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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Patrick O'Donovan

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Limerick County
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-01)
Office
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport (2025-06-02 → 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Community
Intended results

Adequate budget secured for AgoraEU.

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Community
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to infrastructure in Budget 2027, including critical energy, water, social and community infrastructure, in order to support the State's continued competitiveness.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Community
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to infrastructure in Budget 2027, including critical energy, water, social and community infrastructure, in order to support the State's continued competitiveness.

Register of Lobbying2026-08-23

Lobbying return by Derreen Sports CLG

Community
Intended results

Establish what grant funding may be available for delivery of public sports infrastructure.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Derreen Sports CLG" equals CRO name "DERREEN SPORTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 747076) 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 Lobbying2026-04-20

Lobbying return by Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership (LEDP) CLG

Community
Intended results

Seek successful inclusion in the Fund for LEDP CLG's roof refurbishment project, by requesting support in ensuring Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) sponsor this application by facilitating its submission to the Department of Local Government and Heritage.

Register of Lobbying2025-12-30

Lobbying return by Derreen Sports CLG

Community
Intended results

Establish what grant funding may be available for delivery of public sports infrastructure.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Derreen Sports CLG" equals CRO name "DERREEN SPORTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 747076) 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 Lobbying2025-12-18

Lobbying return by Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership (LEDP) CLG

Community
Intended results

Secure a meeting between Minister O'Donovan and the Moyross Equine Programme with a view to securing sports capital funding

Register of Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by Derreen Sports CLG

Community
Intended results

Establish what grant funding may be available for delivery of public sports infrastructure.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Derreen Sports CLG" equals CRO name "DERREEN SPORTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 747076) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended results

Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2025-05-02

Lobbying return by Croom Family Resource Centre

Community
Intended results

Support for funding allocation for Croom Meals on Wheels

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Croom Family Resource Centre" has no legal form. "CROOM FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 414005) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Croom Family Resource Centre

Community
Intended results

To seek clarity on funding application submitted to the HSE and Department of Health in securing funding for Croom Meals on Wheels

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Croom Family Resource Centre" has no legal form. "CROOM FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 414005) 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 Lobbying2025-01-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Community
Intended results

That the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::That robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the administrative team. This will…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Community
Intended results

To propose amending litter legislation, which currently places the illegal responsibility on farmers and homeowners to clean up reckless dumping of others.::That An Garda Siochána and the Data Protection Commissioner resolve existing issues, which prevent data-sharing, where…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-16

Lobbying return by The Wheel

Community
Intended results

To recommend how the Budget can best empower charities, community organisations, and social enterprises. To inform ministers, government departments and TDs about urgent issues facing the sector, and to create the conditions for a just and fair society to flourish.