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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Christopher O'Sullivan

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Cork South-West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (2025-01-29 → current)
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1196
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
385 of 422 divisions
91%
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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Register of Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek to have the increase in the regulatory levy halted or reduced, and for political or regulatory intervention to take place to address the concerns of Members; to communicate the pressure caused to radio stations by such a large-scale increase in a state mandated charge.

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 Lobbying2026-05-14

Lobbying return by Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services CLG

Health
Intended results

To have the Representatives visit Tabor Lodge & provide updates

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services CLG" equals CRO name "TABOR LODGE ADDICTION AND HOUSING SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 311070) 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 Lobbying2026-05-12

Lobbying return by Túath Housing Association

Housing
Intended results

Mayor Cllr Mary Linehan Foley to attend the official sod turning of Clós an tSuláin, Meadowlands in Macroom, Cork on 20 January 2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Túath Housing Association" equals CRO name "TUATH HOUSING ASSOCIATION" (CRO 326944) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

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

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Shape Budget 2026 and future development of Cork

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 economic development of Cork

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 The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

To secure recognition and policy support for the role of local gun clubs in conservation, heritage, and rural development, and to promote practical measures that enable them to continue delivering biodiversity protection, rural community engagement, and economic value.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To seek support from Irish Ministers, TDs and MEPs to ensure that the EU Commission urgently remove the beef and poultry import concessions planned under the EU–Mercosur agreement in.::To highlight that a delegation travelled across key beef-producing regions in Brazil, visiting…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Heritage
Intended results

For the designation process to be halted until corrent analysis is conducted and presented as part of the 4th river basin management planning cycle.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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.