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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Carlow-Kilkenny
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Health (2025-01-29 → current)
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1197
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
376 of 422 divisions
89%
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 Lobbying2023-05-11

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

The shortfall in budgetary funding remains an issue and the baseline needs to be reviewed, Carlow Co Co cannot hire on a budget top-up as that is not guaranteed into the next year

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2023-01-10

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

Review funding of LA's to ensure they are properly funded::It is vital that we remove the focus/need to make up the shortfall in LA funding through the increasing of Commercial Rates / LPT

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2023-01-10

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

Businesses should be able to work with their nearest local Enterprise office, not just the one in the county to which their rates are billed. Wew have members in the Graiguecullebn area who cannot avail of some Carlow LEO programmes even though it is not even 3km away; at teh…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2023-01-10

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

Our towns have the capacity to help deal with the challenges in housing, more needs to be done with vacant stock/premises::Incentives for Owners to bring and convert vacant units into accommodation for both long and short term rentals

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2022-09-19

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

The project needs to move forward, can the department review and advice where things are at in relation to allowing the project move to the next phase

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2022-05-18

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Local Government
Intended results

Giving inside to the structure of Self catering in Ireland::Highlight the importance of Self Catering in Ireland - bringing employment to the areas::Bringing clarity of the position that self catering has 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 Lobbying2022-01-18

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

Discuss the annual shortfall in funding that is impacting on the Carlow County Council, its resourcing and ability to deliver on services

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2022-01-18

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

Carlow 2040 is key to the rejuvenation of the town and county, we would like to see progress moving along at a stronger pace, it is important that the investment in our town and county happens::The Minister has been supportive of the Carlow 2040 plan and the funding allocated is…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-09-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

System is outdated, the methods and processes need changing, Carlow County Council or left short on funding an an annual basis and it impacts on al individuals, communities and businesses in the county::The shortfall needs to be addressed and future models reviewed::Impacts of…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-09-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

The programme is again delayed, however we need to work to move our town centres forward now, we cannot wait::The TCHC programme through the Heritage Council has been well received, however is is underfunded and under resourced. At present to join the programme there is a long…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-04-30

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

System is outdated and the methods used to calculate to do take into account the demands on resources, population density/size and this results in councils like Carlow loosing out by not receiving their fair share::The model needs to be reviewed to ensure councils are funded…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-04-30

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

Review the Local Government Funding Model::Government need to review alternative means and sources for funding and supporting Local Government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-01-07

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Local Government
Intended results

The waiver on Commercial rates that was introduced and provided 9 months relief to businesses in 2020 needs to be extended into the first quarter of 2021 at the minimum. The challenges from COVID will remain and perhaps be stronger following Christmas and that coupled with the…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2019-09-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Local Government
Intended results

Ensure commitment to business priorities for the Local Elections

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.