Lobbying return by Horse Racing Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
Awareness of the success of the industry worldwide
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Patrick O'Donovan
- 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
- 9
- SIPO donation records
- 52%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
221 of 422 divisions
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SIPO donation reports 9
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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
Lobbying return by Abbey Theatre
ArtsIntended results
To update Government officials on plans for the Abbey Theatre.::To promote awareness of the need for continued support of the Abbey Theatre Redevelopment Project.::To explore and secure opportunities for promotion of the National Theatre of Ireland.
Lobbying return by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
CommunicationsIntended results
Ireland to support action at EU level.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 462932) 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.
Lobbying return by BiggerStage
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To update the DPO on the significant potential for jobs and infrastructure following the implementation of the unscripted tax credit (Section 487) upon approval from the European Commission. In addition to discuss the significant potential for the creation of unscripted…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation
TourismIntended results
Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…
Lobbying return by Irish Amateur Swimming Association CLG
Sports and RecreationIntended results
Wider availability of swimming pool facilities for general public etc
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Amateur Swimming Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112024) 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.
Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland
FinanceIntended results
Reintroduce the essential VAT equalisation measure removed in 2019. But this time, targeted towards lower-emission VRT bands. ::Resist outright the European Commission’s proposed commercial fleet EV purchase mandate. ::That Government ensure that there is sufficient grid…
Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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.
Lobbying return by Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited
TaxationIntended results
To discuss the impact of a proposed EU Energy Taxation Directive on Ireland’s general aviation sector.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "TENEO STRATEGY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 92844) 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.
Lobbying return by CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"
Sports and RecreationIntended results
To discuss the plans for the LOI Academy Funding
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) 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.
Lobbying return by CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"
Sports and RecreationIntended results
To discuss the approach to grant funding to the Association under the MOU
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) 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.
Lobbying return by Emerald Tower Limited
CommunicationsIntended results
Better safeguarding telecommunications infrastructure in storms to protect emergency communications, public health and safety, and business continuity.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Emerald Tower Limited" equals CRO name "EMERALD TOWER LIMITED" (CRO 669209) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF)
Sports and RecreationIntended results
To secure support in the Dail and Cabinet for our project::To build support amongst TDs and Ministers to press for the funding to be allocated::A line item in the 2026 budget
Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
The inclusion of bona fide members of press and broadcast media as relevant entities, for the purposes of law enforcement, regulatory compliance and judicial proceedings, to whom disclosure, from the Register of Companies, of the relevant officer’s “usual residential address”…
Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Inclusion in the priorities for the EU Presidency of the vital role a healthy, trustworthy and sustainable media ecosystem can play in strengthening inclusive and resilient democracies. Protection of a strong, independent, pluralistic media, quality journalism and digital…