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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Darren O'Rourke

Sinn Féin

Constituency / panel
Meath East
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence; Joint Committee on Education and Youth; …

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight Ibec priorities in relation to AI and the environment/workforce transition to members of Joint Committee on AI

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate details of the Small Firms Association survey on AI usage among small businesses.

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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Irish Recorded Music Association Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

That the invited DPOs would attend an “associated event” IRMA is co-organising as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

Register of Lobbying2026-08-19

Lobbying return by MSD

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek consideration of MSD Ireland's proposed amendments and recommendations relating to the development of Private Wires legislation.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) 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

To communicate local winners of the SFA's annual National Small Business Award.

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 DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Provide briefing document on AI project to inform Dáil debate, with request to raise NYCI project::Invitation to meet to discuss AI STEAM project ::Organise AV room presentation on citizens jury ::Attend Launch of Youth Juries Report on AI and Young People – DCU, 4 June…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 County Meath Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Engage with Local Government Ministers and Oireachtas members ahead of Budget 2026. Raise awareness of the local and regional priorities, specifically those of our County Meath Chamber members.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives on the use of AI within the small business community

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives about the an SFA survey on AI usage

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Chartered Accountants Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Meeting set up.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Chartered Accountants Ireland" has no legal form. "CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 469828) 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 Lobbying2024-09-19

Lobbying return by EQUINIX (IRELAND)

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To convey Equinix viewpoints on connection for Equinix Data Centres

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "EQUINIX (IRELAND)" has no legal form. "EQUINIX (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 323301) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Raise awareness of potential to accelerate deliver of the National Digital Strategy and engage with policymakers on this potential across new technologies, education, skills, health, cybersecurity, cloud computing and energy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) 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.