Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
471. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance 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. [11856/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that my Department does not provide funding to NGOs. Under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, Ministers are Designated Public Officials and proactively advise possible lobbyists of this and include a line in their email signature stating: *Designated Public Official under Regulation of Lobbying Act, 2015. See www.lobbying.ie. Any lobbyist who contacts a Designated Public Official must register on the register of lobbying and submit returns three times a year. These returns are available to the public on lobbying.ie.
