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Lobbying Tracker

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
2605
Registered Lobbyists
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InnoSphere Consulting
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] Global Human Exposome Project
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Denis Naughten (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Maeve O'Connell", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'William Beausang', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} + 1 more
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Wastemanass Ltd
May–August
[Environment] Single Use Vapes Bill 2026
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jenny McCormack', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}
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Wastemanass Ltd
May–August
[Transport] We lobbied for the Waste Sector to be included in the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}
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Wastemanass Ltd
May–August
[Development and Zoning] We lobbied for the Office of the Planning Regulator to ensure that all new County Development Plans provide adequate zoning for new waste management infrastructure.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niall Cussen', 'role': 'Planning Regulator (Office of the Planning Regulator)'}
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Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA)
May–August
[Employment] Correspondence with Minister Peter Burke regarding Aer Lingus’s proposed collective redundancies affecting up to 70 pilots and a request for an urgent meeting.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Malahide Community Forum
May–August
[Local Government] Contacts with elected Councillors on a variety of local matters
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Joan Hopkins', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Cathal Haughey', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'}
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Irish Dental Hygienist Association
May–August
[Health] The Irish Dental Hygienist Association (IDHA) are Lobbying To Amend The Dental Act,1985 to remove: Section 54 (2) “Dental work carried out by an auxiliary dental worker in accordance with a scheme made by the Council under section 53 of the Ac to allow for Dental Hygienists to carry out direct access to provide preventative dental care to all members of the public.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'emails sent thanking ministers for their contribution during the Dail debate on 23rd of June on improving access to dental care, reduce waiting times and make better use of the existing oral healthcare workforce. The IDHA asked for continued support'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cathy Bennett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 6 more
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Athletics Ireland
May–August
[Sports and Recreation] Large Scale Sports Infrastructural Funds for Morton Stadium
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
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Brendan Smith
May–August
[Transport] To secure the funding necessary to enable the construction of a pedestrian and cycling bridge on top of the old railway stone pillars in the River Corrib
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'I wrote to candidates in the Galway West constituency by-election. Some of these candidates were serving public representatives'} {'name': 'Noel Thomas', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway County Council)'} {'name': 'Thomas Welby', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway County Council)'} {'name': 'Mike Cubbard', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Cillian Keane', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway County Council)'}
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Brendan Smith
May–August
[Environment] Meeting with Galway City's Mayor Councillor Helen Ogbu regarding issues associated with Terryland Forest Park
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen Uchechukwu Ogbu', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
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INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation
May–August
[Education and Training] Discussions to negotiate the timely payments to INTO members and teachers for the summer works programme and for EPV days.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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EQUINIX (IRELAND)
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Energy Connection Policy
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Sam Griffin', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'John Quinlivan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Fingal County Council)'} + 4 more
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation
May–August
[Education and Training] INTO Pre-Budget Submission Documents - issued to members of the Oireachtas
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'A letter and copy of the INTO Pre-Budget Submission was posted to each member of the Oireachtas on 27 August 2026.'}
📚 Education 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
GOSHH Ireland CLG
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Advocating re: Funding application update
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Mental Health Ireland
May–August
[Health] On Wednesday 26th August, Mental Health Ireland CEO, Dr. Lisa Cuthbert spoke with Ian Power, Special Adviser to the Minister for Mental Health & Government Chief Whip, in relation to funding requirements in advance of a pre-budget submission.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ian Power', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Mental Health Ireland
May–August
[Health] On 13th May 2026, Mental Health Ireland CEO, Dr. Lisa Cuthbert met with Minister Mary Butler for a photo-call to promote Mental Health Irelands campaign "Hello, How Are You?".
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
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Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] that any chage to the carcon tax is communicated in a timely manner for energy suppliers
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Clare Costello', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] to present a pre-budget submission to be considered as part of the Budget 2027 development process
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Invitation to meet
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Invitation to meet
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] EAI Response to EU Commission Detailed Analysis on RHO Tris Notification
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Brian Carroll', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Ireland Retrofitting Challange
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Naoise Ó Muirí', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Participation in National Womens’ Council Members’ Consultation on the Fourth National Strategy on DSGBV
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
🏠 Housing ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG
May–August
[Housing] Attendance at Department of Housing Briefing on Housing and Residential Tenancies (Misc Prov Bill) 2026
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'David Kelly', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏠 Housing ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Etsy Ireland UC
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Discussed Etsy’s work and seller community in Ireland, including the contribution of microbusinesses to Ireland’s SME and export ecosystem, and potential engagement linked to Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ross Church', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Hanbury Strategy and Communications Limited
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Third-party litigation funding
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colm Forde', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership (LEDP) CLG
May–August
[Local Government] Enquiring if the Mayor you could clarify where the LEDP project was ranked among the applications submitted by Limerick City and County Council to the Dept. of Housing and Local Government for TCIF funding, and outline the other projects that were submitted as part of the process.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'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': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'John Moran', 'role': 'Mayor of Limerick (Limerick City and County Council)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Social Care Association of Ireland
May–August
[Employment] Special Emergency Arrangement for Children in Care
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Claire Kerrane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership (LEDP) CLG
May–August
[Local Government] Enquiring if the Department could confirm whether our application will be considered and evaluated as part of the assessment process under the TCRIF call
Public Officials Lobbied
{'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': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
GME Media
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] Redetermination of State policy on vaporisation
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Barry Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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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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