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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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Nursing Homes Ireland
January–April
[Health] Engagement with Senator Colm Burke re General Election 2020.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
January–April
[Health] Engagement with outgoing TD Timmy Dooley re Seanad election 2020.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
January–April
[Employment] Engagement with Minister Heather Humphreys and Department of Health General Secretary Jim Breslin re COVID-19 workforce planning. This has been a long-standing issue and pressures upon the health services and nursing homes with regard to availability of healthcare assistants increased arising from Covid-19
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Jim Breslin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
January–April
[Health] Engagement with public officials re key challenges presenting for nursing homes by COVID-19 and measures required to support nursing homes in managing the disease
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Louise O'Reilly", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 4 more
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Nursing Homes Ireland
January–April
[Health] Communication with TDs in the 33rd Dáil to inform of issues challenging nursing homes during Covid-19 and requirement for enhanced support to ensure nursing homes are positioned to meet the care needs of nursing home residents.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Briefing of TDs regarding the challenges presenting for nursing homes during Covid-19'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
January–April
[Health] Representation for NHI inclusion on nursing home sector working group as a sub-committee of the NPHET advancing nursing home sector should be representated on such
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Requirement for the Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme, to support nursing homes in addressing substantive costs presented to prevent and manage Covid19, to be extended beyond the originally scheduled period to ensure nursing homes are positioned to meet the substantive costs incurred to prevent and manage Covid19
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Susan Mitchell', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Grassroots campaign. Supported NHI Member engagement with TDs is impress upon them requirement to address fundamental and long-standing issues that have presented seismic challenges for our nursing homes in the provision of specialised care. Covid19 brought to public attention the essential role fulfiled by nursing homes in the provision of healthcare and long-standing policy issues urgently require redress
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Engage with TDs in their constituencies. Template letter for Members to utilise stated: "COVID19 presented the most seismic challenge for our sector, bringing great tragedy and grief. It also brought to the fore the tremendous dedication, commitment and the specialised skills of our staff who excel in providing person-centred care. Four of every five residents in our nursing homes that tested positive for COVID19 recovered and over half our nursing homes have remained COVID-free. Arising from the national tragedy, there is requirement to address fundamental and long-standing issues that have presented seismic challenges for our nursing homes in the provision of specialised care."'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Representation to new Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Older People Mary Butler to inform Department of Health commissioned Review of System for Setting Prices under the Nursing Home Support Scheme remains outstanding three years after stipulation for completion & also to inform Department of Health commissioned Value for Money Review regarding HSE nursing homes also remains unpublished
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Communication to inform of appointment of Professor Dermot Power to the role of NHI Gerontology Expert
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jim Breslin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Representation seeking representation of the private and voluntary nursing home sector on the Covid19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel to ensure voice of the sector informed the panel examination
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Representation regarding matter of visitor restrictions in nursing homes during Covid19. NHI presented a paper to the Department that presented considerations regarding managing the easing of visitor restrictions within nursing homes arising from Covid19
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Re discussions and engagement regarding the transfer, admission and discharge guidance for Long-term Residential Care providers to be provided by the HSPC, NHI provided observations to inform inform guidance being issued to nursing homes
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Covid19 Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme: Nursing homes are reporting extended delays in the processing of applications and release of funding.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Guidance on visiting for long term residential care facilities: Feedback provided to the HSE and Department of Health regarding COVID-19 Guidance on visitations to Residential Care Facilities published by the HSE in July
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Meeting with new Minister for Health regarding three outstanding examinations relating to nursing home care: Review of the system for setting prices under the Nursing Home Support Scheme; Comtroller & Auditor General Examination of Nursing Home Support Scheme; Department of Health commissioned Value for Money Review re HSE Nursing Home Costs. Furthermore, inform Minister regarding challenges presented for nursing homes re escalating insurance costs & Covid19 cover
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Letter to new Taoiseach Micheál Martin to impress the nursing home sector is essential in meeting the healthcare needs of a cohort of our population and there is requirement for Government support to support the sector during Covid19 and beyond
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Principle representations entailed: ensuring nursing homes have continous access to PPE to protect residents and staff; a system of timely testing of residents and staff to support early detection of Covid19; implementation of financial assistance payment scheme to cover substantive costs incurred to manage Covid19; policy to desist HSE recruitment of nursing home staff during emergency period of Covid19
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Jim Daly', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': "Louise O'Reilly", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 2 more
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Representations surrounded: ensuring nursing homes have continous access to PPE to protect residents and staff; a system of timely testing of residents and staff to support early detection of Covid19; implementation of financial assistance payment scheme to cover substantive costs incurred to manage Covid19; policy to desist HSE recruitment of nursing home staff during emergency period Covid19
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jim Breslin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Siobhan O’Halloran', 'role': 'Chief Nursing Officer (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Darren Hourihane', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Jim Daly', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'} + 2 more
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Nursing Homes Ireland
May–August
[Health] Representation following publication of Covid19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel Report
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Correspondence with Department of Health officials re workforce planning concerns in nursing home sector, exacerbated by Covid-19 pandemic.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Gerry O'Brien", 'role': 'Director (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Follow-up letter to Minister for Health after meeting with Minister Donnelly, Minister Butler and Department of Health officials on 1st December
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Letter to Minister for Health re COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy and Implementation Plan
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Letter to Minister for Health re amendments to Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Follow-up letter to Minister for Health after meeting with Minister Donnelly on 5th November re Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}
🏥 Health 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Engagement with Department of Health official re guidance issued relating to visitations to long-term residential care facilities.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏥 Health 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Letter to Department of Health official re Nursing Homes Expert Panel recommendations
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Letter to Department of Health official re serial testing in nursing homes
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Engagement with Minister for Health re extension of Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS) in the context of Nursing Homes Expert Panel recommendations
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
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Nursing Homes Ireland
September–December
[Health] Engagement with Department of Health official re Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS)
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kathleen MacLellan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Health)'}
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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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