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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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-22

Lobbying return by CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management)

Environment
Intended results

We were co-authors of a letter led by the Ireland Green Building Council, the aim of which was to secure a meeting with Minister James Browne to discuss three asks: (1) Develop and implement a coordinated national framework on biodiversity and planning of the built environment,…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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 Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations…

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on the significant opportunity for the creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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 BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Increased funding for all national support schemes with no linear cuts imposed::• Suckler cow total supports of €300/cow on all cows::• €35/ewe to all breeding ewes & €45/ewe for hill ewes::• Beef calf from Dairy Herds Scheme - €100/calf::•…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Creating awareness of dementia with Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell TD and local public representatives and Co Councillors.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To highlight the needs of people living with dementia and their families, including the need for increased funding in Budget 2027 for community-based dementia services such as day care centres, Day Care at Home, Dementia Advisers, and dedicated supports for people with young…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI submitted our Pre Budget 2027 submission in the spirit of co-operation and hope the government acknowledge that there is a lack of funding in the sector and in the absence of such measures Ireland faces the risk of further nursing home closures leading to a loss of local…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI has been calling for increases in the Fair Deal budget to reflect the reality of significant cost increases being experienced in the sector. While some marginal increases have been forthcoming each year, the quantum is far from what is required. NHI welcomed meetings with…