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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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Zoo

Heritage
Intended results

Provide clarity to select public officials regarding remarks made about Dublin Zoo Sought clarity in relation to funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park Relationship Building

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

To propose that, alongside additional potential hours worked, to implement a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

To propose that increased funding should be allocated to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme and returned to past levels, with existing payment rates and eligible area increased to help better preserve and protect the unique uplands eco-system; avoid land abandonment;…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

To propose that the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::To propose 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…

Register of Lobbying2023-05-08

Lobbying return by Dublin Zoo

Heritage
Intended results

Relationship building ::Financial support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park ::Discuss future mobility plans for Phoenix Park ::Share findings of special inspection by NPWS following comments made about Dublin Zoo

Register of Lobbying2022-09-19

Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Heritage
Intended results

Information on what the department and NMS is giving to the matter

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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 Lobbying2020-09-02

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Heritage
Intended results

Commitment to policy implementation and investment in services in the new Programme for Government.::Promoting awareness of the needs of people with neurological conditions among incoming TDS::Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on existing neurological services and supports

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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.