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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

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 Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA propose that Class S Rate is retained Maintain the current rate, and resist any increases until short-term benefits (illness, disability) are included in the scheme.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• PRSI Inclusion for All Farmers and Spouses All farmers and spouses/partners working on the farm, to be included in the PRSI system to ensure entitlement to the contributory old age pension and reduce the risk of poverty in old age.::• Dual Pension Calculation…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• The Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.::• As per the Programme for Government, there must be a reduction in the…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• Introduce a dedicated CAP/NRP maternity & Farm Relief Scheme, providing paid maternity cover and funded replacement labour to ensure business continuity.::• Establish a Women Farmer Start-Up and Development Grant, supporting new entrants and first-time applicants…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• General Employment Permits ::• Need for a full roll-out of a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all horticulture sectors based on the national minimum wage.::• Ensure supports for rising employment costs is in place, which is critical for the Mushroom & Horticulture…

Register of Lobbying2026-08-31

Lobbying return by Southside Partnership DLR

Community
Intended results

We were looking for support for Budget submission recommendations put forward by our representing body, LDCN.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Southside Partnership DLR" has no legal form. "SOUTHSIDE PARTNERSHIP DLR COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 249267) 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 Lobbying2026-05-22

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::Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Justice, poverty relief and respect for human rights in occupied…

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Education and Training
Intended results

To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Health
Intended results

To make real time continuous glucose monitoring part of the standard model of care for diabetes patients in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Environment
Intended results

Possible amendment for consideration at Seanad Committee Stage

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure urgent legislative and regulatory action to ban AI ‘therapy’, protect mental health service users, and ensure psychological services are delivered only by trained human professionals.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.