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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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AreaAll 1027Economic Development and Industry 149Transport 113Health 106Finance 101Agriculture 68Energy and Natural Resources 57Taxation 53Environment 48Justice and Equality 42Budgetary matters 34Employment 26Education and Training 23EU Affairs 23Housing 22Communications 21Trade 21Tourism 20Public Expenditure and Reform 15Social Protection 13Children and Youth Affairs 12Community 10Foreign Affairs 10Arts 8Banking and Financial Institutions 8Sports and Recreation 7Development and Zoning 4Food 4Heritage 4Local Government 4Marine 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate AmCham views with regard to the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate AmCham views with regard to the Data Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by JTI Ireland Limited

Trade
Intended results

To share information with public representatives on nicotine pouch regulation and responsible marketing and sales practices.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "JTI Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "JTI IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 378922) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Atticus Partners Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Creation of a policy environment which would support Ireland's ambitions to be a leading tech hub in the EU.::Meetings for Lenovo UK.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by The Federation of Independent Retailers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Sought to build a relationship and ensure the interests of Fed members were understood by their local TD representatives. ::To make Dail Members better understand the challenges facing independent retailers in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Suggestion for policy changes and initiatives that the Government can put in place to help insulate news publishers’ businesses from the worst effects of AI on the one hand, and, on the other, to encourage the responsible use of AI to support efficiency within media outlets

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Beefplan Movement

Agriculture
Intended results

To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Beefplan Movement" has no legal form. "BEEF PLAN MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 640399) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Rockwood Consulting ULC

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

EU Affairs
Intended results

To discuss the EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Fennell Public Affairs Limited

Tourism
Intended results

To provide the perspective of Booking.com on proposed legislation on Short Term Lettings and to seek an opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise Tourism and Employment pre legislative scrutiny hearings on the draft Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Fennell Public Affairs Limited" equals CRO name "FENNELL PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 561994) 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.