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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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Kieran Smyth
January–April
[Environment] During this period I approached Councillor Keith Connolly and Deputy Paul McAuliffe concerning the difficulties arising from the NTA and Dublin Bus not properly designating Bus Stop 4680 as a set down stop only and asked them to raise this issue with the NTA.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Keith Connolly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Employment] Met with Dublin City Council to highlight the issues facing Dublin business that requires collaboration
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mary Mac Sweeney', 'role': 'Acting Executive Manager (Dublin City Council)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Local Government] Met with Dublin City Council to highlight the issues facing Dublin business that requires collaboration
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Mary Mac Sweeney', 'role': 'Acting Executive Manager (Dublin City Council)'}
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Dublin Bus
January–April
[Transport] Presentation at Broadstone Depot
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mary Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Shane Smyth', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Ken Spratt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport)'} + 1 more
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
January–April
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting with Deputy Shortall to highlight challenges facing Dublin businesses in 2023
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Fingal Chamber of Commerce
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Seeking support in relation to the motion for Material Alteration of land at the Keogh’s Crisp site in Fingal which will facilitate the continued success of this North Dublin business and further support economic growth in the region.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paul Mulville', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Tom Kitt', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Tania Doyle', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Kieran Dennison', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Joe Newman', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Brigid Manton', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} + 31 more
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National Bus and Rail Union
May–August
[Transport] Allow Dublin Bus trainers to carry out driving tests
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', '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': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', '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': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Employment] Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', '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': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Taxation] Launch of Dublin Business Priorities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', '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': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more
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Dublin Bus
September–December
[Transport] Dublin Bus presented on the company's key strategic goals, opportunities and challenges, and lobbied for support in creating a Dublin Transport Security Forum, as well as for support in retaining the next Direct Award Contract.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Daithí De Róiste', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Communication on Dublin Business Trends
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Orlaigh Quinn', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'David Hegarty', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Dermot Mulligan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Communication on Dublin Business Trends
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Communication on Dublin Business Trends
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss topical issues affecting Dublin Businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Fintan Warfield', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss topical issues affecting Dublin Businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Dermot Lacey', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting with Minster English to discuss topical issues affecting Dublin businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Communication on Dublin Business Trends
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
May–August
[Economic Development and Industry] Communication on Dublin Business Trends
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Orlaigh Quinn', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'David Hegarty', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Dermot Mulligan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting with Deputy Andrews to discuss impact of remote working on Dublin businesses and local communities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Chris Andrews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss transport needs of Dublin businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Patrick Costello', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss topical issues affecting Dublin Businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss topical issues affecting Dublin Businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Seán Haughey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to highlight the urgent needs of Dublin businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Meeting to discuss safety concerns of Dublin businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'}
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September–December
[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to highlight general issues affecting Dublin businesses
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Keelings Group
January–April
[Transport] Possibility of extending Dublin Bus Routes near Keelings to facilitate ease of access for staff.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Dublin Bus
January–April
[Transport] Dublin Bus 12-18 month strategic priorities
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Dublin Bus
May–August
[Transport] Lobbying on environmental issues relating to Dublin Bus such as the feasibility of introducing biodiversity measures on existing shelter infrastructure
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Neasa Hourigan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Patrick Costello', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}
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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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