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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 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Education and Training
Intended results

Increased investment for workplace training and upskilling

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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Education and Training
Intended results

The integration of key recommendations into the programme for government including increased support for the community education sector, and enhanced financial and wrap around support for adult learners

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Centre for Effective Services

Education and Training
Intended results

Deepen the understanding of the work CES in relation to research, policy and implementation.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Centre for Effective Services" equals CRO name "CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICES" (CRO 451580) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

The inclusion of the private & independent higher education sector in ongoing and future discussions on enhancing disability supports within tertiary education. The objective aligns with Minister O’Donovan’s vision of an inclusive education system, aiming to ensure equitable…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Seeks an amendment to address the exclusion of graduates from private & independent higher education institutions from the Seanad franchise under the proposed Bill. It aims to include degree holders (Level 7 & above) awarded by QQI, HETAC, and NCEA. This would ensure equitable…