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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; …
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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.

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Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Prosper Meath CLG

Health
Intended results

Acknowledgement of the support provided by the Public Officials to the outgoing CEO and the opportunity to meet the new CEO and senior management team and to highlight and promote the good work carried out by the organisation and continued support of the Public Officials going…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Prosper Meath CLG" equals CRO name "PROSPER MEATH COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185627) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Wildlife Trust CLG.

Environment
Intended results

Gather information on when the marine protected area bill will be released and highlight our key asks to ensure it is ambitious and effective. Gather information on how the EMFAF fund is spent. Address issues around forestry information in schools. Gather information around…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Wildlife Trust CLG." equals CRO name "IRISH WILDLIFE TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 85061) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Education and Training
Intended results

To provide parents and students views on the newly introduced Hot school meals scheme

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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Education and Training
Intended results

NPC presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth parents views on the new primary curriculum

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Request for PQs on breakdown of Budget 2026 allocation::Share details of NYCI Pre Budget Submission 2027::Seek support for Private Members Motion on investment in youth work::Follow up on Dáil topical issue & request to meet::Support for Budget 2027 ask

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Raise the need for youth places and spaces in Dáil debate ::Raise the low level of youth service funding in NDP allocation in DEY Sectoral plan::PQs on capital for youth services ::Meet on the need for funding on youth places and spaces and linking with online health taskforce

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Provide information and have Members raise questions in Committee session with DEY officials::Parliamentary Questions to be raised on implementation plan for OFY::Secure a meeting to discuss current status of OFY & the National Youth Sector Reference Group

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Seek a meeting with Minister for Education and Youth::Invitation to speak at NYCI Annual conference 17th June ::Parliamentary Questions on the Youth Work Act 2001::Request to speak to local champions and youth work champions ::Raise questions with the Minister in Oireachtas…

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Raise youth homelessness in Dail statements::Raise PQs on youth homelessness, including a successor strategy::Provide information on NYCI position and advocacy work on youth homelessness

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of the impact of cancer in each constituency across Ireland::Seek support from Oireachtas members for improved services for people impacted by cancer

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Raise awareness about alcohol and road safety report from AAI. Recommendations include increased road side breath testing, streamlining of cumbersome procedures around testing, whole of population measures to reduce alcohol consumption.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Catholic Education Partnership CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure the attendance of Members of the Oireachtas to a presentation in Leinster House on 7th May.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Catholic Education Partnership CLG" equals CRO name "CATHOLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 673771) 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.