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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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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] An introduction to the new head of the Housing Activation Office and to summarise the infrastructural bottlenecks to greater housing supply.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Garret Doocey', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Share the HIIF context and the current HAO operating model, and discuss practical learnings from national and international approaches that have successfully accelerated housing enabling infrastructure. Keen to hear industry perspectives on what enables pace, investability and delivery certainty, and understand views on barriers needing to be addressed.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Garret Doocey', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] To discuss market sentiment & outlook, Industry capacity and constraints, state supports and Industry responsiveness.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Seeking a meeting to discuss a number of urgent planning policy issues impacting the delivery of housing.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul Hogan', 'role': 'Acting Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] To discuss housing supply, the provision of enabling infrastructure and the provision of sufficient zoned land in the County
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colm Ward', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (South Dublin County Council)'} {'name': 'Elaine Leech', 'role': 'Acting Director of Service (South Dublin County Council)'} {'name': 'Eoin Burke', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (South Dublin County Council)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] To discuss the review of the County Development Plan and 10-year development plan cycle, the implementation and operation of the Compact Growth Guidelines; and Residential density requirements and associated planning complications.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul Hogan', 'role': 'Acting Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Following on from an Oireachtas Committee Meeting on Housing, a letter/email was sent to outline the key points from IHBA’s perspective in relation to increasing housing supply
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Michael Carrighy', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Invitation to attend and deliver the opening address at Housing Prospects ’27, taking place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 from 8.30am to 10.30am at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] 9. LEEF Subgroup on Housing – 25th June at 14.30pm in Custom House to discuss the Government’s New Housing Plan with interested parties, and to discuss the structure of the LEEF Sub-Group on Housing moving forward
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Meeting with Minister Kieran O’Donnell – 30th June at 11.30am – Custom House. To discuss the development of housing for older people – Step down housing
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Housing Activation Industry Group Meeting 3 at Custom House – 1st July at 10.15am. To update industry on the role of the HAO and the Housing Infrastructure Investment Funs
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Garret Doocey', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] CDF meeting with Minister Jack Chambers in Cork – 2nd July at O’ Callaghan Properties - 10.00am . To outline the infrastructural schemes necessary for housing delivery in the region
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Update on housing activity focussed on Small and Medium sized builders
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] To request a meeting to discuss Housing Infrastructure and Critical Infrastructure Bill
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] To request a meeting to discuss the current state of housing infrastructure and the need for an update to the Critical Infrastructure Bill
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] submitted position papers on RZLT and the operation of the reduced VAT rate for apartment development
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Feedback following a recent meeting held on the 30th June on Step-Down Housing
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Issued an invitation to attend the next meeting of the IHBA National Committee on September 2nd in Bankside, Charlemont Place at 11.00am
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Garret Doocey', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Employment] LEEF (Labour Employer Economic Forum) Plenary Meeting in Department of An Taoiseach
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Industry Group Meeting
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Garret Doocey', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Employment] LEEF (Labour Employer Economic Forum) Plenary Meeting in Department of An Taoiseach
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Local Government] Meeting with Carlow County Council CEO
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Coilín O'Reilly", 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Local Government] Meeting with Wicklow County Council CEO
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Emer O'Gorman", 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Wicklow County Council)'}
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Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
May–August
[Housing] Meeting with Garret Doocey, Deputy Secretary General
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Garret Doocey', 'role': 'Deputy Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Housing] Stakeholder meeting with Chairman and official of An Bord Pleanala
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Peter Mullan', 'role': 'Chairperson (An Bord Pleanála)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Housing] Letter to Minister Jack Chambers to request a meeting to discuss Housing Supply issues
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Housing] Meeting with Regina Doherty, MEP
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Housing] Letter to Kieran Kehoe thanking him for a recent meeting to discuss Road Opening Licences
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kieran Kehoe', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Meath County Council)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Housing] Letter to Minister James Browne giving thanks for his attendance at the IHBA Housing Summit 2025
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
January–April
[Housing] Meeting with Minister for Housing
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
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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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