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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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Local Development Companies Network CLG
September–December
[EU Affairs] Safeguarding LEADER-CLLD in the 2028–2034 MFF
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}
Hanover Media Strategy Limited
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] The taxi supply shortage in Ireland and the need to increase licensed taxi driver and vehicle supply to support the urban, rural and night-time economies.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Conor Gouldsbury (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Grace Boland', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Emer Currie', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pa Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Louis O'Hara", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 9 more
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
September–December
[Education and Training] HECA met with a member of the Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to present HECA and outline the role of the private and independent higher education sector, including key concerns and the legislative and regulatory frameworks affecting institutions.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Donna McGettigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Local Development Companies Network CLG
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Meeting With Minister Colm Brophy 14/10
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colm Brophy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Brophy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'}
Citi
September–December
[Finance] Panel discussion with Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'}
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
September–December
[Education and Training] Introduction of the Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA), representing private and independent HEIs that educate over 10% of higher education learners across diverse disciplines up to NFQ Level 9, and raising awareness of the sector’s contribution to Ireland’s tertiary education system.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Laura Harmon', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
Citi
September–December
[Education and Training] Industry Advisory Committee - hosted by Department of Finance, with participants from across different sectors and industries.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Brian Corr', 'role': 'Head of Finance Shared Services (Department of Finance)'}
County Meath Chamber
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Economic Development SPC
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dara McGowan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Meath County Council)'} {'name': 'Joe Fox', 'role': 'Councillor (Meath County Council)'}
Citi
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] General discussion on Ireland economic and regulatory environment.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}
Eaton Corporation plc
September–December
[EU Affairs] Ireland’s implementation of the EU’s ‘Pillar II’ directive
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Cost of Business Advisory Forum
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gary Tobin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
September–December
[Education and Training] HECA requested that Assistant Secretary William Beausang participate as a panellist at the HECA Research Conference 2025 and met with him to discuss the potential for teaching- and learning-informed research development within the private and independent higher education sector. The conference brings together researchers, institutions, industry and policymakers to examine research activity and collaboration across the sector.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'William Beausang', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'}
Amnesty International Ireland
September–December
[Foreign Affairs] Letter in lead up to 24th session of Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court in December, and a document setting out Amnesty International’s recommendations
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Hanover Media Strategy Limited
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] The taxi supply shortage in Ireland and the need to increase licensed taxi driver and vehicle supply to support the urban, rural and night-time economies.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Conor Gouldsbury (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Anne Shaw', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (National Transport Authority)'} {'name': 'Hugh Creegan', 'role': 'Acting Chief Executive Officer (National Transport Authority)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
September–December
[Education and Training] HECA, with IUA, TUA, CHoICE, RCSI and ICOS, raised concerns with Assistant Secretary William Beausang regarding urgent difficulties faced by international students in securing immigration registration appointments. The issue is causing significant stress for students, disrupting academic programmes, and posing reputational risks to Ireland as a higher education destination.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'William Beausang', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'}
County Meath Chamber
September–December
[EU Affairs] Women in Biz & Tech Guest Speaker
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Linda Nelson Murray', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Maria Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Meath County Council)'}
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Submission on Infrastructure and Regulation to the Cost of Doing Business Advisory Group
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gary Tobin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Public Expenditure and Reform] Submission on Infrastructure and Regulation to the Cost of Doing Business Advisory Group
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gary Tobin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
County Meath Chamber
September–December
[Transport] Meeting re the Local Distributor Road 4 (LDR4) Navan
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Martin Murray', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Meath County Council)'}
Novartis Ireland Limited
September–December
[Health] Forwarding letter to Dept of Health about access to innovative treatment for Irish patients
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Robert Watt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Dr Colm Henry', 'role': 'Chief Clinical Officer (Health Service Executive)'} {'name': 'Bernard Gloster', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Health Service Executive)'} {'name': 'Robert Watt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Health)'}
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
September–December
[Education and Training] HECA submitted a request to the Minister seeking an amendment to Section 65A of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 to allow the Minister to appoint a later cessation date for the HECA Protection of Enrolled Learners (PEL) Scheme, which is due to expire on 31 August 2027 under current legislation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
Amnesty International Ireland
September–December
[Foreign Affairs] Letter requesting meeting to discuss escalating catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and ongoing genocide in Gaza
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Presentation of Microsoft's "Our Shared Digital Future" paper to Minister Chambers
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciarán Conlon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}
Cootehill Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Communications] Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Communications-related issues raised included broadband reliability, telecoms coverage in rural areas, digital connectivity challenges for SMEs, and the need for improved last-mile connectivity to support business operations and remote working.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Cootehill Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Local Government] Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Local government issues raised included delivery of rural infrastructure projects, drinking water treatment capacity, local authority funding and decision-making flexibility, town centre regeneration, and the need for targeted supports for small rural town
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Hanover Media Strategy Limited
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] The taxi supply shortage in rural Ireland.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Conor Gouldsbury (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper
September–December
[Environment] Informed TD about issues related to Water Quality in Dublin Bay, Swim Warnings, the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study, the Fehily Report and the possiblity of further deterioration from the Greater Dublin Drainage Project. We also discussed INTEL discharges to sewer and potential toxic PFAS contamination from Semi Conducter manufacturers such as the INTEL Plant.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Barry Heneghan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Cootehill Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Education and Training] Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Training-related issues raised included access to National Training Fund supports for retailers, upskilling of SME staff, digital and ecommerce training needs, and simplified access to IT and skills supports for rural businesses.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
KPMG
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Client event held at our office with An Taoiseach
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
September–December
[Education and Training] A request was made for the Minister to attend the HECA Research Conference 2025, hosted by the Higher Education Colleges Association. The conference brings together researchers, institutions, students, industry, and policymakers to showcase research activity across Ireland’s independent and private higher education sector.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
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