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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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Cork Chamber
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Cork Chamber Welcomes the Go- Ahead on Dunkettle Interchange Project
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'Cork County Council and Cork City Council Elected Representatives'} {'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Cork Based Oireachtas Members'} {'name': 'Tim Lucey', 'role': 'CEO (Cork County Council)'} {'name': 'Ann Doherty', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Cork City Council)'}
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Marie Keating Foundation
September–December
[Health] Correspondence & meeting with Deputy Cullinane in relation to impact of COVID on cancer care ahead of Dail Health Committee on Cancer Care.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Retailers Against Smuggling
September–December
[Finance] A letter detailing our position ahead of the next phase of Brexit, concerning adverse impact of a Duty Free scheme; greater disparities between the tax and regulatory regimes; and cross-border cooperation
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Brady', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Howlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lisa Chambers', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Pauline O'Reilly", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Niall Blaney', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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Mountaineering Ireland
September–December
[Sports and Recreation] To seek support from National Government, to open access to the Outdoors for recreational use by hillwalkers and climbers, ahead of the Governments Covid 19 Review of Restrictions.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
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Mountaineering Ireland
September–December
[Sports and Recreation] To seek support from National Government, to open access to the Outdoors for recreational use by hillwalkers and climbers, ahead of the Governments Covid 19 Review of Restrictions.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
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Mountaineering Ireland
September–December
[Sports and Recreation] To seek support from National Government, to open access to the Outdoors for recreational use by hillwalkers and climbers, ahead of the Governments Covid 19 Review of Restrictions.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
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Ibec
January–April
[EU Affairs] European business statement on Brexit ahead of March European Council
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Aingeal O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Rory Montgomery', 'role': 'Second Secretary General (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
January–April
[Social Protection] Launch of Step Ahead Vocational Assessment Service
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'}
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Ibec
May–August
[EU Affairs] Irish and European Business positioning on Future of Europe and next European Parliament and European Commission ahead of special European Council meeting in Sibiu
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Aingeal O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'John Callinan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
May–August
[Foreign Affairs] Informing the Taoiseach of civil society discussions and concerns ahead of informal meeting of EU Heads of State on the Future of Europe in Poland
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cannon', 'role': 'Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development Aid (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Ruairí de Búrca', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Declan Kelleher', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Social Justice Ireland
May–August
[EU Affairs] Invited several DPOs to speak at an election hustings event hosted by Social Justice Ireland. The were asked to speak on the issues raised by our joint policy platform with Trócaire ahead of the European Parliament elections. Each of the candidates for running for the Dublin constituency
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ciaran Cuffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Clare Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Éilis Ryan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} + 1 more
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SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union
January–April
[Social Protection] Lobbied all Senators by email ahead of Seanad debate on the Protection of Employee Tips Bill in February 2019.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Social Media All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Vodafone Ireland
January–April
[Transport] Meeting to discuss the C-ITS Delegated Act ahead of a plenary session of the European Parliament Transport Committee. Discussion to outline Vodafone's position on the lack of a technology neutral approach and the inclusion of C-V2X cellular technology.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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The Irish Hospice Foundation
January–April
[Health] Request for support for national roll-out of Think Ahead (a tool to guide the public in discussing and recording preferences in the event of emergency, serious illness or death)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Enda Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jim Daly', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Oxfam Ireland
May–August
[EU Affairs] Attended Dochas hustings on Humanitarian Aid and Development ahead of MEP elections.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Éilis Ryan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}
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Vodafone Ireland
May–August
[Transport] Correspondence ahead of the European Commission COREPER vote on the C-ITS Delegated Act, outlining concerns that the legislation is not adopting a technology neutral approach as highlighted by the EC Legal Services opinion. Request to review legislation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': "Ray O'Leary", 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Mark Griffin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ó hÓbáin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
May–August
[Foreign Affairs] Informing the Taoiseach of civil society discussions and concerns ahead of informal meeting of EU Heads of State on the Future of Europe in Poland
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cannon', 'role': 'Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development Aid (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Ruairí de Búrca', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Declan Kelleher', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Cavanagh Communications
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Health] 12/6/2019 - Safeguarding Ireland: Issue of news release to all TDs and Senators regarding call for State Scheme to encourage more people to 'Think Ahead'
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'News release circulated to all Oireachtas members as an FYI.'}
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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Enterprise in Carlow and challenges ahead
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'}
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Stop Climate Chaos coalition
September–December
[Environment] Letter to Minister Bruton ahead of Ireland's participation at COP25 in Madrid calling for Ireland's support for increased EU 2030 ambition
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Chambers Ireland
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Chambers Ireland recommendations ahead of Budget 2020
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Maria Bailey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Declan Breathnach', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Brophy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Tommy Broughan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joan Burton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more
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P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd
September–December
[Finance] To provide the Minister with a copy of PJ Carrolls pre-budget submission ahead of Budget 2020
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG
September–December
[Energy and Natural Resources] Letter to Sean Canney, TD, Minister of State (21st November 2019) highlighting issues ahead of the forthcoming Government Policy Paper on Offshore Exploration and Production.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Sean Canney', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Pender & Associates Ltd
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Taxation] Follow up call ahead of Drinks Industry Group of Ireland event 'A No-Deal Brexit and Ireland’s Drinks and Hospitality Industry'
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tommy Broughan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Haughey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Finian McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eoghan Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 70 more
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Agriculture] Contacted elected representatives ahead of Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine hearings on greyhound welfare to update them on the work of the International Greyhound Forum.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Thomas Pringle', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Enniscorthy & District Chamber
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Vacant Property within towns such as Enniscorthy & New Ross ahead of the upcoming bypass require a from of incentive to enable developers and owners to create turn key ready properties
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Ibec
January–April
[EU Affairs] Business positions ahead of the March European Council
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'John Callinan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Declan Kelleher', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Rory Montgomery', 'role': 'Second Secretary General (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
January–April
[Health] Representation to Senator Colm Burke ahead of Oireachtas Health Committee Quarterly meeting regarding challenges in the recruitment of healthcare assistants and medical cover provided by GPs to GMS patients in nursing homes
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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Oxfam Ireland
January–April
[Foreign Affairs] To request contributions to the Dail Debate on the JCFAT report "Review of the Irish Aid Programme" and to speak on the critical role played by Ireland's ODA i.e. on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mick Wallace', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Clare Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Howlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Sean Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Lower House of the Oireachtas)'} + 9 more
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Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
January–April
[Transport] Email sent to members of Dáil Éireann ahead of private members debate on motor insurance
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Danny Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Harty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Lowry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more
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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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