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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
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1198
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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AreaAll 1198Health 308Children and Youth Affairs 85Agriculture 76Education and Training 75Justice and Equality 75Economic Development and Industry 69Budgetary matters 63Housing 49Environment 41Taxation 40Finance 38Energy and Natural Resources 34Community 29Employment 24Transport 23Local Government 22Communications 18Social Protection 18Tourism 18Public Expenditure and Reform 17EU Affairs 16Development and Zoning 15Foreign Affairs 11Trade 10Arts 6Banking and Financial Institutions 5Food 4Sports and Recreation 4Heritage 3Marine 2
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Register of Lobbying2021-04-30

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

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The regulations need to be reviewed and the amount of red tape needs to be reduced as it is stopping projects from progressing. There are variances implementation of planning across the country::Above shop units must become a priority for councils and government. Bringing…

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Some of the supports and systems that have come out are too bureaucratic and it is causing problems as various levels from application through to the administration of same::It is vital that the supports continue in some way beyond reopening, they cannot just cut off and need to…

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

It is vital that the businesses who need support are able to access the various measures in place, some of the methods/criteria used to determine suitability are too restrictive

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

Transport
Intended results

Delivery of the Bus service to Carlow must be a priority, it will assist in further connecting the town, especially as it moves to become a university town.::Funding needs to be put towards this project and its delivery::We are focused on bringing sustainable transport solutions…

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

Communications
Intended results

In Carlow we have businesses that are not receiving proper connection and are not on the NBI list, despite NBI passing their premises. This is because a commercial operator has suggested they service the premises. This needs to be reviewed and amended to ensure businesses are…

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

Communications
Intended results

In Carlow we have businesses that are not receiving proper connection and are not on the NBI list, despite NBI passing their premises. This is because a commercial operator has suggested they service the premises. This needs to be reviewed and amended to ensure businesses are…

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The scheme needs to be avaiable to all such premises regardless of their location, there are many business in rural locations who need to be able to access this funding::Businesses are trying to plan for reopening and clarity is needed. Having been closed for so long, finances…

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

Education and Training
Intended results

Ensuring that there is support of the application and the colleges in progressing and delivering on the TUSEI::The priority is on the delivery of the application and focus needs to remain on this. With ongoing noise and distraction on issues such as HQ location amongst other…

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

Communications
Intended results

Businesses need clarity, they need to be able to plan for reopening properly. In many cases they need to recruit staff, retrofit premises, restock and adjust premises/offering. They need time, support and guidance to do this.::Clarity in message is key, too many mixed and…

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 Lobbying2021-04-30

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

Tourism
Intended results

The oportunity of enhancing the Barrow track as a Blueway for Carlow needs to be revisited, we have seen a resurgence in interest in exploring and enjoying outdoor space and most of the track is currently not accessible to all::Study to look at potential greenway for Carlow, 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 Lobbying2021-02-22

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Education and Training
Intended results

Support for reform and implementation of the EPSEN Act and AsIAm's work in this area

Register of Lobbying2021-02-22

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure a public hearing whereby our organisation might advocate our case for reforming EPSEN in the context of new developments on inclusive education and best practices as outlined in international law.

Register of Lobbying2021-01-26

Lobbying return by National Disability Services Association

Health
Intended results

To influence policy and legislation regarding disability services

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Disability Services Association" has no legal form. "NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 300869) 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 Lobbying2021-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Priorities to support the economic recovery and future growth of the South-East

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.