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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Jim O'Callaghan

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Dublin Bay South
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Justice (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-04)
Office
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (2025-06-05 → current)
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
2055
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
340 of 422 divisions
81%
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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by eircom Limited

Communications
Intended results

Brief the Dept of Justice on investment by eir in creating a safe and secure telecommunications network in Ireland and provide perspective on forthcoming national and EU legislation as it impacts on eir

Register of Lobbying2026-09-08

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Increased awareness and understanding, and action, relief or intervention at policy or legislative level in relation to rapid, large-scale increase in the radio levy, without warning; the need for action in legislation or in the context of the Budget, including accessible and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2026-01-22

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Communications
Intended results

Request that questions in Dail Eireann and relevant Oireachtas Committees by asked regarding data protection enforcement against data brokers that sell peoples location data. ::Hold a briefing on the Real Time Bidding security breach and related data protection concerns.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

An introductory meeting to brief on Vodafone’s ongoing investment commitments, infrastructure deployment challenges, Government legislative priorities related to telecommunications, and other priority policy areas shaping Ireland’s and the EU’s digital competitiveness, including…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2025-09-20

Lobbying return by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd

Communications
Intended results

To raise awareness of the potential impact of the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 462932) 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 Lobbying2025-09-01

Lobbying return by Sky Ireland

Communications
Intended results

For the Minister to have a greater understanding of Sky's business and investment in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sky Ireland" has no legal form. "SKY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 547787) 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 Lobbying2025-05-30

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Amendments needed to copyright legislation to protect publishers' content and ensure fair negotiations with platforms; Speedy enactment of Defamation Bill; Highlight impact of new Revenue rules re contributors

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Introductory letter from new Vodafone Ireland CEO, outlining Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, also covering the challenges facing the sector across Europe, and possible solutions.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Communications
Intended results

That, in the Programme for Government, the Government commit to have an independent review of the Data Protection Commission, and support strong DPC action against toxic recommender algorithms. ::To inform those involved in the programme for government negotiations of ICCL's…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2024-01-20

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

To ensure an understanding of the benefits of the Tozi App and Vodafone's commitment to addressing cyberbullying.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by BoyleSports

Communications
Intended results

To secure a meeting with relevant TD's to understand intentions for selected parts of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

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 Lobbying2022-12-04

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Removal or reduction of the Broadcasting Levy.::Expansion of the journalism bursary, committed to in the OSMR bill, to include all independent broadcasters.::Amendment to allow flexibility in hourly scheduling of commercial advertisements.::Designation of a commissioner in the…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2022-09-20

Lobbying return by Cuala Senior Care Limited

Communications
Intended results

Fact Sheets on Home Care Sector

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cuala Senior Care Limited" equals CRO name "CUALA SENIOR CARE LIMITED" (CRO 413662) 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.