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Registered Lobbyists
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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
September–December
[Heritage] Letter sent to Minister O'Sullivan requesting a meeting on the proposed Heavily Modified Water Bodies designation in which we outlined our concerns around the lack of transparency and lack of evidence for designation in the consultation and for the need for the designation process to be halted until correct analysis is conducted and presented as part of the 4th river basin management planning cycle.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Christopher O’Sullivan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG
September–December
[EU Affairs] Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gerry Cross', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': "Fiona O'Connor", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Andrew Smith', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Finance)'} + 24 more
Ibec
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] National Minimum Wage
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Laura Mannion', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Hanover Media Strategy Limited
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Roundtable on the EU competitiveness agenda
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Brian Keegan', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Laura Mannion', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
EUROPEAN PAIN FEDERATION EFIC
September–December
[Health] Integrated pain management and treatment, pain in employment, pain research and pain as a chronic condition.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
AGL Arcadia Management Company Limited
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Pre-planning meeting with Westmeath County Council
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jackie Finney', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Westmeath County Council)'}
The Alternative Investment Management Association Limited
September–December
[Finance] Provision of research on the private credit industry
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Oliver Gilvarry', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}
Fórsa trade union
September–December
[Gaeltacht] Paul MacSweeney Fórsa AGS raised concerns to the Oireachtas Committee on the Irish, Language, Gaeltacht & the Irish Speaking Community in Oct 2025 This refers to recruitment in the public service under the Official Languages Act which requires 20% of public service recruits to have competency in the Irish language Any recruitment practices that may restrict or limit employment opportunities for individuals without Irish language proficiency must be evidence-based & linked to servic
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Naoise O'Cearúil", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Shane Curley', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Shane Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
Depaul
September–December
[Housing] Wednesday, 29th of October 2025. David Carroll met with Minister James Brown in Leinster House. Tanya Stack, Senior Services Manager in Depaul was also present.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
Cork Chamber
September–December
[Heritage] Cork Business Association Better Building Awards
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Fergal Dennehy', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'}
Cork Chamber
September–December
[Heritage] Cork Business Association Better Building Awards
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Fergal Dennehy', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'}
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
September–December
[Finance] National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Young Persons, Apprentices and Interns) Bill 2025
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Nessa Cosgrove', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Joe O'Reilly", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
Fórsa trade union
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Advocating Fórsa policy on the budget and encouraging 1. To address the impact of the removal of universal cost-of-living measures through social dialogue and wage increases 2. broaden tax base to deliver high quality public services & address the resources problems which exist in housing, health, education, childcare and in achieving a greener economy.; 3. Introduce tax relief on trade union subs 4. Increase minimum wage by 5%
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peadar Tóibín', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Cian O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
September–December
[Employment] Irish Government Action Plan on Adequate Minimum Wages Directive
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Joe O'Reilly", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Patricia Stephenson', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
Gibney Communications
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Communications] Meeting to discuss project management and delivery within the Civil Service
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Mark O'Doherty (Former DPO)", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Eoin Dorgan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}
Sophia Housing Association CLG
September–December
[Housing] On September 19th, 2025, Tony O'Riordan contacted the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and invited the Minister to attend and officiate official openings of Sophia projects and developments in Cill Bhríde (Tullamore, Co. Offaly), Moate, Kilfinane (Co. Limerick), and Athlone. The proposed dates for the openings ranged between December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026. These projects were wholly or partly funded by the Department.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
Affordable Medicines Ireland Company CLG
September–December
[Health] A meeting with officials of the Dept. of Health and further representations on the EU Pharma Package during its Trilogue phase of negotiations between the Commission, the Council and European Parliament. Also, representations to MEPs on the EU Pharma package.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Foley', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Sean Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
September–December
[EU Affairs] Report on Commission on Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Management in the Workplace - Shaping the Future of Work (2025/2080 (INL))
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Mullooly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Cynthia Ní Mhurchú', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 8 more
Threshold
September–December
[Housing] Retirement villages
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
J.P. Morgan SE
September–December
[Banking and Financial Institutions] Discussion over EU asset management policy landscape, including Retail investment strategy
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}
Early Childhood Ireland
September–December
[Children and Youth Affairs] Early Years and School Age Care matters including Workforce Planning and Investment
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Emer Currie', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment
September–December
[Environment] VOICE published report on textiles waste management and inviting members to a webinar on it's findings.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Link to report and invite to the webinar'} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'Link to report and invite to the webinar'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Barry Heneghan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Housing] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including introducing a legislative framework for Compulsory Sales Orders (CSOs) to encourage appropriate development of residential zoned sites.
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
[Housing] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including prioritising direct procurement of new housing to ensure that Local Authorities (LAs), Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and the Land Development Agency (LDA) contribute to additional housing supply rather than displacing private market availability.
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/'}
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] Guidance on the Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP) scheme to be updated to confirm that relevant limits apply only at the time of option grant.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tom James', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Environment] Review of the WEEE & Batteries Producer Responsibility Schemes — recognise the role of PRO competition in driving innovation in reuse, recycling, and public engagement.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including establishing a dedicated Taskforce of cross-sector experts with a clear remit to identify and remove regulatory, financial, and structural barriers to Above the Shop conversions. The group should be empowered to recommend policy reforms, pilot solutions, and coordinate across agencies to unlock underused urban space.
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
[Housing] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including revising the Croí Conaithe Cities scheme and reducing the requirements to avail of it to allow a percentage of apartments to receive support but be sold on the open market without the requirement for 100% owner occupancy.
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
[Economic Development and Industry] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including revising the Croí Conaithe Cities scheme and reducing the requirements to avail of it to allow a percentage of apartments to receive support but be sold on the open market without the requirement for 100% owner occupancy.
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/'}
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