Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers)

Lobbying Organisation Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

Date published 17 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Finance

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details IPAV 2027 Pre-Budget Submission

Intended results To discuss budgetary recommendations aimed at increasing housing supply, regenerate vacant and derelict stock, improve conveyancing timelines and ensure the property market supports Ireland’s economic, social and climate goals.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Genevieve McGuirk, IPAV

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (1)

Copy of IPAV's Pre-Budget Submission 2025 sent by email.

Phone call (1)

Senator Byrne asked for a phonecall to arrange a meeting to discuss

Meeting (1)

One in person meeting

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Cathal Byrne Senator (Seanad)