Lobbying return by The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
AgricultureIntended results
A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Darren O'Rourke
- 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
- 6
- SIPO donation records
- 98%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
414 of 422 divisions
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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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Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.
Lobbying return by Marketing English in Ireland
TransportIntended results
Ensure that all international students, including English Language Students, are eligible for the student leap card. The NTA have changed their eligibility criteria recently to exclude ELE students. ::Establish stakeholder engagement mechanism for the sector. The ELE sector felt…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Marketing English in Ireland" has no legal form. "MARKETING ENGLISH IN IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 207303) 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.
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Providing sufficient resources to enable the successful completion of the national Designated Maritime Area Plan on time.
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Implement the new Planning and Development Act. ::Resourcing and support for the the implementation of the renewable energy targets set out in the National Planning Framework.::Priority for renewable energy projects in the planning system and more resources for ACP and relevant…
Lobbying return by Cormac McKay
TransportIntended results
To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time…
Lobbying return by Statkraft Ireland Limited
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To keep lines of communications open and keep all parties informed on the NISA project developments.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Statkraft Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "STATKRAFT IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 487313) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Lobbied TD's and Senators on the main items required to mobilise the biomethane sector in Ireland including: 1.A Government statement reaffirming its commitment to biomethane strategy. 2.The immediate publication of the full design of the RHO scheme. 3.Government removes all…
Lobbying return by Ibec
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To communicate industry perspectives on the use of AI within the small business community
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish…
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.
Lobbying return by Ibec
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To communicate industry perspectives about the an SFA survey on AI usage
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP
HealthIntended results
The extension of tax relief as a qualifying expense to counselling and psychotherapy.::The application of a VAT exemption to counselling and psychotherapy services which will create an equity between Counsellors/Psychotherapists and other allied health professionals.::The…
Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland
CommunityIntended results
Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
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.
Lobbying return by Chime
Education and TrainingIntended results
Influence the Department to develop Irish Sign Language Leaving Cert Exam as soon as possible, and for the Minister to order the collation and publication of STen outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Chime" has no legal form. "CHIME LIMITED" (CRO 206335) 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.
Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary
Education and TrainingIntended results
Represent parents voices regarding the following areas: * Special Education Teacher (SET) allocation, including the timing of when the allocations are being notified to schools; • Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocation, including the timing of when the allocations are being…
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.