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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 Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Aughinish Alumina Limited

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To increase awareness of the impact of US sanctions on Aughinish

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Aughinish Alumina Limited" equals CRO name "AUGHINISH ALUMINA LIMITED" (CRO 59982) 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 Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited

Health
Intended results

In the context of the Oireachtas debate on the Bill, ensure that DPOs fully understood the role, function, governance and outlook of Drinkaware as an organisation involved in the provision on public health information on alcohol.

Register of Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The VFI has fully supported the Bill from the outset but says this amendment is not acceptable. While recognising there are health risks associated with regular heavy drinking, many studies show that moderate consumption can have certain health benefits. A blunt assertion as…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vintners' Federation of Ireland" has no legal form. "VINTNERS' FEDERATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112132) 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 Lobbying2018-05-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To ensure compliance with welfare legislation and phasing out routine tail-docking.::Tail docking of pigs - To assist in Ireland becoming compliant with Animal welfare legislation::EU Banning of Zinc as a feed supplement for pigs - to maintain the use of zinc as a feed…

Register of Lobbying2018-05-20

Lobbying return by Human Life International Ireland

Health
Intended results

To exclude references to pregnancy counsellors from the scope of the legislation.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Human Life International Ireland" equals CRO name "HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL, IRELAND" (CRO 214375) 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 Lobbying2018-05-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure inclusion of regional priorities in the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040

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 Lobbying2018-05-18

Lobbying return by Small Firms Association (SFA)

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Reduce the number of cancelled/non-progressed tenders::Increase the threshold for advertising on e-Tenders::Reform the Tender Advisory Service to make the experience seamless for users

Register of Lobbying2018-05-18

Lobbying return by Shannon Group plc

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Support from County Council for development of hangar at Shannon Airport::Collaborative approach to effective regional development across west coast counties::Support for the Mid-West in terms of the NPF and the importance of strategic connections to Shannon Airport

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Shannon Group plc" equals CRO name "SHANNON GROUP, PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 548847) 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.