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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Richard O'Donoghue

Independent Ireland

Constituency / panel
Limerick County
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
2 current — Committee on Budgetary Oversight; Working Group of Committee Cathaoirligh
5
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
763
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
242 of 422 divisions
57%
Vote participation

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives on Budget 2027

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Finance
Intended results

Secure support for FSI's Pre-Budget Submission asks including Personal Investment Accounts (PIAs).

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Consideration of Friends of the Earth recommendations re measures to decrease household reliance on fossil fuels and reduce household energy bills

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd

Health
Intended results

Communicate the role of nicotine pouches as a smoking cessation tool and harm reduction tool

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd" equals CRO name "P.J. CARROLL & COMPANY LIMITED" (CRO 67771) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To make the list of 49 relevant and appropriate emails aware of Brokers Ireland Budget 2027 submission

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland" equals CRO name "ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE & FINANCIAL BROKERS" (CRO 184744) 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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To accept an invitation to attend a public meeting to discuss the closure of Brittany Ferries Live Export Business.::To highlight that this decision has serious implications for the Irish livestock sector, particularly for the calf trade and weanling sector.::To discuss with the…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight agricultural items of concern to Irish farmers.::To discuss the fodder crisis and the current drought, the impact on farmers and what mitigating measures need to be put in place to minimize negative impacts.::To highlight CAP post - 2027 and what it will mean to…