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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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Uplift
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Lobbying to protect the people on board the Sumud Flotilla, lift the blockade, and open up channels for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Simon Communities of Ireland
September–December
[Housing] Sharing Pre-Budget Submission
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Willie O'Dea", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Family Carers Ireland
September–December
[Social Protection] Emergency Respite Clarification
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'}
Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service
September–December
[Public Expenditure and Reform] Submitted a letter to An Taoiseach requesting increase in budget as part of Mental Health Reform Group.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service
September–December
[Children and Youth Affairs] Contacted councillor Niall Ring regarding funding to support family during the festive period.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Nial Ring', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}
Down Syndrome Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] Update on various education matters for children with Down syndrome
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Noel Byrne', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Education)'}
Down Syndrome Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] Seeking Clarification on numbers of vacant special classes nationally.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Noel Byrne', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Education)'}
Down Syndrome Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] Seeking Clarification on the issues around the removal of Foundation Level at Post Primary school
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education)'}
Down Syndrome Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] Seeking Clarification on the issues around the removal of Foundation Level at Post Primary school
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education)'}
Charity Retail Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] Seeking to brief TD on benefits of derogation of VAT on goods donated to charity
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
The Representative Church Body
September–December
[Housing] Seeking to discuss a possible exemption for Church of Ireland parishes in relation to proposed new landlord and tenant legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax in connection with church houses. In the RCB’s view, the proposed legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax fail to take into account the peculiar situation of Church of Ireland clergy houses, which may be vacant for short periods of time, and this has unintended negative implications for parishes and for the operational efficiency of th
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John Cummins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
September–December
[Agriculture] Made a submission to Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine's public consultation on its next animal welfare strategy for 2026 - 2030
Amazon Web Services
September–December
[Communications] To discuss Ireland’s maritime permitting regime in respect of subsea telecommunications cables.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Laura Brien', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Maritime Area Regulatory Authority)'}
Dublin Zoo
September–December
[Heritage] Sought to clarify remarks made about Dublin Zoo in the Dail - Requested and took part in a meeting to discuss state funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Invited Ministers to the launch of Dublin Zoo's Animal Welfare Masterplan
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Eoin O'Driscoll (Currently employed as a DPO)", 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Seán Ó Fearghaíl', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} + 48 more
Explorium Ltd
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Letter to DLR regarding the proposed variation of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Frank Curran', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Paul Kennedy', 'role': 'Acting Director of Service (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Anne Devine', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Environment] Review of the WEEE & Batteries Producer Responsibility Schemes — provide appropriate transition timelines and clarity for producers in the event of any structural or regulatory changes.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] Requested Revenue to clarify the meaning of “associated entities” in the context of partnerships and the Outbound Payment Defensive Measures. We raised a point in how the definition is discussed differently in other guidance materials.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tom James', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] Feedback provided on various sections of Finance Bill 2025.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tom James', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] Whole-of-Government Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028 — invest in circular-economy skills and education, including repair skills, design for circularity, and green technical training.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}
Cork Business Association
September–December
[Local Government] General meeting to discuss various local policies
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Thomas Gould', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kenneth Collins', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'}
Cork Simon Community
September–December
[Housing] Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Aindrias Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "John Paul O'Shea", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Christopher O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 109 more
Cork Simon Community
September–December
[Housing] Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dr Andy Phillips', 'role': 'Regional Executive Officer (Health Service Executive)'} {'name': "Christopher O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Children and Youth Affairs] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget, including providing subsidised professional training for parents who are caring for their children with a disability or additional needs in disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Special Needs Assistant and more.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Meeting All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Submission All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \nhttps://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Lobby day All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget, including providing subsidised professional training for parents who are caring for their children with a disability or additional needs in disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Special Needs Assistant and more.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Meeting All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Submission All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \nhttps://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Lobby day All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Health] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget, including providing subsidised professional training for parents who are caring for their children with a disability or additional needs in disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Special Needs Assistant and more.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Meeting All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Submission All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \nhttps://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'} {'name': 'Lobby day All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2026-PBS-FINAL.pdf \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-responds-to-budget-2026-a-budget-of-two-halves/ \n\nhttps://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-to-meet-ministers-on-urgent-infrastructure-reform/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Public Expenditure and Reform] European Affordable Housing Plan — simplify public procurement rules and moderate non-price criteria (e.g., circularity, EU-preference rules) to maintain SME access and avoid cost inflation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] EU–US Turnberry Accord – implementation and tariff relief
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Trade] EU–US Turnberry Accord – implementation and tariff relief
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Trade] EU–US Turnberry Accord – implementation and tariff relief 1
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] EU–US Turnberry Accord – implementation and tariff relief
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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