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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Charlie McConalogue

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Donegal
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (2025-01-29 → 2025-06-01)
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2025-06-02 → current)
3
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
3367
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
369 of 422 divisions
87%
Vote participation

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Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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AreaAll 3367Agriculture 1476Environment 205Health 205Finance 133Marine 133EU Affairs 131Economic Development and Industry 109Budgetary matters 92Justice and Equality 80Energy and Natural Resources 79Food 76Sports and Recreation 70Trade 70Taxation 66Education and Training 57Community 42Employment 42Tourism 39Social Protection 34Banking and Financial Institutions 31Children and Youth Affairs 27Foreign Affairs 24Heritage 24Transport 24Communications 23Housing 21Public Expenditure and Reform 20Local Government 16Arts 11Development and Zoning 6Defence 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-09-08

Lobbying return by Olympic Federation of Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Awareness programme reach, athlete role models, participation and the potential for sustained public support.::Endorsement of Dare to Believe in end of year wrap

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Olympic Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 82262) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-08

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Increased awareness and understanding, and action, relief or intervention at policy or legislative level in relation to rapid, large-scale increase in the radio levy, without warning; the need for action in legislation or in the context of the Budget, including accessible and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-02

Lobbying return by Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

Health
Intended results

Inform Oireachtas Members of the need for the establishment of a national brain injury case management service with 20 additional posts to reach every person with a brain injury, regardless of location.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-02

Lobbying return by Optum Services (Ireland) Limited

Trade
Intended results

Continue engagement from prior meetings to maintain a constructive, positive relationship and provide policymakers with practical input on issues affecting business operations.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Optum Services (Ireland) Limited" equals CRO name "OPTUM SERVICES (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 579794) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-01

Lobbying return by Optum Services (Ireland) Limited

Health
Intended results

Build rapport with key political stakeholders ahead of the next general election. Highlight how Ireland’s business-friendly environment supports high-value, innovative jobs in Letterkenny and Dublin. Reinforce support for Fianna Fáil priorities, including housing,…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Optum Services (Ireland) Limited" equals CRO name "OPTUM SERVICES (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 579794) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-08-23

Lobbying return by Derreen Sports CLG

Community
Intended results

Establish what grant funding may be available for delivery of public sports infrastructure.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Derreen Sports CLG" equals CRO name "DERREEN SPORTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 747076) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-06-02

Lobbying return by Irish Canoe Union

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Lobbying related to a potential application to the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund for the provision of water sports facilities in the Limerick region. Seeking information on the opening date for the fund and any potential changes to the provisions of the fund for the…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Canoe Union" equals CRO name "IRISH CANOE UNION" (CRO 118443) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Transport
Intended results

Ensure the PSO contract for the Carrickfinn-Dublin return flight is renewed and the current flight schedule is fully maintained.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Progress business priorities for the North-West including the delivery of critical enabling infrastructure in the region

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

That permission be sought on behalf of NGBs/LSPs and other funded bodies to the Revenue Commissioners for a stay on the disclosures required by January 30th, 2026, to June 30th, 2026. 2. That the Minister seeks permission for a derogation for 6 months for the above-mentioned…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Abbey Theatre

Arts
Intended results

To update Government officials on plans for the Abbey Theatre.::To promote awareness of the need for continued support of the Abbey Theatre Redevelopment Project.::To explore and secure opportunities for promotion of the National Theatre of Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Continued alignement on approach to the relevant challenges

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.