Lobbying return by Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
Changes to public works contract and/or procurmeent proces to allow for a more balanced risk profile in public works contracts.
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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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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Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To inform the various TDs that there is now considerably more VAT being returned from this sector than when the rate was 13.5%. There are 53k more people employed in the sector now than 2011 when the rate was adjusted, that equates to a saving to the Exchequer of approximately…
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.
Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland
FinanceIntended results
Support for Pre-Budget priorities for family carers and end current 'postcode lottery'
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
Development and ZoningIntended results
Exchange of views
Lobbying return by Shannon Group plc
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Development of policy support for Shannon Group to enable effective implementation of the National Planning Framework to ensure a more balanced national economy
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.
Lobbying return by Ballyhoura Development CLG
CommunityIntended results
Consideration of the future of rural and community development beyond 2020
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Ballyhoura Development CLG" equals CRO name "BALLYHOURA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 190417) 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 The Irish Hospice Foundation
HealthIntended results
Implementation of the existing policies and standards for end-of life care including the Palliative Care Framework::Implementation of national standards on bereavement::Seed funding for an ICGP backed palliative care scheme::Funding for a national programme of training on the…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Irish Hospice Foundation" equals CRO name "THE IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION" (CRO 114617) 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 Transparency International Ireland
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
To prevent the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation from significantly weakening whistleblowing safeguards in Ireland.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Transparency International Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL (IRELAND) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 390950) 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 Small Firms Association (SFA)
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Ensure that Budget 2019 does not pose any additional costs on small business::Pause increases in the National Training Fund levy until State and student contributions have been secured::Oppose any further increases in the National Minimum Wage::Secure a review of the commercial…
Lobbying return by Small Firms Association (SFA)
FinanceIntended results
Reduce the headline capital gains tax rate to 20% for all::Increase the lifetime limit for CGT Entrepreneur Relief to €15 million::Increase the Earned Income Tax Credit to €1650 to equal the PAYE tax credit::Retain the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector
Lobbying return by Small Firms Association (SFA)
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Rebalance Government policy towards small, indigenous businesses::Secure Government's commitment to developing a national Small Business Strategy
Lobbying return by Small Firms Association (SFA)
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
Review cancelled tenders and introduce sanctions for contracting authorities that cancel tenders::Improve access to public procurement for small firms
Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Publication of an implementation plan for the National Policy and Strategy for Neurorehabilitation Services::Support for dedicated investment in neurology and neurorehabilitation services in Budget 2019
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.
Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Substantially Reduce the Cost of Asthma Medication. A Free Annual Asthma Review with their GP. Specialised Hospital Doctors, Nurses and Diagnostics For Children. End the Post-Code Lottery for People with Severe Asthma. Re-visit the National Clinical Programme for Asthma . An…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families…