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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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2025 recommendations including the implementation of the International Protection Child Payment, measures to reduced the number of homeless families, the need to improve access to CAMHS, increased investment in early years and request to…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Uplift

Justice and Equality
Intended results

that Sinn Féin is a party that is welcoming, inclusive and who listens to the experiences and expertise of transgender people and that the party supports policies that support transgender people and upholds trans rights.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Wool in School

Education and Training
Intended results

We lobbied with government officials to discuss the importance of including wool education and climate smart skills to schools across Ireland. Aligning with government policy and the all island bioeconomy action plan including ESD and the Sustainable Development goals. As part…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Wool in School" has no legal form. "WOOL IN SCHOOL LIMITED" (CRO 728705) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Let's Grow Together! Infant & Childhood Partnerships CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

Want to have a review and reform of Early Starts

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Let's Grow Together! Infant & Childhood Partnerships CLG" equals CRO name "LET’S GROW TOGETHER! INFANT & CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIPS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 658035) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Meath Youth Federation CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Secure support to address issues faced by young people in the county, whether this is by providing extra funding or sourcing adequate facilities for youth service provision

Register of Lobbying2025-05-08

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

Review of grade bands in Junior Cycle examination::Deferral of implementation of Senior Cycle Redevelopment programme::Clear guidance on use of AI at second-level::Professional time for teachers teaching new/ revised Leaving Cert subject specifications

Register of Lobbying2025-05-08

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

Reduced length of two-year Professional Masters in Education qualification ::Payment for PME students for teaching practice::Reduction in length of teachers' salary scale ::Abolition/ reduction in Croke Park hours for teachers::Flexible parental leave for teachers::Leave for…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-08

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

Increased funding and resources for second-level schools::Increased funding for Special Needs Education ::Appointment of Special Needs Education Co-ordinators in all schools

Register of Lobbying2025-05-08

Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of issues relating to Severe Asthma

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Lobbying2025-05-01

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Awareness and support among elected representatives for the NAI call for investment in community neuro-rehabilitation teams in line with the specific commitment within the Programme for Government ::Awareness of the wider Programme for Government Commitments to Neurology and…

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 Lobbying2025-05-01

Lobbying return by CyberSafeIreland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Meetings to introduce the CSK programme

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "CyberSafeIreland" has no legal form. "CYBERSAFEIRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 568651) 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 Lobbying2025-03-06

Lobbying return by Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To secure additional resources for youth work and more specifically to get a designated Youth Centre for Galway City

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "GALWAY REGIONAL YOUTH FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 310202) 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.