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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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Harry McGee
January–April
[Community] Campaigning to secure long term pitch for a GAA club in my position as Cathaoirleach, Ranelagh Gaels.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jason Kearney', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Department of Defence)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'} {'name': 'James Geoghegan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Sarah Bardon', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': "Jack O'Donnell", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}
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GAA
January–April
[Sports and Recreation] General updates on GAA matters and progress
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
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Fórsa trade union
May–August
[Foreign Affairs] Letter from Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary to Mr. Jim O’Callaghan TD, Minister for Justice. This letter questions the decision to deny visas to children due to participate in the proposed GAA Palestine visit to Ireland. It highlights Fórsa’s sponsorship of the team kit, the longstanding bonds between the Irish and Palestinian peoples, and the union’s concern for the welfare of the children involved.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Uplift
May–August
[Foreign Affairs] Uplift members were asked to send emails and make phone calls to Simon Harris and Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to expedite visa approvals for Palestinian children coming to play GAA in Ireland.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
CRH plc
May–August
[Finance] Letter sent to the Secretary General, Department of Finance regarding Irish Companies Act requirements that result in certain Irish incorporated plcs having to file annual accounts under both IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'}
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Harry McGee
May–August
[Community] Ranelagh Gaels' GAA Club use GAA pitch at Cathal Brugha Barracks
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Geoghegan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Sarah Bardon', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': "Jack O'Donnell", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}
🏠 Housing View on lobbying.ie →
GAA
May–August
[Sports and Recreation] General updates on GAA matters and progress
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}
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Padraig McKeon
September–December
[Education and Training] Sligo GAA made a detailed proposal to reinvigorate and develop participation for all in its activities with the aim of creating a public good through increased participation, greater inclusion, an extension in its commitment to the GAA's Health Club programme and increased focus on the environment.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tom MacSharry', 'role': 'Councillor (Sligo County Council)'} {'name': 'Ann Higgins', 'role': 'Councillor (Sligo County Council)'}
📚 Education 🏥 Health View on lobbying.ie →
Cork Chamber
September–December
[Transport] Cork GAA Partner Appreciation Breakfast
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
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Cork Chamber
September–December
[Transport] Cork GAA Partner Appreciation Breakfast
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
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GAA
September–December
[Sports and Recreation] Pre-budget meeting
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
GAA
September–December
[Sports and Recreation] Meeting re national demographic trends
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}
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Harry McGee
January–April
[Community] Contact Ministers for Defence to make a case to secure long-term playing facilities for Ranelagh Gaels GAA club
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Defence)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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GAA
January–April
[Sports and Recreation] The Gambling Control Bill and its impact on GAA clubs
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'}
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Harry McGee
September–December
[Sports and Recreation] Ensure that Ranelagh Gaels, one of the fastest growing GAA clubs in Ireland, has adequate access to green areas to train and play games.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Defence)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}
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Ruhama
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Letter request to meet and discuss funding for an upcoming project with the GAA
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
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Ruhama
May–August
[Justice and Equality] Request to meet and discuss support for an upcoming project with the GAA
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Oonagh McPhillips', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Justice)'}
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Age Action
May–August
[Banking and Financial Institutions] Briefing to Oireachtas Committee on TCASM on 'cashless' GAA and digital exclusion from GAAGo
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peter Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 7 more
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Cavanagh Communications
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Health] 21/9/2023: Sage Advocacy – News release: 'New Sage Advocacy Chair calls for ‘a GAA for Care’' circulated to all TDs and Senators.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'News release emailed to all TDs and Senators as a policy and funding position and call.'}
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Ruhama
September–December
[Justice and Equality] Discussion on support for an upcoming project with the GAA
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}
🏢 Enterprise & Employment ⚖️ Justice & Legal View on lobbying.ie →
Salthill Knocknacarra GAA
January–April
[Local Government] Zoning of lands owned by GAA Club in Mincloon
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Terry O'Flaherty", 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
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Salthill Knocknacarra GAA
May–August
[Local Government] Zoning of lands owned by GAA Club in Mincloon
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Eddie Hoare', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Donal Lyons', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Niall Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Niall McNelis', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
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GAA
May–August
[Sports and Recreation] Discussions regarding support for GAA investment in coaching programmes
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
PricewaterhouseCoopers
on behalf of Yes (client not named)
September–December
[Finance] The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) requested our assistance in approaching the Department of Finance to outlined their proposals to establish a Strategic Development Fund and the tax considerations related to same in the context of Section 235 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 - Bodies established for promotion of athletic or amateur games or sports and Section 847A Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 - Donations to certain sports bodies
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}
🌍 Climate & Energy 🏦 Finance & Banking View on lobbying.ie →
Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club
January–April
[Development and Zoning] Campaign to retain and secure the provision of sports amenities for the South West Inner City Dublin - in particular to ensure the provision of full size GAA pitch at St Teresa's Gardens. And preservation of zoned lands for sport.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tina McVeigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Mary Seery-Kearney', 'role': 'Councillor (South Dublin County Council)'}
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GAA
January–April
[Sports and Recreation] Scope for phased return to Gaelic Games activity in the context of Govt Covid measures
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'John Kelly', 'role': 'Acting Assistant Secretary (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}
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Salthill Knocknacarra GAA
May–August
[Sports and Recreation] Zoning of lands owned by GAA Club
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Niall Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Niall McNelis', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}
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Salthill Knocknacarra GAA
September–December
[Local Government] Zoning of lands owned by GAA Club in Mincloon
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': "Terry O'Flaherty", 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Niall Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Owen Hanley', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Mike Cubbard', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Noel Larkin', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Colette Connolly', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} + 12 more
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GAA
May–August
[Sports and Recreation] The prospect of permitting limited spectators at GAA games in the context of Covid
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Martin Fraser', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}
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Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club
September–December
[Development and Zoning] Campaign to retain and secure the provision of sports amenities for the South West Inner City Dublin - in particular to ensure the provision of full size GAA pitch at St Teresa's Gardens.
Public Officials Lobbied
{'name': 'Tina McVeigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Pidgeon', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Watters', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Criona Ní Dhálaigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Darragh Moriarty', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Tara Deacy', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} + 1 more
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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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