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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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Highlight the issues facing commercial fleet operators in decarbonising their operations, recognition for HVO and challenges with infrastructure available to support future new energy needs particularly in electrifying fleets

Register of Lobbying2023-05-31

Lobbying return by Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)

Transport
Intended results

To discuss the high levels of uninsured driving in Ireland during our meeting with the Oireachtas Committee, highlighting that Ireland has amongst the highest levels of uninsured vehicles in the EU.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-17

Lobbying return by Uber

Transport
Intended results

Provide a briefing on Uber's operations in Ireland, including Uber's work to address the shortage of taxis on the market. Hold an exchange of views on the taxi market and regulatory framework in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Uber" has no legal form. "UBER LIMITED" (CRO 564552) 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 Lobbying2023-01-23

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Attending the meetings & input in the process. Engag with officals in relation wuth urgent changes required. Study on CPC & CPC cards granted to over 60's once they have 5 completed modules. Meeting on the price of diesel. No imput on the NFD, request measurers not proceed until…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Transport
Intended results

Ensure Dublin’s economy and society can benefit from Metrolink as quickly as possible

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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Uber

Transport
Intended results

Provide a briefing on Uber's operations in Ireland, including Uber's work on sustainability more broadly. Hold an exchange of views on the taxi market and regulatory framework in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Uber" has no legal form. "UBER LIMITED" (CRO 564552) 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 Lobbying2023-01-18

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

MPI's pre-Budget submission on key policy asks to promote shared sustainable transport

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2023-01-18

Lobbying return by Unite the Union, Ireland Region

Transport
Intended results

Regulation of motor mechanics trade; NCT service to only hire qualified mechanics; invitation for Unite to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport to discuss the above.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-10

Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Transport
Intended results

To highlight the key issues affecting taxi supply in Ireland and discuss potential solutions outlined in FREE NOW's White Paper on Supply, including changes to encourage new entrants into the industry; greater quality of market data through industry partnerships and technology;…