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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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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Project Carlow 2040 - What is the delay in moving forward. Council adviseds that it is waiting on the department before things can move forward,
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Town Centre First - Felt it was not direct enough in relation to areas of focus. For a piece of work that was delayed months, it fails to have sufficient details on dealing with many of the issues in towns
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Development and Zoning] It is important that we look at infrastructure enhancements along the River Barrow which is one of the biggest assets in the county. Chamber have also met with Waterways Ireland to discuss further
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Broadband connectivity for business still remains an issue in parts of the county, with limited updates from NBI
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Heritage] Court House Railings, been a long time waiting for some work to start and delighted to see some progress
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Transport] Carlow Town Bus Service
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Transport] Cycle Infrastructure, there has been considerable work in Carlow with regard to upgrading and delivering of new cycling infrastructure,
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Local Government] Cleanliness in and around Carlow, while a lot of work has been done, there are a number of concerns
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Local Government] Lighting around the town and county - with the plans for upgrading to LED, can this be accelerated
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Local Government] LGF - With the acknowledgement of the shortfall in funding to Carlow CC after years of campaigning, how will the changes impact and will it continue
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Planning and development in the county. With the increases in costs for building, this will continue to negatively impact on the availability of housing for families, students, workers
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
📚 Education 🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Enterprise development and enhancement in the county
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Carlow has always had too few IDA visits, in addition the role of IDA Manager for the South East has been vacant for a number of months
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Converting above premises units is too costly and cumbersome with excess red tape and barriers. It is financially unviable for owners/investors
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] South East Regional Enterprise Plan
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Manor House in Bagenalstown and other vacant units within the Bagenalstown/South Carlow Area
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'William Quinn', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Development and Zoning] In advance of upcoming motions and votes in relation to the County Carlow Development Plan, we wanted to express views from the business community in relation to some of the areas being considered. In particular in relation to the Barrow
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Fergal Browne', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Andy Gladney', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Thomas Kinsella', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Arthur McDonald', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 12 more
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Transport] Transportation and Infrastructural SPC
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John McDonald', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'William Quinn', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 1 more
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Planning, Environment, Climate and Bio-diversity Action, Energy and Agriculture SPC
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Fergal Browne', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Adrienne Wallace', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Rainey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Charlie Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 2 more
🌾 Agriculture 🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Local Government] Culture, Libraries and Digital Development, Tourism, Enterprise and Economic Development SPC
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Andrea Dalton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John McDonald', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Tom O'Neill", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Delaney', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} + 1 more
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[EU Affairs] Recruitment and Retention of Staff both from within and outside the EU as businesses face a variety f challenges
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Employment] Challenges faced by Business in the recruitment and retention of staff
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] The position of Manager for IDA South East Ireland remains vacant since end NOV 2021, so appointment has been made as yet
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
May–August
[Local Government] Carlow 2040. Since the funds have been announced the process seems to have been delayed through some of the steps that must be taken in the department, why so many delays
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Budgetary matters] AML issues impacting Gift cards - There is an exemption currently in place in relation to low-value emoney products like gift cards and it is potentially due to expire, this could have major consequences for gift cards and the wider industry
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Communications] Historically the Council have not been great at connecting with an engaging with the constituency T.D's on a regular basis. There have been some recent improvements in this communicaiton, however it is vital that they work together for the Town, County and region.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Budgetary matters] The Council have voted to increase commercial rates in Carlow, historically the county has some of the highest in the country. Busiensses cannot be used to make up council budget shortfdalls. Across the county many councils have not changes rates or only applied a minimal increase. the Carlow increase is one of the highest nationally
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Development and Zoning] The development of critical public infrastructure
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Chris MacManus', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 3 more
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Bottlenecks in the Irish planning system
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Chris MacManus', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 3 more
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Regional development
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Chris MacManus', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 2 more
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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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