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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Noel O'Donovan

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Nominated by the Taoiseach
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
6 current — Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence; Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy; …
3
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
233
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
182 of 221 divisions
82%
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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AreaAll 233Finance 32Energy and Natural Resources 31Health 22Agriculture 21Environment 18Taxation 18Social Protection 15Economic Development and Industry 10Community 7Marine 7Children and Youth Affairs 6Justice and Equality 6Public Expenditure and Reform 6Development and Zoning 5Education and Training 4Foreign Affairs 4Sports and Recreation 4Transport 4Tourism 3Communications 2EU Affairs 2Heritage 2Arts 1Budgetary matters 1Employment 1Housing 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Environment
Intended results

That members of the Oireachtas Committee on Artifical Intelligence attend FCCJ's event on AI, Misogyny & Climate Justice

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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 Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vintners' Federation of Ireland" has no legal form. "VINTNERS' FEDERATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112132) 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 Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by CoAction West Cork

Community
Intended results

respite

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "CoAction West Cork" has no legal form. "COACTION WEST CORK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 129834) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To make the list of 49 relevant and appropriate emails aware of Brokers Ireland Budget 2027 submission

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland" equals CRO name "ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE & FINANCIAL BROKERS" (CRO 184744) 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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Taxation
Intended results

IFA Propose::• IFA supports the Programme for Government commitment to reviewing the thresholds for CAT. As land values have increased, IFA supports the increase of the Category A threshold (parent and child) from the current rate of €400,000 to €500,000.::• Due to changing…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Irish Recorded Music Association Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

That the invited DPOs would attend an “associated event” IRMA is co-organising as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

IFA propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy Day Fund, which allows farmers across all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their coop, a specially assigned bank account, or a State Farm Volatility Fund.::IFA propose the deferred…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight that despite consistently delivering a wide range of the highest quality food ingredients globally, most farmers struggle to obtain a positive market return for their endeavours.::IFA propose that targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€35/ewe),…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that the ANC payment is the first direct payment typically received by farmers annually, and represents an integral revenue stream, particularly for the more vulnerable farm sectors. It offers support to farmers who face significant hardship from factors such as…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that farmers are fully committed to the enhancement of the environment along with maintaining the economic vibrancy and amenity value of the countryside and rural Ireland. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal uptake and actions taken by farmers in the beleaguered…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight that TAMS has contributed to the upgrading and modernisation of Irish farms, as well as the purchase of new / innovative equipment / technology for many years now, helping improve on-farm efficiencies.::IFA Propose::• Provide at least €100m in funding for TAMS in…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight the long awaited ‘Long Established Young Farmer Scheme' launched in 2025. Despite a lower than required allocation per Budget 2025, less than half of the €5m ring-fenced was actually drawn down from the scheme – a factor of the restrictive eligibility criteria…