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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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AreaAll 1797Agriculture 164Health 162Economic Development and Industry 135Finance 134Education and Training 108Budgetary matters 97Communications 89Sports and Recreation 85Taxation 77Environment 76Tourism 71Justice and Equality 69Energy and Natural Resources 62Arts 57EU Affairs 48Public Expenditure and Reform 48Children and Youth Affairs 47Community 37Employment 35Transport 35Housing 33Social Protection 32Foreign Affairs 19Heritage 17Trade 16Development and Zoning 12Local Government 12Banking and Financial Institutions 10Food 3Gaeltacht 3Marine 3Defence 1
YearAll 17972026 2872025 3572024 2472023 1312022 742021 1012020 942019 922018 1092017 1392016 1642015 2
Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

To ensure due consultation and a regulatory impact assessment take place ahead of any legislation progressing, and to have a meeting with the Minister to discuss to proposed legislative changes contracts for mobile, fixed line, broadband and TV contracts.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Taxation
Intended results

Seek a streamlined approach to the application of the Digital Services Levy in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Policy changes in Budget 2026 which will result in increased investment in the region and support business competitiveness and job creation, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects, business supports and skills development.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Raise awareness of the importance of the upper 6GHz for Europe’s and Ireland digital ambitions.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Engagement to seek detail of the proposed Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Engagement to highlight the importance of ensuring Ireland maintains global competitiveness through advanced digital connectivity, to encourage participation in a Vodafone policy event on same, and to share Vodafone’s perspective on the need for a supportive regulatory…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Cross-departmental action on the implementation of policy and development of regulations on online safety from a child rights perspective.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight industry challenges and discuss policy measures to address them

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited" equals CRO name "MEDIAHUIS IRELAND GROUP LIMITED" (CRO 2936) 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.