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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 Lobbying2017-09-18

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To deliver the Strategy document to the Minister

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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 Lobbying2017-07-11

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Engagement by Departments of Sport and Health on importance of physical activity as part of the European Week of Sport and National Physical Activity Plan

Register of Lobbying2017-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To insist on a consultation process for farmers affected by Greenway routes and to prevent CPOs

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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 Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Fennell Public Affairs Limited

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Ensure DPOs were informed of eBay/StubHub perspective on relevant legislative and policy proposals

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Fennell Public Affairs Limited" equals CRO name "FENNELL PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 561994) 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 Lobbying2017-05-16

Lobbying return by Paralympics Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Increased funding for Irish Paralympic Sport

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Paralympics Ireland" equals CRO name "PARALYMPICS IRELAND" (CRO 339700) 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 Lobbying2017-05-15

Lobbying return by Olympic Federation of Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To continue good working relationships between both organisations.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Olympic Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 82262) 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 Lobbying2017-05-04

Lobbying return by Studbook Development Ireland Limited

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

A level playing field.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Studbook Development Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "STUDBOOK DEVELOPMENT IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 465817) 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 Lobbying2017-03-20

Lobbying return by Camogie Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

17 policy recommendations relating to e.g. cross sectoral planning and delivery; women's sport; school sport; governance; gender balanced boards; coaching; volunteer engagement; financing sport and measuring the impact of sport

Register of Lobbying2017-01-21

Lobbying return by Paralympics Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Secure greater investment for DTTAS for Paralympics Ireland programmes

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Paralympics Ireland" equals CRO name "PARALYMPICS IRELAND" (CRO 339700) 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 Lobbying2017-01-21

Lobbying return by Paralympics Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Secure additional funding.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Paralympics Ireland" equals CRO name "PARALYMPICS IRELAND" (CRO 339700) 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 Lobbying2017-01-20

Lobbying return by Cycling Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Maintain current level of funding for Sports in particular the budget to Sport Ireland::Provide feedback on Sports Capital Grants System and seek a change to allow fro greater NGB involvement::Seek a committment for future delivery of National Velodrome or at least clarity on…

Register of Lobbying2017-01-19

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Increased grant and welfare payments for Intercounty Gaelic Players in recognition of their contribution to Irish culture and society.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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.