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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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

Pension Contributions::To propose that credited social insurance contributions for Farm Assist recipients are provided, as is done for Jobseeker's Allowance/Benefit.::Backdating Credits Pre-2007::To propose extending PRSI credit entitlements to farmers who were ineligible before…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

Fair Deal Reform::To propose reducing the 5-year land/business transfer clause to 3 years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose that land leased under Fair Deal should be classed as “actively farmed” to meet succession criteria.::To propose…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

To propose that the current rate of Class S is retained, and resist any increases until short-term benefits (illness, disability) are included in the scheme.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

PRSI Inclusion for All Farmers and Spouses::To propose that all farmers and spouses/partners working on the farm, are to be included in the PRSI system to ensure entitlement to the contributory old age pension and reduce the risk of poverty in old age.::Dual Pension Calculation…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

To propose that, as the Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.::To propose that, as per the Programme for Government, there must be…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

General Employment Permits::To propose no further increases in GEP annual salary.::To propose the need for a full roll-out of a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all horticulture sectors based on the national minimum wage.::To propose that there are supports for rising employment…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

To propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows farmers from all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their co-op, specially assigned bank account or State Farm Volatility Fund.::To propose that the deferred…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Nasc Ireland

Social Protection
Intended results

Ukraine Civil Society Forum sought to inform TDs of concerns related to the consequence of the legislation particularly for older people, those with a disability or other vulnerability.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-08

Lobbying return by Trinity College Dublin Students' Union

Social Protection
Intended results

to secure free period products for Higher Education Institutions. Emailed Paschal Donohoe, Gary Gannon, Nessa Hourigan, Mary Lou McDonald, Alan Farrell, Darragh O'Brien, Joe O'Brien, Louise O'Reilly, Duncan Smith, Joan Collins, Patrick Costello, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brid Smith,…