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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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Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
September–December
[Social Protection] C&V Pillar Bilateral meeting with Department of Social Protection
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Teresa Leonard', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'}
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties
September–December
[Community] Democracy and Civil Society
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email invite event sent to all Oireachtas Members on 12 November 2025.'} {'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Rory Hearne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bairbre Nic Aongusa', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
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Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] The Law Society provided a presentation to members of the Oireachtas on the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Geoghegan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ahern', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eoin Hayes', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 1 more
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Employment] The Law Society provided a submission to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment public consultation on proposed changes to the Companies Act 2014 and related legislation
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Convention in relation to the Protection of the Lawyer into domestic law.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Barry Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Foreign Affairs] The Law Society provided a submission in response to the Department of Foreign Affairs consultation on the Priorities and Policy Programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Nasc Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Part of coalition organising coordinated email action to request supporters to email their local TDs requesting changes to the upcoming International Protection Bill 2025 to introduce safeguards proposed by the civil society Coalition on the EU Migration Pact.
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Finance] Letter which provided an analysis of the different cost components of a motor insurance premium and an employers' liability and public liability premium.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] The Law Society provided a submission on the Finance (Tax Appeals and Fiscal Responsibility) Bill in response to a consultation from the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mairéad Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] The Law Society provided a submission on the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025 to the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
September–December
[Social Protection] Informing of new MESL research publications
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Frances Black', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Brady', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 21 more
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Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Employment] Law Society response to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment's public consultation and survey on the European Union’s Platform Work Directive
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Agriculture] The Law Society sent a letter to both the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine in relation to the Report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
🌾 Agriculture 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
September–December
[Social Protection] Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Frances Black', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Brady', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 21 more
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Discussed the following topics with the Department of Justice: - Courts reform including the implementation of the Mediation Council - Civil legal aid - Law reform including the Civil Reform Bill and eConveyancing - The profession generally, including access to the profession and legal deserts.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Andrew Munro', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)'} {'name': "Stjohn O'Connor", 'role': 'Director (Department of Justice)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Queen's University Belfast
September–December
[Education and Training] Various correspondence between Queen's University Belfast and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, James Lawless TD, in relation to the Irish Cabinet approval of Dundalk Institute of Technology becoming a college of Queen's University Belfast.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
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Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Attended Post Budget Briefing held by Department of Social Protection to outline changes to Social Welfare Payments announced in the Budget and the impact it will have on the communities and people we represent
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Teresa Leonard', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Rónán Hession', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Justice and Equality] The Law Society sent a letter to the Minister for Justice in relation to potential solicitor representation on the Family Justice Implementation Group
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Public Expenditure and Reform] The Law Society provided its pre-Budget submission to Government (in conjunction with a Technical Submission sent to Government in August) that called for stronger Government to focus on the need for sustainable investment in the justice system to improve its accessibility and the experience for individuals and businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'John Callinan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Joanne Lonergan', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Sarah Bardon', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} + 8 more
🏦 Finance & Banking ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Queen's University Belfast
September–December
[Education and Training] Queen's University hosted the Universities Ireland conference on 10 October. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, James Lawless TD, provided a video address at the conference.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}
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Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] A broad range of issues related to business taxation are discussed at these Business Taxation Stakeholder Forum (BTSF) meetings. Technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy are also discussed.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Sinead Ryan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Attended CV Pillar meeting with Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in advance of Budget 2026
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] A broad range of taxation matters related to Tax Audits are discussed at these TALC subcommittee meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Emily Swift', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.
September–December
[Children and Youth Affairs] Meeting to explore what ways Irish civil society can engage with the upcoming EU Presidency to shine a light on democracy across the EU in particular with regards to equality, LGBTQ+ rights and online safety.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Barry Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] A broad range of taxation matters related to Direct and Capital Taxes are discussed at these TALC subcommittee meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant. During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Tom James', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] A broad range of taxation matters related to Indirect Taxes (e.g. VAT) are discussed at these TALC subcommittee meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant. During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance (including in particular proposed new provisions about VAT on apartments).
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Clare Costello', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Hanlon', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Taxation] A broad range of taxation matters are discussed at Main TALC Meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant. During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Joe Howley', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'} {'name': 'Tom James', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'} {'name': 'Therese Bourke', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Law Society of Ireland
September–December
[Housing] Submission on E.N.D. was referred to at the HFA meeting. Meetings with TE on extension of Form 3 procedure.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Garrett (former DPO) (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor to the Tanaiste (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Liz Pope', 'role': 'Chief Operations Officer (Tailte Éireann )'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Matters discussed included highligting challenges with Infrastructure development viability, vacancy and dereliction with potential solutions.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Callinan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
September–December
[Housing] Presentation to a variety of Department of Housing officials on the latest SCSI 'Real Cost of New Apartment Delivery' report.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Caroline Timmons', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
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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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