Deputy James Lawless)

Any lobbying received by me has to be registered by the lobbyist as per Regulation of Lobbying legislation on the Lobbying Return Register. The Standards Commission is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Register which is available at [www.lobbying.ie].