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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; …
0
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1200
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
6
SIPO donation records
414 of 422 divisions
98%
Vote participation

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SIPO donation reports 6

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

Filters

AreaAll 1200Energy and Natural Resources 200Health 158Environment 152Transport 121Finance 79Education and Training 66Budgetary matters 50Children and Youth Affairs 50Taxation 50Justice and Equality 36Foreign Affairs 35Economic Development and Industry 33Agriculture 32Communications 24Community 13Housing 13Employment 12Public Expenditure and Reform 12Social Protection 10Marine 9Tourism 9Development and Zoning 6Arts 5EU Affairs 5Trade 5Food 3Gaeltacht 3Heritage 3Sports and Recreation 3Banking and Financial Institutions 1Defence 1Local Government 1
YearAll 12002026 2242025 1452024 2342023 2372022 1922021 1212020 47
Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Have Oireachtas members attend NYCI lobbying day in Buswells::Increased funding for youth work in Budget 2027::Meet with the Minister for Education and Youth to discuss youth work funding::Meet with Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to discuss…

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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Asking for a submission of TDs research to be submitted to the consultation::PQs to be raised on the status of the strategy and if the data from surveys would be published and made available

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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

An increase in the budget of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland from the HSE to expand services. To increase the services provided to people living with dementia.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Environment
Intended results

That members of the Oireachtas Committee on Artifical Intelligence attend FCCJ's event on AI, Misogyny & Climate Justice

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vintners' Federation of Ireland" has no legal form. "VINTNERS' FEDERATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112132) 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 Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by Helium Arts

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Attendance at Launch of Research by Helium young people on Access to the Arts on 23 September

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Helium Arts" equals CRO name "HELIUM ARTS" (CRO 486621) 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 Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by National Gallery of Ireland

Arts
Intended results

Awareness of our Schools Programme and our partnership with SMBC Aviation Capital. Gain support from the the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth in helping the Gallery secure matched-funding and permanent support from Government.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Budget Investment to Deliver on Programme for Government Commitments to Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Services. Support for EU Neurological Health During Ireland's EU Presidency 2026

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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