Who lobbied Brendan Smith?
Register of Lobbying returns in the dail_tracker snapshot that name Brendan Smith as a public official contacted. These are lobbying returns, not findings of improper influence.
1297
Total lobbying returns naming this TD/public office holder.
310
Distinct lobbying organisations or people in the detail table.
38.7
Returns per year since first Dáil start in this source.
EUR 48,536
Payment records per service year for context.
Top Lobbyists
| Lobbyist | Returns | Policy areas | Latest period |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | 419 | 24 | 2026-01-01T00:00:00 |
| Trócaire | 30 | 4 | 2023-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Ibec | 19 | 10 | 2025-01-01T00:00:00 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Ireland | 19 | 1 | 2026-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Irish Heart Foundation | 17 | 2 | 2026-01-01T00:00:00 |
| DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS | 16 | 1 | 2023-05-01T00:00:00 |
| JTI Ireland Limited | 16 | 2 | 2026-01-01T00:00:00 |
| Amnesty International Ireland | 15 | 3 | 2019-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Irish Cancer Society | 14 | 3 | 2025-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Retailers Against Smuggling | 14 | 3 | 2026-01-01T00:00:00 |
| Neurological Alliance of Ireland | 13 | 2 | 2025-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Oxfam Ireland | 13 | 3 | 2019-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Car Rental Council of Ireland | 12 | 3 | 2026-01-01T00:00:00 |
| Rare Diseases Ireland | 11 | 1 | 2025-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Early Childhood Ireland | 10 | 1 | 2024-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Pro Life Campaign | 10 | 2 | 2025-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Restaurants Association of Ireland | 10 | 2 | 2023-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Irish League of Credit Unions | 9 | 2 | 2025-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed | 9 | 2 | 2019-09-01T00:00:00 |
| The Alzheimer Society of Ireland | 9 | 2 | 2024-05-01T00:00:00 |
Top Policy Areas
| Policy area | Returns | Distinct lobbyists |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 207 | 79 |
| Agriculture | 186 | 17 |
| Finance | 120 | 22 |
| Foreign Affairs | 113 | 35 |
| Taxation | 70 | 17 |
| Environment | 63 | 13 |
| EU Affairs | 58 | 19 |
| Education and Training | 58 | 27 |
| Budgetary matters | 56 | 37 |
| Justice and Equality | 55 | 37 |
| Trade | 41 | 12 |
| Energy and Natural Resources | 33 | 20 |
| Children and Youth Affairs | 32 | 19 |
| Social Protection | 32 | 11 |
| Community | 19 | 14 |
| Employment | 19 | 15 |
| Tourism | 18 | 4 |
| Communications | 15 | 8 |
| Economic Development and Industry | 15 | 10 |
| Housing | 15 | 10 |
Recent Returns
| Period | Lobbyist | Policy area | Position | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01T00:00:00 | Multiple Sclerosis Ireland | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Beefplan Movement | Agriculture | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Car Rental Council of Ireland | Transport | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Devlin Strategic Communications Limited | Agriculture | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | FND Ireland | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Horse Racing Ireland | Agriculture | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Irish Deer Commission | Environment | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Irish Heart Foundation | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | JTI Ireland Limited | Trade | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Movember | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Pfizer | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Responsible Vaping Ireland | Health | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Responsible Vaping Ireland | Finance | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Retailers Against Smuggling | Finance | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Rockwood Consulting ULC | Heritage | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Skillnet Ireland | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Agriculture | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Agriculture | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Agriculture | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | The Union of Students in Ireland | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2026-01-01T00:00:00 | Threshold | Tourism | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | AONTAS | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | AONTAS | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Car Rental Council of Ireland | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie | Children and Youth Affairs | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Community Platform | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee | Economic Development and Industry | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Dublin Chamber of Commerce | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Dublin Chamber of Commerce | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Dublin Chamber of Commerce | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Dublin Chamber of Commerce | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Dyslexia Association of Ireland | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | ESB | Energy and Natural Resources | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Grow Remote Ireland CLG | Employment | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Hanover Media Strategy Limited | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Irish Heart Foundation | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Irish Universities Association | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | JKS Communications | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | JTI Ireland Limited | Trade | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | JTI Ireland Limited | Trade | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | JTI Ireland Limited | Trade | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | JTI Ireland Limited | Trade | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Liquid Gas Ireland | Energy and Natural Resources | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Marketing English in Ireland | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Movember | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | National College of Ireland | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Polio Survivors Ireland | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Pro Life Campaign | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Rehab Group | Education and Training | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Rehab Group | Public Expenditure and Reform | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Retailers Against Smuggling | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Rockwood Consulting ULC | Heritage | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Rockwood Consulting ULC | Justice and Equality | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Rockwood Consulting ULC | EU Affairs | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Rockwood Consulting ULC | Heritage | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland | Justice and Equality | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | Society of the Irish Motor Industry | Taxation | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | South Leinster Citizens Information Service | Community | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Asthma Society of Ireland | Health | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Heritage | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Energy and Natural Resources | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Heritage | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Finance | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Energy and Natural Resources | TD | source |
| 2025-09-01T00:00:00 | The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA | Taxation | TD | source |