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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 Lobbying2026-04-02

Lobbying return by Medical Emergency Response

Education and Training
Intended results

To inform Deputies of MER’s work and recent developments relating to emergency preparedness in schools and to contribute to the conversation on issues concerning allergies, including access to emergency medicines and training.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

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

Education and Training
Intended results

To invite relevant Oireachtas members to the launch of AsIAm and DRCC's launch of reseach on Sexual Harm

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Marketing English in Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To inform policymakers of the economic, educational and reputational impact of policy decisions affecting the English Language Education sector; to seek constructive engagement and consultation with the sector on proposed policy changes; and to advocate for proportionate,…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Marketing English in Ireland" has no legal form. "MARKETING ENGLISH IN IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 207303) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

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

Education and Training
Intended results

To invite relevant Oireachtas members to the launch of AsIAm and DRCC's launch of reseach on Sexual Harm

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Education and Training
Intended results

Represent the parents voice regarding AI in education

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National parents Council Primary" equals CRO name "NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL- PRIMARY" (CRO 258148) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish Development Education Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Political stakeholders such as parliamentarians know and support our policy case for increased investment and prioritisation of Global Citizenship Education in the coming years

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by JKS Communications

Education and Training
Intended results

Stakeholder forum, JOC attendance, change in Leap Card criteria, regulation, meeting with Minister

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "JKS Communications" has no legal form. "JKS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 507938) 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 Lobbying2026-01-15

Lobbying return by Gaeloideachas

Education and Training
Intended results

Aitheantas agus tacaíocht do naíonraí Méadú ar líon na scoileanna Réiteach ar an nganntanas múinteoirí Polasaí láidir don Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gaeloideachas" equals CRO name "GAELOIDEACHAS" (CRO 317146) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Chime

Education and Training
Intended results

Influence the Department to develop Irish Sign Language Leaving Cert Exam as soon as possible, and for the Minister to order the collation and publication of STen outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Chime" has no legal form. "CHIME LIMITED" (CRO 206335) 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 National parents Council Primary

Education and Training
Intended results

Represent parents voices regarding the following areas: * Special Education Teacher (SET) allocation, including the timing of when the allocations are being notified to schools; • Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocation, including the timing of when the allocations are being…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National parents Council Primary" equals CRO name "NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL- PRIMARY" (CRO 258148) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Change in ensuring equality in education for children with Down syndrome.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2025-09-09

Lobbying return by National Principals' Forum

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure a meeting with Minister Helen McEntee if possible to discuss these issues with a view to working towards positive collaborative change.