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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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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
May–August
[Budgetary matters] Engagement with elected officials on SVP's pre-budget submission
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Invitation to the launch of SVP pre-budget submission - sent 25th of June'} {'name': 'Letter All TDs', 'role': 'Hardcopy of submission sent to all TDs on the 25th of July'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} + 7 more
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Engagement with Tánaiste on the impact of the new Gambling Bill on charity fundraising
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
May–August
[Health] Engagement with the Minister regarding funding issues for SVP St Conleth’s Day Care Centre
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Engagement with Darren O'Rourke on the issues of energy poverty and difficulties for people with air to water systems
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland
May–August
[Justice and Equality] New statutory agency on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dr Stephanie O’Keeffe', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Department of Justice)'}
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Family Courts Bill 2022
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Meeting with Secretary General, Department of Justice
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Oonagh McPhillips', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Justice)'}
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Seanad second stage debate on Senator Martin's Bill to extend the existing prohibition of the public from court for breach of a DVA order (Section 33) to Section 39 (coercive control).
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Vincent P Martin', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland
May–August
[Local Government] Offer of support from Wexford Councillor Aoife Rose O'Brien
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Aoife Rose O'Brien", 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'}
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Invitation from Mary Lou McDonald TD to participate in public meeting on Zero Tolerance of Violence against Women.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mary Lou McDonald', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
James McCarthy
May–August
[Environment] Concept: Oranmore to Galway Greenway &why project is a) critical for Galway’s Climate+Biodiversity+Heritage “Action” plans, b) fulfills “ASPIRATIONS” in Galway City Development Plan c) vital for safe cycling OranmoretoGalway City Center & walking in car free BLUE-GREEN area with spectacular Galway Bay views. Concepts also shared publically with entire Galway City Council in public submission for DRAFT Galway City Heritage Plan here https://consult.galwaycity.ie/en/node/1637/submiss
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Alan Curran', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Colette Connolly', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
May–August
[Environment] Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to seek clarification on the requirements for rural contractors to provide hedge management services in order to make rural roads safer.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Carol Nolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 28 more
Form Energy
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussing energy storage policy, including long duration energy storage policy
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul Kenny', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Representatives from Regnum and the Project Team met with local councillor, John O'Leary, and some local residents in Waterford that had made submissions on a recent Regnum Energy Storage planning application in townland of Lahardan, Co. Waterford (Planning ref: 2460163)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "John O'Leary", 'role': 'Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)'}
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
May–August
[Transport] Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to seek clarification on the requirements for rural contractors to provide hedge management services in order to make rural roads safer.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
May–August
[Budgetary matters] Sharing the Oireachtas Disability Groups Pre-Budget 2025 Messages
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mary Seery Kearney', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Micheál Carrigy', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Annie Hoey', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Mark Wall', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 20 more
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
May–August
[Budgetary matters] There is a critical shortage of medical services, including general practitioners, mental health professionals, specialists, and dentists. The aging workforce, combined with inadequate succession planning, threatens the sustainability of healthcare in the region
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Matt Shanahan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marc Ó Cathasaigh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 10 more
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
May–August
[Budgetary matters] Ireland's high operational costs challenge businesses, particularly in staffing and HR. Proposed increases in statutory sick pay, parents' leave, pension auto-enrolment, and minimum wage may deter hiring, accelerating a shift towards the gig economy. This shift risks negative impacts on society and the tax base.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Matt Shanahan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marc Ó Cathasaigh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 10 more
Ibec
May–August
[Agriculture] Sustainability agenda for livestock sector
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Philip Carroll (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Colm Hayes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Brendan Gleeson', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Bill Callanan', 'role': 'Chief Inspector (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Amii McKeever', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} + 2 more
Sage Advocacy
May–August
[Health] The Role of Sage Advocacy (National Advocacy Service for Older People + Vulnerable Adults / Survivors of Institutional Abuse)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Sage Advocacy
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Seeking Department of Justice Support for legal aspects of independent advocacy work
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
May–August
[Heritage] Lobbied the Ministers and other politicians to get the Marine Protected Areas Bill published urgently
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
May–August
[Heritage] Water Framework Directive getting reviewed in EU.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
Delta Centre
May–August
[Health] One of our employees who is here on international protection received 3 days notice of a move from the area and is now not available to work in our service. In a time when Section 39 health care agencies are struggling to retain employees, this is creates a further challenge regarding delivering quality services.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jennifer Murnane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
Dermview Limited
May–August
[Health] Update on HSE usage of private outsourcing capacity
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
Irish Deer Commission
May–August
[Heritage] Raised concerns about the use of Public Funds for local deer management units, without evidence, and concerns about the work of Irish Deer Management Strategy Group.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
Irish Deer Commission
May–August
[Housing] Raised concerns about the use of Public Funds for local deer management units, without evidence, and concerns about the work of Irish Deer Management Strategy Group and the involvement of the Department of Agriculture in the management of wildlife..
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Brief on Energy Storage Ireland priorities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul Kenny', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment CLG
May–August
[Community] Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment CLG supports
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Brigid Teefy', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'}
Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment CLG
May–August
[Community] Supports for Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Moran', 'role': 'Mayor of Limerick (Limerick City and County Council)'}
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