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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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Eirmersive CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

Increase awareness of the benefits and use cases of Immersive Technology in the education sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Eirmersive CLG" equals CRO name "EIRMERSIVE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 677871) 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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Arts
Intended results

Introduction of funding schemes and policies that are fair, proportionate and accessible for the independent radio stations, as well as recognition of the critical transmission infrastructure IBI members provide.::Communication and gaining understanding among policymakers of…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Irish Dental Association

Health
Intended results

Looking for support from the Minister in improving on the gaps left in our dental service by investing in our dental schools as these are the fundamental building blocks to a truly first-class oral health service. The Irish Dental Association asks that the Department of Higher…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by AgTech Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

Increase awareness of the importance of agtech as an intrinsic part of a sustainable agriculture ecosystem, and identify areas in Budget 2025 which might help enable agtech to fulfill its potential. This includes VAT refund policy for farm investments, optimising operation and…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by AgTech Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

Improving the visibility among politicians ahead of the General Election of the Irish agtech ecosystem, and increase awareness of its importance to support greater levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability of agriculture.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Taxation
Intended results

Increase of Electric Vehicle SEAI purchase and home charging grants back to 2023 levels. Extension of BIK reliefs at 2024 levels for EVS until 2027, before any tapering. VRT on all electric N1 vehicles to be at the Category C VRT rate of €200. Increased Government support for EV…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-09

Lobbying return by CyberSafeIreland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Promoting awareness about children's online safety as a policy priority

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "CyberSafeIreland" has no legal form. "CYBERSAFEIRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 568651) 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 Lobbying2025-01-07

Lobbying return by FASD Ireland CLG

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Commitments of support for the FASD Ireland Pre-Budget Submission that would translate into measures in the submission being adopted into Budget 2025.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FASD Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "FASD IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 708129) 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.