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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.

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Register of Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek to have the increase in the regulatory levy halted or reduced, and for political or regulatory intervention to take place to address the concerns of Members; to communicate the pressure caused to radio stations by such a large-scale increase in a state mandated charge.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform and shape the development of the Mid-West region

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Policy changes in Budget 2026 which will result in increased investment in the region and support business competitiveness and job creation, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects, business supports and skills development.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight industry challenges and discuss policy measures to address them

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited" equals CRO name "MEDIAHUIS IRELAND GROUP LIMITED" (CRO 2936) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on the significant potential for jobs and infrastructure following the implementation of the unscripted tax credit (Section 487) upon approval from the European Commission. In addition to discuss the significant potential for the creation of unscripted…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The inclusion of bona fide members of press and broadcast media as relevant entities, for the purposes of law enforcement, regulatory compliance and judicial proceedings, to whom disclosure, from the Register of Companies, of the relevant officer’s “usual residential address”…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Google Ireland Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To provide a briefing on Google’s technical measures for age assurance.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Google Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "GOOGLE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 368047) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

During the keynote president's speech a number of economic development concerns were highlighted, intended results were to positively influence these challenges

Register of Lobbying2026-01-06

Lobbying return by Cobh and Harbour Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Seeking improved funding structures or supports for Chambers of Commerce to enable the delivery of business-support services and local economic development initiatives.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for policy supports and investment requirements to ensure the long term viability of Ireland’s largest indigenous economy, the Experience Economy.

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on the significant potential for jobs and infrastructure following the implementation of the unscripted tax credit (Section 487) upon approval from the European Commission. In addition to discuss the significant potential for the creation of unscripted…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight industry challenges and propose policy measures to address them

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited" equals CRO name "MEDIAHUIS IRELAND GROUP LIMITED" (CRO 2936) 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 TechIreland Analytics and Data Solutions Company Limited by Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Emphasising the importance of a technology company registry for industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "TechIreland Analytics and Data Solutions Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "TECHIRELAND ANALYTICS AND DATA SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 597250) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by The Association of Animation Producers in Ireland Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The introduction of regional production incentives for animation. To start the process to putting an Ireland/Japan co-production treaty in place. To review the lack of a functioning banking sector for the creative sector.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-01

Lobbying return by High Res Film & Television Production Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek consideration for an amendment of the 12 month provision so that the unscripted production tax credit can allow for the growth of long term production hubs.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "High Res Film & Television Production Limited" equals CRO name "HIGH RES FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION LIMITED" (CRO 277032) 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.