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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 357Agriculture 62Communications 30Economic Development and Industry 30Education and Training 28Arts 26Health 21EU Affairs 19Sports and Recreation 19Justice and Equality 12Children and Youth Affairs 10Community 9Environment 9Taxation 9Trade 9Energy and Natural Resources 8Finance 8Budgetary matters 6Employment 6Tourism 6Housing 5Local Government 5Transport 5Public Expenditure and Reform 4Foreign Affairs 3Banking and Financial Institutions 2Development and Zoning 2Defence 1Food 1Marine 1Social Protection 1
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Register of Lobbying2025-09-01

Lobbying return by High Res Film & Television Production Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek consideration for an amendment of the 12 month provision so that the unscripted production tax credit can allow for the growth of long term production hubs.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "High Res Film & Television Production Limited" equals CRO name "HIGH RES FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION LIMITED" (CRO 277032) 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 Lobbying2025-09-01

Lobbying return by Stop Climate Chaos coalition

Environment
Intended results

TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-01

Lobbying return by Sky Ireland

Communications
Intended results

For the Minister to have a greater understanding of Sky's business and investment in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sky Ireland" has no legal form. "SKY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 547787) 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 Lobbying2025-07-18

Lobbying return by IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Provide some information as to the budgetary measures that IMRO would like to see implemented that would make a significant difference to the lives of IMRO members

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 133321) 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 Lobbying2025-06-30

Lobbying return by Independent Concrete Control Management Clg

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

Persuade Cabinet not to increase Personal Injury Guidelines as per recommendation of Judicial Council as this would be detrimental to many employers and to the country at large.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Independent Concrete Control Management Clg" equals CRO name "INDEPENDENT CONCRETE CONTROL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 146270) 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 Lobbying2025-06-15

Lobbying return by Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Communications
Intended results

That the research paper would demonstrate to the Minister that based on this study, such platforms operate at a low level, versus other industries.::The Minister would compel such providers to employ robust age assurance methods to better protect children online.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-30

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Amendments needed to copyright legislation to protect publishers' content and ensure fair negotiations with platforms; Speedy enactment of Defamation Bill; Highlight impact of new Revenue rules re contributors

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Introductory letter from new Vodafone Ireland CEO, outlining Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, also covering the challenges facing the sector across Europe, and possible solutions.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Creative Retail Distribution Limited

Taxation
Intended results

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Creative Retail Distribution Limited" equals CRO name "CREATIVE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED" (CRO 539887) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Engagement on network resilience and prioritisation for connectivity

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.