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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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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Local Government] In 2016 the Carlow Chamber met with the TD's representing the Carlow / Kilkenny Constituency to outline some of the priority issues for County Carlow. The constituency currently has 1 TD from Carlow and it is important to the people of Calrow that all TD's are focused on Carlow. Areas requiring attention include, commercial rates, local government, funding, subvention, and representation of Carlow.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Funchion', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bobby Aylward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Local Government] Provision of services in County Carlow, Budgeting and business supports
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Local Government] Economic Development Grant for Carlow; Allocation of Local Government Funds; Local Government setup
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Local Government] Allocation of public funds and spending in relation to the provision of services in Carlow town and county. Commercial rates and ensuring that value for money is being provided considering the levels of rates applicable
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Budgetary matters] Updates in relation to the Budgetary Process for the Council, Carlow ARV, Rates Revaluation
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pat Delaney', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Allocation of Economic Development Fund €150k issued for specific project by Minister Coveney. How this is to be spent and the specific outcomes of the project
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Public Expenditure and Reform] The disparity in government funding has an enormous impact throughout both Carlow town and county and its ability to recover following the recent economic recession. Existing businesses are struggling to cope with exorbitant rates bills and this has led to numerous business closures in recent times. Excessive rates also prohibit new businesses from opening in the town centre and on top of that there seems to be no money in the coffers for the proper upkeep of th
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Community] The matter of CCTV cameras in the Carlow Town park has been discussed for a while and while funding was apparently secured the matter has not progressed. A recent article showed that no Local Authorities had applied for the Grant toward installing CCTV in areas of concern. This Grant was released earlier in the year
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Parking - Extended Grace Period. Connectivity on Town Centre. Signage/Traffic. Engagement with Business
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Budgetary matters] Infrastructure and lighting in Carlow
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Carlow Town - Regeneration, Development,
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Environment] Carlow Town -Astetics, Streetscape, Public Realm, Cleaning, Maintenance,
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Housing] Carlow Town - Above retail space living, student living, housing style and volume
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
📚 Education 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Public Expenditure and Reform] Carlow Town - Budgetary, Expenditure, Rates, Funding
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Tourism] Carlow - Marketing, Attractions, Public Realm, Presentation, Streetscape, Amenities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Taxation] Government Subvention / Top up funding issued to Carlow is well below fair share in respect to population size and demands on infrastructure. Additionally the commercial rates in Carlow are 3rd highest in the country, considering the county is 2nd smallest with the County town being the 13th largest urban district in the country.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Housing] The availability of housing in Carlow and the right style and type of housing needs to be addressed. In addition Carlow has two 3rd Level institutions with Carlow IT being the 4th largest Institute of Technology in the Country, the lack of student accommodation is of concern. The ministers department recently announced the inclusion of Carlow as pilot in the Repair and Lease Scheme under the action plan for housing, as yet details have not been circulated from local council.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 📚 Education 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Local Government] Setup and structures of Local Government in Carlow, effectiveness and management and presentation of the public realm
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Budgetary matters] Carlow Chamber have serious concerns on the direction of Carlow Town and following public meetings many areas need to be addressed. Presentation of the public realm, derelict buildings/vacant units, attracting business are some of the areas under discussion and that need attention.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Anne Ahern', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'William Paton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 8 more
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Transport] Proposal to trial a period of free parking in areas of Carlow town to encourage economic growth and development. This follows submissions lodged with the Council in early 2016. The Love Carlow Task Force survey also highlighted parking as an issue.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Anne Ahern', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fergal Browne', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Walter Lacey', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'William Paton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 1 more
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Local Government] As Representatives for the Carlow/Kilkenny Constituency, what are they delivering for Carlow? Rates are 3rd highest in Ireland; Top up funding is below par and needs improving; public Realm, Housing and Local Government Issues need to be addressed. Carlow needs more focus and assistance to turn around the current decline whereby we have seen more retail businesses closing down. Central Government must assist and coordinate with local council to improve the county and town.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bobby Aylward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Funchion', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Housing] Carlow Town and County require assistance and investment. The Funding levels currently to the county are well below par and the needs of the town and county will not sustain the economic growth and development required. Housing is a big issues, there is not an adequate supply, both in numbers and also the right style/type. Barriers exist in converting above retail spaces and vacant units to residential areas both in cost and requirement.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
📚 Education 🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Local Government] Carlow Town, Regeneration, Development, Priorities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Allocation of funding and budgetary matters for Carlow 2017
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Parking in Carlow Town
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Community] Christmas in Carlow programme
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Community] Removal of parking fees in Council car parks during December 2015
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Development of Carlow town centre
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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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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