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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

John Paul O'Shea

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Cork North-West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
4 current, 2 ended — Committee on Budgetary Oversight; Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development; …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
408
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
416 of 422 divisions
99%
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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by National Disability Services Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Make policy makers aware of the NDSA pre-budget submission::A follow up discussion meeting

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Attendance at the LGBT Ireland Pride Breakfast to meet volunteers, staff and group members

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Include progressive recommendations on the development of the Committee's report on drug policy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Council of The Bar of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Share the Ibec Open for Business campaign and business concerns for inclusion, openness and social cohesion

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Share our briefing paper outlining our high-level concerns regarding the proposed Bill, and ask TDs and Senators to raise these concerns within their parties, in representations to the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and in debates on the Bill.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Outhouse CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To secure changes in the bill to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ international protection applicants with respect to vulnerability assessments; safety for disclosure of LGBTQ+ identity; early access to legal advice; enhanced safeguards on the right to appeal; the right for an appeal to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Raise awareness on gaps in legislation

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Age & Opportunity

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Positive influence for older people on allocation and priorities of funding across a range of issues including an Independent Commissioner for Older People, tackling loneliness & isolation and the delivery of a Statutory Homecare Scheme

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Age & Opportunity" equals CRO name "AGE AND OPPORTUNITY" (CRO 284318) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To underline the importance of enhanced Garda resources for Cork to keep pace with population growth and ensure safety in the city and county.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The immediate right to family reunion for all legally resident migrants in full time employment. Improvements to the Family Reunion application process.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To highlight the shortage of gardaí in Cork and to ensure that Cork gets an increased allocation from the next graduate class of new recruits

Register of Lobbying2025-01-22

Lobbying return by Immigrant Council of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Reflection of ICI recommendations in PFG for negotiations and incoming Government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Immigrant Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "IMMIGRANT COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 412824) 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.