Skip to content
Declared
Official portrait of Paschal Donohoe
Photo: Houses of the Oireachtas

Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Paschal Donohoe

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Dublin Central
Membership
2024-11-29 → 2025-11-21
Office
Minister for Finance (2025-01-23 → 2025-11-18)

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

Download CSV 140 rows, with the filters applied
Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Tourist Industry Confederation

Tourism
Intended results

Commitment to sector-specific supports for the industry to end 2021::A clear plan to be put in place to allow international aviation to recommence::Sectors like camping and caravan, boat rentals, self-cating and adventure/activity pursuits are proven to be safe and controlled…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until 2025::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates until the…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Earlier Re-opening time for the Self Catering Sector

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2021-05-18

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Tourism
Intended results

An immediate plan and date for reopening indoor dining in line with indoor dining reopening within hospitality

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2021-04-26

Lobbying return by Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG

Tourism
Intended results

Requested immediate consideration be given to opening the visitor attractions sector at Level 3 with guided tours permitted: to keep jobs, offer mental health benefits, maintain Ireland’s strategic tourism assets and infrastructure, and provide safe experiences for domestic…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG" equals CRO name "ASSOCIATION OF VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND ATTRACTIONS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 598606) 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 Lobbying2021-01-21

Lobbying return by Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism

Tourism
Intended results

Awareness of the lack of funding for the activity sector::Assurance that the issue is being addressed e.g. via CRSS or other continuity funding

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism" has no legal form. "IRELAND'S ASSOCIATION FOR ADVENTURE TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 612389) 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 Lobbying2021-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a reduction in rate of tourism VAT as part of the Budget::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates to coincide with business…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Tourist Industry Confederation

Tourism
Intended results

Comprehensive Covid-19 rapid testing regime to replace quarantine rule and green list & enable international travel to recommence safely::Revision of EWSS so that it is in line with terms of the TWSS::Business continuity grants for tourism and hospitality industry of €500m to…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Dooley's Hotel

Tourism
Intended results

Better outcomes for Hospitality industry

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Dooley's Hotel" has no legal form. "DOOLEY'S HOTEL LIMITED" (CRO 524094) 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 Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

Tourism
Intended results

To seek direct support from the Minister in the shape of a sectoral-wide loan freeze to support operators in the industry.