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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
0
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

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 Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Environment
Intended results

To accelerate the delivery of flood defence schemes and other essential environmental works in numerous Cork towns ::To further the development of offshore renewables in Cork and to ensure this policy is supported at all levels of government

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Local Development Companies Network CLG

Community
Intended results

Raised profile of the Network Members and highlighting profile of work in community

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Local Development Companies Network CLG" equals CRO name "LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 477861) 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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited

Community
Intended results

Those who intended would consider our proposal and recommendations on how can be more prepared for changing weather events. ::Oireachtas members would consider the work of Irish Rural Link and other Community organisations who attended and how this work can form part of the…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-08

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

Review of grade bands in Junior Cycle examination::Deferral of implementation of Senior Cycle Redevelopment programme::Clear guidance on use of AI at second-level::Professional time for teachers teaching new/ revised Leaving Cert subject specifications

Register of Lobbying2025-05-08

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

Reduced length of two-year Professional Masters in Education qualification ::Payment for PME students for teaching practice::Reduction in length of teachers' salary scale ::Abolition/ reduction in Croke Park hours for teachers::Flexible parental leave for teachers::Leave for…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-08

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

Increased funding and resources for second-level schools::Increased funding for Special Needs Education ::Appointment of Special Needs Education Co-ordinators in all schools

Register of Lobbying2025-05-01

Lobbying return by European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland

Social Protection
Intended results

Introduction to welcome appointment and establish relationship for possible future invitation

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland" has no legal form. "EUROPEAN ANTI-POVERTY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 214663) 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 Lobbying2025-03-04

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensuring the TDs responsible for negotiating the program for government were aware of ISME's principal policiy priorities

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.

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.

Community
Intended results

Inclusion in upcoming programme for government highlighting the continous support of Rethink Ireland and bringing a social innovation and philanthropy agenda to manifesto