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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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Register of Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure increased investment in infrastructure and human capital in Budget 2022 to support economic development in the Midwest Region

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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by DHR Consultancy Limited

Health
Intended results

To expedite the Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception to all women starting with women under 25 years

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DHR Consultancy Limited" equals CRO name "DHR CONSULTANCY LIMITED" (CRO 660337) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To lower water levels on the River Shannon at critical times to avoid flooding::To achieve better management of the River Shannon in order to alleviate future flooding risks

Register of Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Gibney Communications

Agriculture
Intended results

To encourage politicians to take steps to resolve the issue before it has a negative impact on the Irish horticultural sector.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gibney Communications" has no legal form. "GIBNEY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 237960) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-19

Lobbying return by Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Taxation
Intended results

The key issues for SIMI in Budget 2022 is taxation policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly EVS, VRT, Road Tax and BIK. In this context SIMI would like no VRT increases, the extension of all reliefs and grants for EVs and PHEVs out to 2025, the introduction of…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To pursue better outcomes for unemployed people and others of working age from Budget 2022. In particular to have social welfare rates increased; to have other supports and employment services improved so that they meet people's needs and support the realisation of their…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed" has no legal form. "IRISH NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF THE UNEMPLOYED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 192768) 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 Lobbying2022-01-18

Lobbying return by Veon Limited

Agriculture
Intended results

To increase awareness of the need to deploy solutions to the crisis that is enveloping the forestry sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Veon Limited" equals CRO name "VEON LIMITED" (CRO 570149) 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 Lobbying2022-01-18

Lobbying return by Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC

Budgetary matters
Intended results

The incorporation of a range of measures within Budget 2022, including increase funding for Personal Assistance, increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD;…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-17

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Tourism
Intended results

Briefed party members re need to reinstate EWSS at previous rate and extend & in light of public health advice not to socialise the need for access to CRSS or bespoke hospitality support

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2022-01-05

Lobbying return by St. Joseph's Foundation

Budgetary matters
Intended results

We are calling on Government to act in Budget 2022 to safeguard the sustainability of the high quality, relationship-based supports required to ensure stability and quality of service to people with disabilities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St. Joseph's Foundation" equals CRO name "ST. JOSEPH'S FOUNDATION" (CRO 57249) 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 Lobbying2022-01-04

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Commitment to supporting additional investment in neurology nurse specialists within the health system

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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.