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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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Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
January–April
[Environment] We work in the areas of renewable fuels for transport, renewable gas (biomethane) and plant protein, bringing awareness of the opportunities for Ireland to shift to a more climate friendly system and greater energy independence, in a way which allows for sustainable economic growth and innovation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
January–April
[Environment] Our activities relate to technical and regulatory means for increasing the portion of renewable energy in Ireland's transport system. In particular, we engaged on the matters of E10 unleaded fuel and biomethane. The relate specifically to the EU Renewable Energy Directive and the Biofuels Obligation Scheme.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
September–December
[Environment] We work in the areas of renewable fuels for transport, renewable gas (biomethane) and plant protein, bringing awareness of the opportunities for Ireland to shift to a more climate friendly system and greater energy independence, in a way which allows for sustainable economic growth and innovation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
January–April
[Energy and Natural Resources] Ethanol biofuel is an effective means for lowering the carbon footprint of the existing vehicle fleet. Ethanol and other sustainable biofuels are taking an increasing role climate action. Our advocacy is centred on raising awareness of this.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Réada Cronin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bríd Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
May–August
[Energy and Natural Resources] Ethanol biofuel is an effective means for lowering the carbon footprint of the existing vehicle fleet. Ethanol and other sustainable biofuels are taking an increasing role climate action. Our advocacy is centred on raising awareness of this.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Réada Cronin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bríd Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
September–December
[Environment] Climate action, carbon emission in transport and biofuels regulation.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
May–August
[Environment] Building awareness of the strong benefits of ethanol as a means for safely and cost effectively reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector, improving air quality and contributing to Ireland's reaching its obligations under EU clean energy legislation. See www.eerl.com.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Marcella Corcoran Kennedy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
🌾 Agriculture 🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group
September–December
[Environment] Advocacy for ethanol and E10 petrol as means for cutting carbon emissions in transport. Ireland's fleet of diesel and petrol vehicles is still growing and E10 can help.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Máire Devine', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}
🌾 Agriculture 🌍 Climate & Energy 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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