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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Maeve O'Connell

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Dublin Rathdown
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
6 current — Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen; Select Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen; …
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
208
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
393 of 422 divisions
93%
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 Lobbying2026-09-22

Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To share key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

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 Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience

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 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 Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To secure a meeting with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality to discuss the Sustainability Review and Core Funding; seek clarity on the process and its impact on providers’ businesses; raise concerns about service-running cost pressures and the potential effect…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Law Society of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To discuss practical issues concerning the process for making an Enduring Power of Attorney and the functioning of the Decision Support Service's portal.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Transport
Intended results

To inform elected representatives of Freenow by Lyft's acquisition of Lynk and Swift, and underline their continued commitment to Ireland's taxi sector.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure Government support for a place-based SME Competitiveness and Resilience pilot in DLR, using local economic intelligence to target sectors and locations experiencing business pressure. The programme would complement existing supports through targeted productivity,…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure Government support for a DLR SME Digital Transformation Programme targeting businesses with Basic digital capability or no website. Practical support would help SMEs progress through e-commerce, online booking, CRM, digital payments, analytics and integrated digital…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To establish DLR as a pilot for practical SME AI adoption, moving businesses from awareness to implementation. Government support is sought to help SMEs apply AI to productivity, administration, customer service, marketing, data analysis and automation, while identifying…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To secure Government support to establish DLR as a National Retrofit Economy Demonstrator, connecting household retrofit demand with enterprise and skills. The initiative would bring together retrofit supports, demand aggregation, supplier development, SME capacity, skills and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

To secure a coordinated Government approach to infrastructure sequencing for major housing growth in DLR. The Chamber is seeking timely planning and delivery of transport, childcare, education, healthcare, utilities, digital and community infrastructure alongside housing,…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

To secure Government commitment to transport capacity and connectivity that keeps pace with DLR's housing and employment growth. The Chamber is seeking coordinated planning and investment across DART, Luas, bus, walking and cycling, particularly around Cherrywood, Dundrum…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To secure Government recognition of childcare as essential economic infrastructure and incorporate capacity planning into housing and economic development. The Chamber is seeking forward provision in Cherrywood, Dundrum Central and Woodbrook before new communities reach full…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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.