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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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Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] 356 For legislators at EU and domestic level to honour the 35% reporting reduction target for SMEs and eliminate barriers to a smoother, stronger single market.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'} {'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] 357 Build a skilled workforce: Attract top talent, support lifelong learning, and provide EU-wide funding for upskilling to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'} {'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] 358 Accelerate digital transformation: Promote digital solutions and AI adoption to streamline costs and drive productivity gains.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'} {'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] 359 Power the future: Invest in modern, renewable energy infrastructure for affordable and reliable access to clean energy.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'} {'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] 360 Enable market integration: Capitalise on the single market potential and pursue favourable conditions for international trade.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'} {'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-publishes-irish-results-from-europes-largest-business-sentiment-survey/'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Trade] 361 Establishing the trend between deteriorating expectations for export sales and overall competitiveness concerns
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EES2025-Report-Under-Embargo.pdf'} {'name': 'Social Media All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EES2025-Report-Under-Embargo.pdf'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Defence] 364 Highlighting the low level of investment by the State in defence as affecting competitiveness for Irish businesses.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Meeting All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Ronnie Downes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] 365 The need to implement the recommendations of the Letta report in eliminating regulatory barriers in the Single Market.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ronnie Downes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] 366 Recommending greater clarification on the requirements for businesses affected by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ronnie Downes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Trade] 367 Highlighting the impact potential trade tariffs would have on the Pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and the competitiveness of Irish businesses in general.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ronnie Downes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] 371 Highlighting the importance of leveraging onshore and offshore renewable energy in tandem with supporting businesses and communities to decarbonise, as described in the Letta report.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] 372 "Supporting the Letta report's call to expand digital literacy, upskilling the workforce, and expanding broadband access in rural areas to advance competitiveness."
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] 373 "Advocating in support of the Letta report’s recommendations for a stronger EU role in climate diplomacy, including using Ireland's EU membership to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improve climate resilience at home and abroad."
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] 374 Supporting the Letta report's recommendation that a secure digital environment should be implemented that enables the free movement of data, while upholding strict governance rules and standards.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] 375 Supporting the Letta report's recommendation to implement a secure digital environment that enables the free movement of data, while upholding strict governance rules and standards.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] 376 "Opposing any potential change in harmonising Ireland's corporate tax or insolvency laws at EU level. "
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Cork Chamber
September–December
[Local Government] Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dan Boyle', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Moira Murrell', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Cork County Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Loughry', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Hegarty', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork County Council)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] 377 Supporting the Letta report's calls for greater integration in security, trade, and economic stability.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[EU Affairs] 378 Supporting the Draghi report's recommendation to facilitate significant investment in advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity infrastructure in the Single Market.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] 379 Emphasising Ireland’s unique need to manage data securely and remain compliant with EU standards given we host the European headquarters for numerous technology firms.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Education and Training] 380 Recommending an increase in EU funding for research in advanced fields such as AI, quantum computing, and green technology.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Trade] 381 Calling for greater EU-wide integration in areas like supply chain resilience while emphasising that stockpiling should be carefully managed to not unfairly favour larger Member State over smaller Member States like Ireland.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] 382 "Supporting the Draghi report's proposal to provide more EU funding to allow SMEs in Ireland to scale more effectively, invest in digital tools, and expand internationally."
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Cork Chamber
September–December
[EU Affairs] Chambers Ireland Delegation to Brussels
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sean Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Cynthia Ní Mhurchú', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Attended Chambers Ireland Brussels delegation
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
South Dublin Chamber
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Online event organised by Chambers Ireland to further discussion with key Ministers
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
South Dublin Chamber
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Chambers Ireland organised lobbying event.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Public Expenditure and Reform] Chambers Ireland pre-budget lobbying day.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Thomas Pringle', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Padráig Mac Lochlainn', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niall Blaney', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Nikki Bradley', 'role': 'Senator (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Housing] Chambers Ireland pre-budget lobbying day.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Thomas Pringle', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Padráig Mac Lochlainn', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niall Blaney', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Nikki Bradley', 'role': 'Senator (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Health] Chambers Ireland pre-budget lobbying day.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Padráig Mac Lochlainn', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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