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Lobbying Tracker

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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Lobbying Returns
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Registered Lobbyists
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] MMC Video Launch photo op
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tom Parlon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Jim Breslin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Joint Oireachtas Committee Meeting - Irish Home Builders Association - pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the land value sharing and urban development zones Bill 2022.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Francis Noel Duffy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Flaherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Thomas Gould', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Joint Oireachtas Committee Meeting - Utilities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Christopher O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Introducing meeting on the request of Ivana Bacik, Leader of Labour Party
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Labour Employer Economic Forum Plenary Meeting
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Letter to Minister for Finance re: Concrete Levy Guidance from Revenue outlining the concerns and recommendations of CIF regarding the serious downside risk that the concrete levy will have on construction material costs and delivery of necessary infrastructure under the NDP.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Presentation made to Retrofitting Ireland Event
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sean Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Correspondence re: Concrete Levy
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] In Person Meeting with Dearbhla Doyle, Director, and John Devlin, Deputy Director (Ukraine & Russia), European Neighbourhood Unit, Political Division Dept. of Foreign Affairs re. Rebuilding Ukraine – FIEC President, Philip Crampton also in attendance
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dearbhla Doyle', 'role': 'Director (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Development and Zoning] Retirement reception for Dr. Orlaith Quinn, Sec General, Department of Enterprise & Employment
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tom Parlon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Orlaigh Quinn', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] A meeting on modern methods of construction in relation to housing strategy with Eoin O'Broin on 22 June 2023
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eoin Ó Broin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Meeting with Minister Kieran O'Donnell - Agenda items included Development Contribution Scheme Waiver, Finance, RZLT, County Development Plans, Planning, Budget Submission, National Development Plan and Construction Skills
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Meeting with Cork City Council covering Taking In Charge & Bonding
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ann Doherty', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Cork City Council)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Meeting between South East Branch CIF & Minister James Browne to discuss Development Contribution Scheme Waiver, Housing Delivery Unit, Local Housing Market, Finance, National Planning Framework, RZLT & Land Value Sharing, Planning, CIF Budget Submission, NDP, Skills Requirements.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Meeting with Minister Patrick O'Donovan and Mid West Branch CIF
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister of State (The Office of Public Works)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Meeting between South East Branch CIF & Senator John Cummins covering Finance, Social Housing,ESB, RZLT, County Development Plan, Planning, CIF Budget Submission, NDP, Skills Requirements.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Cummins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Letter to Minister for Finance re. Defective Concrete Products Levy Ingredients for Pre-Cast Concrete Products
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Budgetary matters] CIF Meeting with Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting request from with Eoin O'Broin's office to meet with him to discuss construction sector challenges and opportunities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eoin Ó Broin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] LEEF Plenary Meeting in Department of An Taoiseach
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Housing] Help to Buy Scheme
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Housing] NPF
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Housing] Housing Affordability
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
September–December
[Housing] Prospects '24 - CIF/IHBA Event
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Development and Zoning] General meeting to discuss construction activity in Cork City Council Area
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ann Doherty', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Brian Geaney', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Fearghal Reidy', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Adrienne Rodgers', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Tony Duggan', 'role': 'City Architect (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Gerry O’Beirne', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Development and Zoning] General meeting to discuss construction activity in Cork County Council Area
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tim Lucey', 'role': 'CEO (Cork County Council)'} {'name': 'Padraig Barrett', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork County Council)'} {'name': "Valerie O'Sullivan", 'role': 'Divisonal Manager (Cork County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael William Lynch', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork County Council)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Meeting to discuss National Development Plan
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Hubert Loftus', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Derek Tierney', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
📚 Education 🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Meeting with Eoin O'Broin in conjunction with Cork Chamber
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eoin Ó Broin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Meeting as part of the Cork Development Forum to discuss infrastructure in Cork
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Martin Fraser', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Briefing for Cork TDs on issues facing construction industry, including hyperinflation of materials
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Stanton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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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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