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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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to education and skills in Budget 2027, including sufficient core funding for higher education, support for apprenticeships, upskilling and reskilling, as well as unlocking the National Training Fund.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to education and skills in Budget 2027, including sufficient core funding for higher education, support for apprenticeships, upskilling and reskilling, as well as unlocking the National Training Fund.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Secure support for a transparent, permanent national mechanism whereby specialist disability funding follows the eligible student based on assessed need, irrespective of institutional type, with clear eligibility criteria, application and decision timelines, and the necessary…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Secure support for a transparent, permanent national mechanism whereby specialist disability funding follows the eligible student based on assessed need, irrespective of institutional type, with clear eligibility criteria, application and decision timelines, and the necessary…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-27

Lobbying return by Young Social Innovators

Education and Training
Intended results

o raise awareness among Government Ministers of the need for youth voice infrastructure in Ireland and at EU level, and to seek Government engagement and support for the Youth Pulse initiative developed by Young Social Innovators in partnership with the Agirre Lehendakaria…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Young Social Innovators" equals CRO name "YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS" (CRO 412810) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Institute of Directors Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

We launched our State Body Governance position paper presenting a set of strategic recommendations aimed at bolstering accountability, transparency, and oversight, with a focus on streamlining the 'Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies', and improving it to better…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Institute of Directors Ireland" equals CRO name "INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IRELAND" (CRO 197643) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To advocate for business priorities in the area of education and training, including supports for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities, as well as funding for third level institutions.

Register of Lobbying2025-04-29

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Education and Training
Intended results

Ensure views of business are reflected as part of LEEF subgroup on apprenticeships

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Education and Training
Intended results

The view of business around apprenticeship pay

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.