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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)
0
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

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 Lobbying2021-01-07

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

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The County Carlow Chamber have met with the County Council in relation to the Vision and the development of Carlow. We believe that this long term strategy will transform Carlow Town into a regional powerhouse of sustainable economic growth that will offer business…

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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

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The initial aspects of the plan seeking funding are vital to transforming Carlow and it is imperative that we see success in the applications to help spearhead the changes. Inc match funding the proposals are in the region of €21m funding request::Carlow has a range of…

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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

Employment
Intended results

The current programme is based on comparing trading levels against the same period in 2019. As many retail business experienced a higher than normal trade in the July August period due to the earlier restrictions and also due to the fact that the period is traditionally slower…

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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

Communications
Intended results

The messages need to be communicated in a timely manner to ensue that businesses have the information needed to plan and implement the necessary changes::The government introduced a 5 stage plan, which then has modifications at all levels. This means that it cannot be easily…

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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

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The planning system is cumbersome and not working properly, there needs to be a review of the system and ensure that it can work to support and address the challenges::The costs to bring many of units in above retail space locations do not make it viable for owners to being the…

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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…

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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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The Plan has been developed in consultation with various stakeholders and it is key that it has wide ranging support to ensure it is delivered for the businesses and communities of Carlow::It is vital that local issues are being fed up the channels to national government level…

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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

Development and Zoning
Intended results

If the vacant space was brought back to residential use, it woudl be a big step towards aleviating the issues of the housing crisis across the county and would also have a strong economic impact on the town centres and their viability. Government needs to address this and put…

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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 Lobbying2020-11-23

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Constitutional protection of the right to housing

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Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2020-11-03

Lobbying return by Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's Build Solid Ground campaign::Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's newest ReStore- opening soon in Dublin.

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Published name "Habitat for Humanity Ireland" equals CRO name "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (IRELAND)" (CRO 362823) 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 Lobbying2020-10-08

Lobbying return by Respond

Housing
Intended results

Increase awareness of the challenges facing social housing and support for Respond projects

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Respond" equals CRO name "RESPOND" (CRO 90576) 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.