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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

James O'Connor

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Cork East
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
5 current, 2 ended — Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence; Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1027
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
350 of 422 divisions
83%
Vote participation

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Eli Lilly and Company

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To raise awareness amongst stakeholders of how Ireland can remain competitive as a destination for future global life sciences investment, by ensuring that pharmaceutical innovation is valued at all stages of the value chain, including measures to increase support for research…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight Ibec priorities for the General Scheme of the AI and Data Bill 2026 to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, tourism and Employment.

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight Ibec priorities in relation to AI and the environment/workforce transition to members of Joint Committee on AI

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives on Budget 2027

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate details of the Small Firms Association survey on AI usage among small businesses.

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Share research report with Frontier Economics examining economic contribution of digitally intensive sectors and regulatory recommendations.

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To inform key stakeholders as to the impact of US Tariffs on Irish Whiskey.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Irish Distillers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Irish Distillers’ advocacy efforts sought to secure a favourable trading environment for Irish whiskey

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Distillers" has no legal form. "IRISH DISTILLERS LIMITED" (CRO 23732) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by The Federation of Independent Retailers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Rased concerns about a range of matters facing small independent shops in Ireland. Including: -Rising energy costs -Wage pressure including the minimum wage -The €1,800 tobacco and vape licence cost, combined. -Concerns about retail crime and its direct and impact financial…

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

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Irish Recorded Music Association Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate key considerations of the creative sectors during the pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026.::To discuss the Government’s plans in the cultural space during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-07

Lobbying return by Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure fair treatment of performers’ rights.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG" equals CRO name "RECORDED ARTISTS ACTORS PERFORMERS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 309692) 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 Lobbying2026-09-03

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Support for Cork Development Forum's priorities in economic development, including discussion about the government plans for a next generation site and why such a landbank should be developed in Cork to attract future commercial and industrial opportunities