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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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Lobbying Returns
2578
Registered Lobbyists
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
May–August
[Transport] Age limitations on drivers participating in the school transport contract
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
May–August
[Transport] Carbon emissions targets and how the bus industry can assist with support from government policy
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Ken Spratt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy View on lobbying.ie →
Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
September–December
[Transport] Response to Minsiters office in respect of previous correspondence
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
January–April
[Transport] Cost of fuel for bus operators including those on the school transport contracts
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email sent to all members of the Oireachtas'} {'name': 'Letter All TDs', 'role': 'Letter and email sent to senior officials and ministers of the Dept of Transport, Dept of Education and Dept of Finance'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
January–April
[Transport] Creation of iBus Hubs countrywide
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
May–August
[Transport] Cost of fuel for bus operators including those on the school transport contracts
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email sent to all members of the Oireachtas'} {'name': 'Letter All TDs', 'role': 'Letter and email sent to senior officials and ministers of the Dept of Transport, Dept of Education and Dept of Finance'}
📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
September–December
[Transport] Cost of fuel for bus operators including those on the school transport contracts
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email sent to all members of the Oireachtas'} {'name': 'Letter All TDs', 'role': 'Letter and email sent to senior officials and ministers of the Dept of Transport, Dept of Education and Dept of Finance'}
📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
January–April
[Transport] Request for support for small to medium bus and coach operators who received none to date
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
January–April
[Transport] Request for Support for sub-contractors to Schools Transport Scheme during school closures due to Covid 19
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Halligan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
January–April
[Transport] Request for direction and funding model on return of limited passenger services
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
May–August
[Transport] Direct financial supports to Private Bus and Coach Operators
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mark Daly', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Jason Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)'} + 2 more
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Request for details of distribution of Covid 19 payments for safe return of schools transport
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
January–April
[Transport] School Transport Funds
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Transport] Creation of iBus Hubs in the GDA
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Education and Training] Increase in School Transport Scheme rates for provision of transport services by private bus and coach operators sub-contracted to Bus Eireannn
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Halligan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Creation of connecting Transport iBus Hubs in the Greater Dublin Area
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'John Halligan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Peter Carey', 'role': 'CEO (Kildare County Council)'} {'name': 'Niall Morrissey', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Kildare County Council)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
January–April
[Transport] Email to all elected representatives
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
May–August
[Education and Training] Proposal for the use of Electric powered buses on the School Transport Scheme
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Funding for Electric Buses.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'John Halligan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}
📚 Education View on lobbying.ie →
Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
May–August
[Transport] School Transport Scheme within a new National Network of Private Hire Services
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Proposal for a National Network of Private Hire services and the development of 3 ibus Hubs in the GDA
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}
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Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Transport] Awarding of School Transport Contracts
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Request for support for Independent Appeals/Review Body into awarding of School Transport Contracts by Bus Eireann'}
📚 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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