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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)
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1797
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
9
SIPO donation records
221 of 422 divisions
52%
Vote participation

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SIPO donation reports 9

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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by Catholic Education Partnership CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

We requested that the minister clarify if his remarks reflected government policy and asked for him to provide any research or other evidence to support the claims he publicly made: in essence, we requested that he provide clarity with respect to his statements.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Catholic Education Partnership CLG" equals CRO name "CATHOLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 673771) 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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To update Minister on NCI's work in NEIC and visit to Spencer Dock, in context of DFHERIS’ Strategic Objectives.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To brief DPOs regarding capital requirements and funding position of NCI.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Consider NCI in Budget 2025 & request to government for a capital grant of €10 million

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2024-09-13

Lobbying return by Cuan Mhuire CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

Financial support from the Dept of Further Education to develop the college

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cuan Mhuire CLG" equals CRO name "CUAN MHUIRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 115030) 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 Lobbying2024-09-05

Lobbying return by UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee

Education and Training
Intended results

Make legislators aware of the consequences of a two tier student experience, fueled by a shortage in suitable, affordable student beds, either near or close to campus.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "UCD STUDENTS' UNION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 514900) 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 Lobbying2024-09-04

Lobbying return by Progressive College Network Ltd.

Education and Training
Intended results

I was lobbying the government on policy regarding the ELE sector and the introduction of the long awaited IEM. The proposed LP fund is a matter of grave concern. PCN currently has a bespoke LP insurance which includes medical insurance and also protects teachers and staff. PCN's…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Welcome the new Minister for Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science. Continue the positive relationship established by the Minister's predecessor. Invite for attendance at the HECA Research Conference 2024. Ongoing dialogue for advancing higher education…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Skillnet Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Increasing awareness of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Skillnet Ireland" has no legal form. "SKILLNET IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 298694) 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 Lobbying2024-05-09

Lobbying return by Mary Immaculate College Students' Union

Education and Training
Intended results

Raise awareness of the following issues: MIC Thurles Gaeltacht Fees, Student Mental Health, Accommodation Crisis and increased numbers in commuting students.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-09

Lobbying return by Irish Association of Social Workers

Education and Training
Intended results

Given the critical role played by social workers among vulnerable groups, and the ongoing crisis of recruitment and retention of social workers, and despite the challenge in developing a level of co-ordination, taking no action to ameliorate the ongoing crisis is not an option.…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Association of Social Workers" has no legal form. "IRISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS LIMITED" (CRO 347784) 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 Lobbying2024-05-08

Lobbying return by Translational Medicine Alliance Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To educate stakeholders about translational research in Ireland; to introduce TMAI; and to highlight the benefits of Ireland joining EATRIS

Register of Lobbying2024-05-07

Lobbying return by Gaeloideachas

Education and Training
Intended results

Thacaigh mé leis an rún seo, luaigh mé feachtas Gaeloideachas agus cuid de na cúiseanna go raibh muid á lorg (éagothromaíocht idir mhúinteoirí, obair bhreise gur chóir luach a chur air, an teanga a chur chun cinn lasmuigh den seomra ranga, acmhainní 7rl).

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gaeloideachas" equals CRO name "GAELOIDEACHAS" (CRO 317146) 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.