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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 Lobbying2026-05-05

Lobbying return by Diabetes Ireland

Health
Intended results

To work with relevant stakeholders to develop a work stream to include the development of a strategic framework to improve quality of life for people with diabetes and reduce long term costs to the health service of diabetes complications.::Advancing the benefits of Integrated…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-01

Lobbying return by Optum Services (Ireland) Limited

Trade
Intended results

Engagement with policymakers to highlight the impact of cross‑border working challenges on regional businesses. Building relationships with key political stakeholders and outlining how Ireland’s business‑friendly environment supports high‑value jobs in Letterkenny and Dublin,…

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 Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Irish Deer Commission

Environment
Intended results

For the relevant deregation to be applied to Sika deer, and the removal of Sika and Fallow deer from the list of invasive allien species, to avoid unintended consquences.

Register of Lobbying2026-04-17

Lobbying return by Special Olympics Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Seeking to secure Sports funding.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Special Olympics Ireland" equals CRO name "SPECIAL OLYMPICS IRELAND" (CRO 228545) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Update on citizenship application of a high performance athlete.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives on the economic overview of the small business sector

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform and shape the development of the North-West 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Policy changes in Budget 2026 which will result in increased investment in the region and support business competitiveness and job creation, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects, business supports and skills development.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

During the launch with Minister McConalogue, we outlined the importance of the grant and the direct benefits it provides to affiliates and to the grassroots of the sector. Our objective was to ensure that the Minister understood the value of the programme and to reaffrim support…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Improved understanding of and support for the inclusion of Autistic people in sporting opportunities

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Reintroduce the essential VAT equalisation measure removed in 2019. But this time, targeted towards lower-emission VRT bands. ::Resist outright the European Commission’s proposed commercial fleet EV purchase mandate. ::That Government ensure that there is sufficient grid…