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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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Irish Cancer Society
May–August
[Health] Medical cards
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Irish Cancer Society
May–August
[Health] A Healthy Weight for Ireland 2016-2036
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Irish Cancer Society
May–August
[Health] Alcohol health labels
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Cathal Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Naoise Ó Muirí', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ann Graves', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Louise O'Reilly", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Sinéad Gibney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more
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Irish Green Building Council
May–August
[Environment] On behalf of members to inform on changes to improve technical guidance documents (TGD) which would improve water efficiency and speed up the delivery of new homes.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John McDonald', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
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Cavanagh Communications
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] 25/6/2025 – Alzheimer Society News release: ‘Government urged to invest €9 million in dementia supports, services and research to tackle inequity across Ireland’ issued to all TDs and Senators.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "Alzheimer Society of Ireland Pre-Budget Submission news release 'Government urged to invest €9 million in dementia supports, services and research to tackle inequity across Ireland' emailed to all TDs and Senators to influence investment in Alzheimer's services."}
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Cork Chamber
May–August
[Transport] A meeting between Cork Chamber and Cork City Council in which transport policies were discussed
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gerry O’Beirne', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'David Joyce', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Loughry', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Mike Larkin', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Ruth Buckley', 'role': 'Head of ICT and Business Services (Cork City Council)'}
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Cork Chamber
May–August
[Housing] Cork Chamber meeting with Cork City Council management in which housing policies were discussed
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gerry O’Beirne', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Ruth Buckley', 'role': 'Head of ICT and Business Services (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Loughry', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Mike Larkin', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'David Joyce', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
May–August
[Social Protection] Department of Social Protection Prebudget Submission Forum
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
May–August
[EU Affairs] Lobbying MEPs to Support the Rights of People Living with Dementia in Ireland and Across Europe
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Luke Ming Flanagan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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ISC Intelligence in Science
May–August
[Education and Training] invitation to speak at a conference
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
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Irish Thoracic Society
May–August
[Health] Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Finnegan', 'role': 'Secretary General (The Houses of the Oireachtas Service)'}
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Relaunch and Coordination of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Fiona O'Loughlin", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'George Lawlor', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Aubrey McCarthy', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Martin Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charles Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 10 more
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Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited
May–August
[Transport] Flooding impact at the Aurivo Distribution Centre, Achonry, Co. Sligo
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Peter Walsh', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Transport Infrastructure Ireland)'}
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Queen's University Belfast
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Queen's University invited the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, James Lawless TD, to deliver a keynote address at the RIA in Dublin on 19 June.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
May–August
[Social Protection] Disseminate annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email sent on 27th May to inform of upcoming publication of MESL 2025 report and Budget 2026 recommendations, and to invite to MESL seminar'} {'name': 'Ciaran Lawler', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'John McKeon', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Niall Egan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Anne Marie Brooks', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'} + 3 more
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
May–August
[Environment] Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Letter All TDs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Submission All TDs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Letter All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Submission All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Brian Brennan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Purcell', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture and the Marine)'} + 12 more
🌾 Agriculture 🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Optum Services (Ireland) Limited
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] Recognising the positive business climate in Ireland and the EU, we provided overviews of UnitedHealth Group and Optum Ireland, highlighting the link between government and EU policies and our ability to invest and grow in Ireland.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏥 Health 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Society of the Irish Motor Industry
May–August
[Taxation] Budget 2026 and electric vehicles - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2026 include taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
May–August
[Education and Training] HECA, representing the majority of established private and independent HEIs, requests an introductory meeting with the Minister for FHERIS to discuss key issues affecting the sector, highlight our contribution to national skills and societal needs, and extend an invitation for the Minister to attend the HECA Research Conference 2025.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
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Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
May–August
[Education and Training] HECA seeks to outline higher education issues of concern and explore possible solutions, while highlighting the role and potential of the private and independent sector. Key areas include skills, societal needs, international students, applied research, legislative issues, and the National Training Fund.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Keith Moynes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'}
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National Youth Council of Ireland
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Inclusive Societies Training
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathryn Reilly (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Verona Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Emails requesting meetings with MEPs to discuss the new European Parliament Intergroup on Mental Health and highlight Ireland’s mental health priorities.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Funchion', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 5 more
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The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Text and email communications sent to Deputy Liam Quaide regarding the proposed Mental Health Bill 2024 (MHB2024).
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Email exchange with MEP Luke Ming Flanagan, regarding a proposed meeting on 14 May 2025 in Brussels with Dr Damien Lowry (PSI President) and PSI colleagues.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Luke Ming Flanagan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
May–August
[Social Protection] In June, as part of the Community and Voluntary Pillar, the INOU attended a bilateral meeting with the Department of Social Protection. The agenda included Programme for Government; Child Poverty; and updates on a range of issues including key policies like Pathways to Work; Roadmap for Social Inclusion; Pay-related benefits, and Working Age Payment proposal.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciaran Lawler', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Rónán Hession', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Fiona Ward', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Niall Egan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'}
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The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Meeting with Deputy Sorca Clarke to discuss changes to the proposed Mental Health Bill 2024
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sorca Clarke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Email to Ministers for Health and Mental Health circulating PSI’s Press Release advocating for a Shared Governance Leadership Model in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
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The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Email sent to opposition party TDs circulating the PSI’s Press Release advocating for a Shared Governance Leadership Model in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Sorca Clarke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Joint letter from the PSI and allied professional bodies to TDs outlining concerns re the HSE’s draft Autism Assessment & Intervention Protocol, including Tier 1 assessments, alignment with best practice, and calling for urgent engagement with the HSE.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eoin Ó Broin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
The Psychological Society of Ireland
May–August
[Health] Communication with David Cullinane TD on Statutory Regulation of Psychology and PSI Concerns about Public Safety and Unregulated Practice
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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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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