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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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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
January–April
[Health] To congratulate the Ministers/Deputies re. the introduction of MUP, and highlighting the evident need for a multi-faceted and collective approach to reducing alcohol harm - in addition to legislation - to include inclusive, accessible and broad public education (especially for young people).
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Frank Feighan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Gino Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
May–August
[Education and Training] Letter to Committee members regarding Drinkaware's support of the National Framework on Involving Young Adults in Decision Making/the updating of the RSE curriculum, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Funchion', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mark Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Patrick Costello', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 22 more
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
May–August
[Education and Training] Invitation to a briefing on new research regarding parents, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Kehoe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Gino Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
May–August
[Education and Training] Follow up email regarding the briefing on new research regarding parents, in the context of the Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme and ongoing public education & awareness work
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Kyne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Pádraig O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Martin Conway', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 6 more
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
January–April
[Health] Letters sharing Drinkaware's MUP Explainer for the general public as an FYI
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Frank Feighan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 18 more
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
January–April
[Education and Training] Bringing the newly-published independent research and evaluation by Maynooth University of Drinkaware's Junior Cycle Alcohol Education Programme to the recipient's attention, specifically regarding the key research findings of the efficacy of alcohol education, when based on evidence, in addressing underage drinking.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Frank Feighan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Fiona O'Loughlin", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Seán Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Kehoe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
May–August
[Health] Replied to request for more research in response to Drinkaware's letter sharing Drinkaware's MUP Explainer for the general public as an FYI
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
January–April
[Health] Meeting request for an open discussion on the role and work of Drinkaware as a national charity working to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol and tackle underage drinking
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
May–August
[Health] Correspondence outlining Drinkaware's Covid-19 related activity as a national charity working to reduce and prevent the misuse of alcohol and tackle underage drinking. Also highlights of significant findings in Drinkaware's Alcohol & Covid-19 Barometer, and a response to HRB study, specifically regarding the Low Risk Weekly Guidelines
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Susan Mitchell', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport)'} + 13 more
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
May–August
[Health] No specific public policy or area was discussed, the meeting just an introduction to Drinkaware, our work as an independent NGO, and our new CEO
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Tony McLoughlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
September–December
[Health] Follow up correspondence regarding Maynooth University's independent research on alcohol education programme
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Noone', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joan Freeman', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 1 more
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
January–April
[Health] Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Gerry Adams', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 148 more
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
May–August
[Health] Updated communication concerning the Public Health Alcohol Bill and the implications for Drinkaware.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited
September–December
[Health] Public Health Alcohol Bill
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': 'Setting out our broad support for the Public Health Alcohol Bill. Outlining details of Drinkaware activities, governance, and the high level of public recognition of and trust in our brand. Stating our concern that sections of the Bill as drafted will undermine the impactful work we are undertaking.'} {'name': 'Letter All Senators', 'role': 'As above, issued by email and post.'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}
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Most Lobbied TDs

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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