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Who lobbies whom about what. Search Ireland's lobbying register to see who is influencing your TDs, ministers, and public officials — and on whose behalf.

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Dogs Trust
January–April
[Agriculture] Meeting request to discuss dog welfare policy and control
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Maeve O'Connell", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joanna Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Fiona Murray', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Chris Andrews', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Janet Horner', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Mark Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 2 more
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Dogs Trust
September–December
[Agriculture] Share details of Christmas petition calling for an urgent review of the Dog Breeding Establishment (DBE) Act 2010 and 2018 Guidelines with an offer to visit Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': ''}
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
September–December
[Agriculture] Sharing annual report with call to action in relation to four policy areas and an offer to visit Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': ''}
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
September–December
[Agriculture] Meeting to discuss dog welfare policy and control
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Emma Blain', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
January–April
[Agriculture] Meeting request to discuss dog welfare policy and control
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
May–August
[Agriculture] Meeting to discuss dog welfare policy and control
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Robert O'Donoghue", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Walsh', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Teresa Costello', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Emma Blain', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} + 7 more
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
May–August
[Agriculture] Invite to Paws for a Cause event
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 14 more
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
January–April
[Agriculture] Oireachtas Members Briefing Session on Dog Breeding Establishments, Shock Collars, Microchipping and Breed Specific Legislation
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jim Glennon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Emails and Letter - Invite to Briefing Event'} {'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Emails and Letter - Invite to Briefing Event'} {'name': 'Brendan Howlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 49 more
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Agriculture] Present for Minister's visit which included; Tour of Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre and communicating the urgent need for a review of current government policies related to the welfare of dogs in Ireland e.g. dog breeding establishments, breed specific legislation and responsible dog ownership
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}
🌾 Agriculture 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
May–August
[Agriculture] Tour of Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre and communicating the urgent need for a review of the current government policies related to the welfare of dogs in Ireland e.g dog breeding establishments, breed specific legislation and responsible dog ownership
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}
🌾 Agriculture 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
September–December
[Agriculture] Dogs Trust Ireland General Election Manifesto
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'To be aware of the need to prioritise dog welfare and control policies in the upcoming Programme for Government.'} {'name': 'Email All Local Authority Members', 'role': 'To be aware of the need to prioritise dog welfare and control policies in the upcoming Programme for Government.'} {'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'To be aware of the need to prioritise dog welfare and control policies in the upcoming Programme for Government.'} {'name': 'Letter All Local Authority Members', 'role': 'To be aware of the need to prioritise dog welfare and control policies in the upcoming Programme for Government.'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 7 more
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
January–April
[Community] Contacted a Special Advisor in Department of Rural and Community Development to update on Dogs Trust's credentials as a leading national dog charity that could assist the Working Group on the Control of Dogs.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pauric McPhillips', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
January–April
[Community] Offering support to government for the successful introduction and implementation of any new legislation or regulation related to the welfare of dogs and seeking participation in Inter-Departmental Control of Dogs Working Group
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Photocall with Deputy Lawless to share a public petition “Puppy Farms are a Life Sentence”
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jim Glennon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (The Houses of the Oireachtas Service)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌾 Agriculture ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
September–December
[Agriculture] Communicating the urgent need for a review of current government policies related to the welfare of dogs in Ireland e.g. dog breeding establishments, shock collars and microchipping
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🌾 Agriculture 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Dogs Trust
September–December
[Community] Offering support to the Minister for the successful introduction and implementation of any new legislation or regulation related to the welfare of dogs.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Agriculture] To update members of the Oireachtas on Dogs Trust Ireland Greyhound Industry Position
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 9 more
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Agriculture] Engagement with the Department of Justice regarding Dogs Trust Ireland Petition Campaign
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'}
🌾 Agriculture 🌍 Climate & Energy ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
January–April
[Community] A letter which provides an introduction to Dogs Trust and details its Christmas campaign tackling the illegal sale of dogs online and parallel public petition on the issue.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Patrick Costello', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Annie Hoey', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 1 more
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Dogs Trust
January–April
[Agriculture] Contacted Chair of Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine in regard to greyhound welfare; to update them on the work of the International Greyhound Forum; and to express concerns and provide observations regarding the recent greyhound welfare measures proposed by the Greyhound Industry.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Community] Introducing Dogs Trust to the Minister and the work carried out in the Rehoming Centre. The letter cited policy areas of interest to Dogs Trust in ensuring progress in dog welfare.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Joe O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Community] Introducing Dogs Trust to the Councillor and exploring opportunities for cooperation on dog welfare.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Donal Gilroy', 'role': 'Councillor (Sligo County Council)'} {'name': 'Noel Keelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Monaghan County Council)'} {'name': 'Jerome Scanlan', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'}
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
September–December
[Community] Sharing Dogs Trust's position paper on Budget 2021 in relation to the funding of the Irish Greyhound Board
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Martin Browne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Flaherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 21 more
🌾 Agriculture 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
September–December
[Community] A letter which provides an introduction to Dogs Trust and details two main policy issues relevant to the Minister - online sale of dogs and greyhound welfare
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
September–December
[Community] A letter which provides an introduction to Dogs Trust and details its Christmas campaign tackling the illegal sale of dogs online and dog breeding establishment legislation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'}
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
January–April
[Agriculture] Call to support amendments tabled during the Committee and Report Stages (Dáil and Seanad) of the Greyhound Racing Bill that refer to the export of greyhounds; Letter to Minister Canney with invite to Dogs Trusts facility in Finglas; Invite to Deputy O'Sullivan and Senator Ardagh photocall to launch Dogs Trust petition calling for review of DBE Act
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Re. amendments'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Sean Canney', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Agriculture] Visit by the Minister the Dogs Trust rehoming centre. The Minister was given a tour of the premise and a meeting was held afterwards to discuss the Dogs Trust's work and Government work on dog welfare.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sean Canney', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
January–April
[Agriculture] On behalf of Dogs Trust, Request to support 'Greywatch' social media campaign on the welfare of greyhounds - Greyhound Industry Bill
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Eoghan Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 61 more
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
January–April
[Agriculture] On behalf of Dogs Trust, Request to support 'Greywatch' social media campaign on the welfare of greyhounds - Greyhound Industry Bill
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Eoghan Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 62 more
🌾 Agriculture View on lobbying.ie →
The Irish Blue Cross
May–August
[Community] Joint submission with I.S.P.C.A. & Dogs Trust re. The Dept. Rural & Community Development revised Dog Breeding Establishment Guidelines for improved dog welfare
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
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Data Source
All lobbying data comes from the Regulation of Lobbying Register, maintained by the Standards in Public Office Commission under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015.

Lobbyists must file returns every 4 months. This tracker makes that data searchable by TD, policy domain, and subject — so you can see who is trying to influence the decisions that affect your life.
Why This Matters
Lobbying is legal and often legitimate. But when property developers lobby TDs who vote on housing policy, or when insurance companies lobby ministers setting regulation — you have a right to know. Transparency is accountability.
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