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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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Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Transport] The Donore Road toll bridge
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alison Comyn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'David Conway', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Louth County council)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Transport] The completion of the PANCR – Northern Cross Route, M1 to the port
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alison Comyn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'David Conway', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Louth County council)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] In 2024, the biggest hotel in Drogheda closed its doors to the public of the region, having entered into an IPAS agreement for a two year period.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Following a lengthy process, Louth CC made a decision to approve the application in June 2024 with a number of conditions. However, the decision was appealed to An Coimisiun Pleanala, who under the Planning and Development Act 2000, had 18 weeks to make a decision. A November 18, 2024 deadline and then a subsequent March 21, 2025 deadline passed with the authority apologising for the delay due to case volume.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paula Butterly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joanna Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ruairí Ó Murchú', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
September–December
[Budgetary matters] For many businesses, particularly SMEs, balancing annual budgets remains a significant challenge. While the €9.4bn support package offers meaningful assistance, cost pressures persist. A reduction in hospitality VAT from 13.5% to 9% would provide a major boost to the sector. However, rising costs, including increases in the minimum wage, auto-enrolment pensions and other expenses, mean a careful balance is required to protect this vital industry.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ruairí Ó Murchú', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alison Comyn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking 🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
September–December
[Budgetary matters] Business confidence depends on certainty in planning, electricity, water and road infrastructure. Where certainty exists, investment follows, supporting both major employers and small businesses. Drogheda is well suited as a pilot location to European standards for infrastructure delivery around the Northern Cross Route. Completion of this route will unlock housing beyond the 7,500 homes envisaged and enable employment growth, allowing people to live and work locally.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ruairí Ó Murchú', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alison Comyn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏢 Enterprise & Employment 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Transport] Sent Erin McGreehan TD document in relation to the toll at Donore Road, Drogheda and seeking government cooperation in opening debate on how it can best serve the interests of the growing town of Drogheda, encouraging greater flexibility with cost to local workers and at the same time, acknowledging the viability of the operator’s contract that will run to 2034.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Drogheda & District Chamber met with local TDs to discuss key priorities, including city status, the PANCR, FDI, SME supports, tourism, and town centre revitalisation. The Chamber offered to support lobbying for PANCR and raised concerns over split local authority governance, rising business costs, lack of hotels, and agency engagement. The meeting aimed to advance Drogheda’s growth and national representation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paula Butterly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joanna Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Drogheda & District Chamber contacted the 5 local TDs seeking support in lobbying An Coimisiún Pleanála on the new IDA Park for Drogheda’s northside. The IDA applied in 2023, with Louth County Council granting approval in June 2024 subject to conditions. The decision was appealed, but deadlines of Nov 18, 2024, and Mar 21, 2025, passed without a ruling, with delays cited due to case volume. The Chamber has urged a swift decision.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Joanna Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paula Butterly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ruairí Ó Murchú', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Finance] Meeting with Louth County Council CEO
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Joan Martin', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Louth County council)'} {'name': 'David Jones', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Louth County council)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Tourism] Meeting with Ged Nash TD on the D Hotel
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Tourism] Meeting with Minister O'Gorman on the D Hotel at Leinster House
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Tourism] Meeting with Ged Nash and Fergus O'Dowd on the D Hotel at Leinster House
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Tourism] Meeting with Minister Helen McEntee and Fergus O'Dowd on the D Hotel at Leinster House
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'} {'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
January–April
[Tourism] Meeting with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister O'Gorman and Minister Humphreys at Leinster House
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
May–August
[Finance] Chambers Ireland meeting with Government Officials re Budget
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
May–August
[Communications] Letter sent to Minister O'Gorman re International Protection Applicants - to ask for improved communications to Chambers
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting at an Taoiseach's office was centred around the creation of a specified Taskforce for Drogheda. Meeting ran for about 45 mins and centred on Drogheda and the region in terms of needs following a number of high profile announcements, closure of hotel, job losses at BD etc. Impact details were given to an Taoiseach for consideration.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Ged Nash (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Fergus O'Dowd (Currently employed as a DPO)", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
May–August
[EU Affairs] Meeting with Colm Markey MEP
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Colm Markey', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Transport] Requests made in person, via Linkedin, via letter to invite Government officials to Drogheda to meet with local Motor Dealers in an effort to improve road safety for the region.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Pre-Budget lobbying day organised by Chambers Ireland. Opportunity to directly ask elected reps to put Drogheda first.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peter Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John McGahon', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Drogheda & District Chamber
September–December
[Local Government] Met with Kieran Kehoe, Meath CC CEO, and his team members at Buvinda House, Navan. Broad discussion on how the chamber and Meath CC can work closer together for the betterment of the business world in the district.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Kieran Kehoe', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Meath County Council)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Met with Taoiseach Simon Harris while he was on a canvass in Drogheda on 3rd October. We had addressed the ongoing efforts by local stakeholders to get a specific taskforce for the town. He confirmed it was still on his agenda.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Drogheda & District Chamber
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Cross Border trade opportunities in agri-food, education, peace programmes, infrastructure and transport
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Deirdre Bourke', 'role': 'Economic Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Colm McGarvey', 'role': 'Economic Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
🌾 Agriculture 📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →

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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