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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

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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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Register of Lobbying2026-09-03

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

Support for Cork Development Forum's priorities in delivering important public transport schemes, such as Luas Cork, the Cork Area Commuter Rail programme and Bus Connects Cork

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Acknowledge and encourage the Deputy’s supportive stance on relevant policy as part of the National tourism policy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

Oireachtas member attendance at a drop-in briefing hosted by the Car Rental Council on the role of the car rental sector, including a discussion on how forthcoming EU Clean Corporate Vehicles proposals may affect rental fleet availability, visitor mobility and regional tourism…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company

Transport
Intended results

The intended outcome of these communications is to influence policy and legislative decision-making in order to: 1. Facilitate amendments to existing legislation that govern the cashless parking market. 2. Create an open market framework allowing multiple apps to operate…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company" equals CRO name "YEWTREE INFOTAINMENT UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 643702) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by UTS Technologies

Transport
Intended results

The intended outcome of these communications is to influence policy and legislative decision-making in order to: 1. Facilitate amendments to existing legislation that govern the cashless parking market. 2. Create an open market framework allowing multiple apps to operate…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "UTS Technologies" has no legal form. "UTS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED" (CRO 334747) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for accelerated delivery of public transport projects including MetroLink, DART+, Luas extensions and BusConnects to address congestion and support employment.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

To discuss the upcoming publication of the European Commission's proposal on Greening Corporate Fleets, specifically the impact that EV mandates will have on the car rental sector in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

To share a press release from the Car Rental Council of Ireland on the upcoming publication of the European proposal on Greening Corporate Fleets.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by Cormac McKay

Transport
Intended 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…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Advocated for a more efficient and integrated public transport network across the Greater Dublin Area to better support the city's businesses and growing workforce

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To advocate for progress on transport infrastructure projects underway in the Cork region and critical to the region's economic development, including the R624 and N25.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To generate support among a cross-party grouping of TDs and Senators for the transport policies of Cork Chamber and its members, including the need for improved access roads from the city centre to West Cork, rural bus services, increased commuter rail and park and ride options,…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To advocate for acceleration in the speed of infrastructure delivery, particularly in terms of regional connectivity in Cork and key projects in the region, including the Cork Luas, M28 and M20.