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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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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Arts] Seeking views on music sector
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Catherine Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mick Wallace', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Arts] Discussion on National Music Strategy
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht)'} {'name': 'Feargal Ó Coigligh', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Seeking views on energy sector
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Halligan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[EU Affairs] Securing meeting with An Tanaiste Simon Coveney for Mars Ireland re: Brexit
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Caitríona Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] Sharing information on Mars Ireland with Minister Byrne in advance of meeting
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] Contact with Minister Byrne re: participating in the Healthy Town photocall
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] Updates on Irish and International Energy Sector
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Brian Stanley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] Arranging a meeting between IOOA and Deputy Dara Calleary
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Michael Lowry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Edelman Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] Meeting with An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding Brexit planning
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Caitríona Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Employment] Requesting the attendance of the Minister for Finance at the Musgrave Management Conference
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Feargal Purcell (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Government Press Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Edward Brophy', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Finance)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Arts] discussed ‘EU Copyright Proposals and their impact on the Irish music sector’
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jim Glennon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Lower House of the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Arts] Liaising with Niamh Smyth TD, Joan Burton TD in relation to proposed National Music Strategy at briefing event hosted by IMRO and following up with Peadar Toibin TD's office in relation to a potential appearance by IMRO at Oireachtas Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joan Burton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peadar Tóibín', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Health] Liaising with Deirdre Clune MEP in relation to metastatic breast cancer policy at a briefing event hosted by Pfizer in Dublin and inviting all TDs and Senators to same event
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Inviting to metastatic breast cancer event'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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Edelman Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Arts] Following up on Client meeting request to discuss policy support for the Irish Music Industry with the Minister.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sarah Meade', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht)'}
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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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