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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Kieran O'Donnell

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Limerick City
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (2025-01-29 → current)

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

Housing
Intended results

To explain the projects underway by housebuilders for older people/step down housing and the barriers to construct more step-down schemes.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Community Law & Mediation

Housing
Intended results

Amendment of draft legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Community Law & Mediation" equals CRO name "COMMUNITY LAW AND MEDIATION" (CRO 69771) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Respond

Housing
Intended results

Key priorities to be identified and addressed in Budget 2027

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-08

Lobbying return by Fold Ireland

Housing
Intended results

The Minister asked some specific questions regarding the units size and rationale around this. There was also discussion around the type of funding and why organisations go for CALF rather than CAS. The Minister was very keen to hear what we do to enable people to age in place…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-02

Lobbying return by RIAI

Housing
Intended results

To secure Budget 2027 funding, tax measures, and policy commitments that strengthen housing delivery, support the construction sector, implement the National Policy on Architecture, expand the role of architects in public projects, and promote sustainable development through…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To gain support and prioritisation for older adult homelessness prevention and services.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Sage Advocacy

Housing
Intended results

Increased provision of housing supports for survivors of institutional abuse.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sage Advocacy" has no legal form. "SAGE ADVOCACY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 610824) 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 Lobbying2026-05-14

Lobbying return by Galway Simon Community

Housing
Intended results

The report was an output from a conference we held in September 2025. The research paper identified the key issues leading to homelessness among older adults and outlined a number of actions to address the issue. The intended result was to draw attention to these actions and…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Sophia Housing Association CLG

Housing
Intended results

The purpose of the invitation was to highlight Sophia's successful model of support for older persons in Cork Street to the Minister.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sophia Housing Association CLG" equals CRO name "SOPHIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 310139) 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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Fold Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Ireland is experiencing a significant demographic shift, with the population aged 65 and over projected to rise from 15.7% in 2022 to over 25% by 2040. As people live longer, the demand for homes that support independent, safe, and connected living is growing rapidly. The event…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-15

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To inform the DPOs of our position on the proposed changes to the exempted development regulations. To seek a copy of the proposed changes.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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.