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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 Exporters Association
January–April
[Trade] Raised concerns about a supply side shock emerging for exporters, in particular the sourcing of raw materials and lack of containers.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Trade] Highlighted difficulties members are experiencing making applications for Binding Tariff Information (BTIs) using the EU portal.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Florance Carey', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Trade] Highlighted recent submission made to DAFM's Supply Chain Working Group on export certification and Brexit key learnings.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Environment] IEA submission to DECC's open consultation on its Climate Action Plan 2021
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Environment] Requested that the Minister establishes a business focused stakeholder group to achieve climate targets led by DETE with involvement from DECC, DoT and relevant departments, as mentioned in our submission to DECC on the Climate Action Plan 2021.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Transport] Invitation to deliver a keynote address to IEA members and stakeholders at an upcoming webinar on Decarbonising the Road Haulage Sector
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Finance] Tax relief measures for employers testing employees for Covid-19 and highlighting a state funded testing programme in Northern Ireland.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Trade] Invitation to address the Irish Exporters Association National Council and have an exchange of views.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Transport] Concerns about the suspension of Dublin Port – Ballina rail link
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Environment] Called on the Government to engage with businesses to support them achieve national climate targets.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Trade] Raised concerns about certain chemical exporters needing to set up bases in Britain to comply with chemical regulations and highlighted medical devices needing to be registered with MHRA in UK and appoint a UK entity.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Florance Carey', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Trade] Highlighted the need to support Irish businesses diversify into new markets through the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. Raised concerns about UK preparedness for next stage of import controls on 1 October and problems experienced by supply chain operators in the Eurotunnel.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Transport] IEA submission: Ten year strategy for the road haulage sector
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Trade] IEA submission: Trade and investment strategy
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Philip Kelly', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Transport] Submitted feedback from IEA members on measures that could be taken to address the HGV driver shortage.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
May–August
[Finance] Budget 2022 - Supporting an export led recovery.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Irish Exporters Association
September–December
[Environment] Second SDG National Implementation Plan: Four recommendations for the Minister and Department to consider as part of its second SDG National Implementation Plan.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
September–December
[Finance] Presented the contents of our Budget 2022 submission - Supporting an Export-led Recovery
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Irish Exporters Association
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] During a meeting between the IEA National Council and Deputy Pearse Doherty a number of issues were raised by Council members: industrial strategy, taxation measures to foster the development of longstanding family businesses, all island economy, views on the Special Assignee Relief Programme, rural regeneration and how rising childcare costs are impacting employers.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
September–December
[Finance] Follow up discussion on our Budget 2022 submission - Supporting an Export-led Recovery
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Irish Exporters Association
September–December
[Trade] To raise as a priority the need to help Irish companies prepare for the changes that sustainability and climate action will bring about.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'An Tánaiste (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
September–December
[Transport] Follow up to submitted feedback from IEA members on measures that could be taken to address the HGV driver shortage.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[Trade] Invite to IEA graduation of Certificate in International Trade. Hosting graduation ceremony and reception in Iveagh House
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Niall Burgess', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[EU Affairs] Invite to IEA Awards winners dinner 23 April
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mairead McGuinness', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Calling for the establishment of a cabinet sub committee to work on an economic restart, ensure that supply chains are kept moving under such restrictive circumstances, ensure that work is commenced on the economic kick-start and the need for sustained support to businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Mary Mitchell O’Connor', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Economic restart, climate change, liquidity, employment supports and opportunities for businesses to re-train staff
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[Social Protection] Extend the temporary wage subsidy scheme beyond 12 weeks and raised concerns about the willingness of the banking sector to assist businesses with liquidity
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[EU Affairs] Call to reconvene the Brexit Stakeholder Forum to receive an update on EU-UK negotiations from an Irish perspective and asking for the Government to raise awareness of the negotiations among the business community
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[Transport] Liquidity issues in the logistics and transport sectors, impact of COVID-19 restrictions on supply chains, maritime sailing empty or sailings cancelled and need for coordination at EU level to support the restart of flight operations and restoring air connectivity
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'}
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Irish Exporters Association
January–April
[Environment] Brief on the Government's climate action plan to the IEA National Council
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mark Griffin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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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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