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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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Lobbying Returns
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Registered Lobbyists
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RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)
September–December
[Health] Lobbying to encourage policy reform to address health inequalities in conjunction with Deep End Ireland (group of GPs)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jim Daly', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Contacted Fine Gael senators to outline businesses concerns around certain provisions in the employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 ahead of committee stage in the Seanad
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Paddy Burke', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Ray Butler', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 14 more
🏢 Enterprise & Employment ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Contacted Fine Gael senators to outline businesses concerns around certain provisions in the employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 ahead of committee stage in the Seanad
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Paddy Burke', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Ray Butler', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 12 more
🏢 Enterprise & Employment ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Contacted Ministers to outline businesses' concerns around certain provisions in the Employment (Miscellaneous Provision) Bill 2017 ahead of Committee stage in Seanad Eireann
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Eoghan Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe McHugh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 9 more
🏢 Enterprise & Employment ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Contacted Ministers to outline businesses' concerns around certain provisions in the Employment (Miscellaneous Provision) Bill 2017 ahead of Committee stage in Seanad Eireann
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Eoghan Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe McHugh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 9 more
🏢 Enterprise & Employment ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
September–December
[Health] The Jack & Jill Children's Foundation is calling for the removal of the in loco parentis clause in home care packages for sick children
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'}
🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Amazon Web Services
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] To provide an update to Deputy Lahart on AWS community engagement initiatives in the the Tallaght region.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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National Adult Literacy Agency
September–December
[Education and Training] Adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills policy. Requested a meeting with Minister of Education, Joe McHugh, to discuss a Whole-of-Government Strategy for literacy, numeracy and digital skills over the next 10 years. Adult Literacy, numeracy and digital skills policy.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Kate O'Connell", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lisa Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Ó Fearghaíl', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 17 more
📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
SSE plc
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] Welcome Address by SSE Airtricity NI General Manager at SSE-sponsored NI Chamber of Commerce event attended by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Enclude
September–December
[Public Expenditure and Reform] We requested a meeting to discuss how best to align the donated management information solution technology available to nonprofits providing social services with state information systems
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}
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Irish Travel Agents Association
September–December
[Taxation] Review of the EU VAT rules for travel agents
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Dublin City Business Improvement District T/A DublinTown
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Dublin City BID attended a meeting with Dublin City Council to discusss Dublin City Centre and waste management within the city centre.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Deirdre Heney', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}
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NICHE Health Project (Cork) CLG
September–December
[Children and Youth Affairs] The Programme Manager briefed local Councillors on the detail and value of the Area Based Childhood Programme in the Knocknaheeny area.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kenneth Collins', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Marion O’ Sullivan', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Tony Fitzgerald', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Mick Nugent', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'}
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Sightsavers Ireland
September–December
[Foreign Affairs] Oireachtas engagement on the issue of disability inclusive development. Specifically - Irish Government participation at the February 27, 2019 Launch of the Sightsavers Ireland Put Us in the Picture Campaign at the EPIC Centre at CHQ in Dublin.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ruairí de Búrca', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
NICHE Health Project (Cork) CLG
September–December
[Children and Youth Affairs] The Programme Manager met with Senator Kelleher to brief her on the Area Based Childhood Programme in Knocknaheeny.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colette Kelleher', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileain Arann Teoranta
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] Proposal to set up Energy Agencies similar to Tipperary Energy Agency in every county
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Sinkholes and Road Closures at Magheracloone, Co. Monaghan
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'}
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Irish Life Assurance plc
September–December
[Budgetary matters] This submission draws on our unique understanding of the financial needs, interests and concerns of our 1.3 million customers to propose progressive tax measures which will encourage and support consumers to plan sensibly for the financial futures.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Engage with DLR.Leo re education/course available
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Owen Laverty', 'role': 'Head of Finance (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}
📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
Insurance Ireland
September–December
[Banking and Financial Institutions] On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to structures to support enhanced stakeholder engagement.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul Ryan', 'role': 'Director (Department of Finance)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Sage Advocacy
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment of Punishment (OPCAT)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charles Flanagan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Sage Advocacy
September–December
[Health] Integration of patient advocacy services
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss ongoing policy matters in Ireland and Europe and to plan future engagement.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Brian Murphy', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Sage Advocacy
September–December
[Health] HSE Waiting Lists for Home Care Supports
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
September–December
[Employment] DOH Circular 8/2017 regarding the ‘Salary Rates for future CEO appointments to Section 38 Agencies’
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Teresa Cody', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
SK Dublin Language Programmes Ltd.
September–December
[Employment] Recognition of au pair programme
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Andrew Doyle', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Budget 2019; Rural Regeneration projects and initiatives; Western Environs and other developments; Abbey Quarter site development; Housing; Rothe House; Medieval Mile Museum; Commercial Rates and Revaluations; Traffic Management; Car parking challenges; Vacant Sites; Yulefest 2018.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colette Byrne', 'role': 'CEO (Kilkenny County Council)'} {'name': 'Tim Butler', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Kilkenny County Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
The Wheel
September–December
[Community] The Wheel met with members of the Civil Engagement Group of Senators to brief them on community and voluntary sector issues
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Dolan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Lynn Ruane', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
September–December
[Heritage] Recognition of the Irish Language as a full EU Official and Working Language from 2022
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
September–December
[Agriculture] Fodder Shortages & Drought Issues on Farms
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Carol Nolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pádraig Mac Lochlainn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Martin Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 11 more
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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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