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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 Lobbying2023-05-17

Lobbying return by BioMarin International Limited

Health
Intended results

Awareness raising and improving access to treatments for people with rare diseases.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "BioMarin International Limited" equals CRO name "BIOMARIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" (CRO 500060) 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 Lobbying2023-05-17

Lobbying return by Uber

Transport
Intended results

Provide a briefing on Uber's operations in Ireland, including Uber's work to address the shortage of taxis on the market. Hold an exchange of views on the taxi market and regulatory framework in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Uber" has no legal form. "UBER LIMITED" (CRO 564552) 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 Lobbying2023-05-16

Lobbying return by BoyleSports

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Introduction to the new Gambling Regulator CEO designate, outlining how BoyleSports have long called for the establishment of a gambling regulator and strongly support the efforts of this government in delivering a new Gambling Regulatory Authority. ::Public Officials -…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BoyleSports" has no legal form. "BOYLESPORTS LIMITED" (CRO 194670) 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 Lobbying2023-05-16

Lobbying return by Age & Opportunity

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Heightened awareness of the value of an Independent Commissioner in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the challenges and opportunities arising

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Age & Opportunity" equals CRO name "AGE AND OPPORTUNITY" (CRO 284318) 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 Lobbying2023-05-16

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

That Irish elected representatives support greater ambition for within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration

Register of Lobbying2023-05-10

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Support for the implementation of the policy recommendation within the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy to ensure that each HSE CHO area has a dedicated community neurorehabilitation team

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 Lobbying2023-05-09

Lobbying return by Cork Business Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

More visible Garda presence on the streets of Cork City, particularly during daytime hours

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Cork Business Association" has no legal form. "CORK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 205646) 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 Lobbying2023-05-09

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Tax reform package, housing and infrstructure development, securing a green economy, productivity development, indigenous industrial policy reform, establishing a state security clearance regime, maintaining the public sector, protecting the social welfare system, credible state…

Register of Lobbying2023-02-23

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See the Registration for short-term legislation changed. Legislation in its current state will be detrimental to the Tourism industry in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2023-02-01

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Attending the ISCF Buswell meeting for TDs / Senators & informing them the effects the STR Legislation & Planning Legislation on the Tourism industry in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2023-01-23

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Attending the meetings & input in the process. Engag with officals in relation wuth urgent changes required. Study on CPC & CPC cards granted to over 60's once they have 5 completed modules. Meeting on the price of diesel. No imput on the NFD, request measurers not proceed until…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Solar Energy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Government policy and regulatory and legislative framework that is most favourable to the deployment of solar PV in ROI.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Solar Energy Association" has no legal form. "IRISH SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION LIMITED" (CRO 359956) 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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Clear directive from Government (Depts of Health and Education) instructing schools not to use programmes of materials funded by alcohol industry sources

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To highlight the impact that budget proposals will have on General Practice leading to further waiting lists and to ensure adequate capacity is in place in General Practice before any expansion of free GP care can be considered.