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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

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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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Register of Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Housing
Intended results

Introduction of interim support measures through Budget 2023 as well as the development of a 'fit-for-purpose' remediation support scheme for owners

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

Environment
Intended results

Additional resources for An Bord Pleanála.::Additional resources for the Foreshore Unit in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.::Additional resources for the NPWS.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The need for reinforcement of the electricity grid in the west of Ireland.::The need to deliver EirGrid's Shaping Our Electricity Future strategy.::The development of a strong electricity grid to accommodate and connect renewable energy.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Solar Energy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Government policy and regulatory and legislative framework that is most favourable to the deployment of solar PV in ROI.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Solar Energy Association" has no legal form. "IRISH SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION LIMITED" (CRO 359956) 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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Construction Defects Alliance

Housing
Intended results

Introduction of interim support measures for apartment owners and OMCs through Budget 2023 process as well as the development of a fit-for-purpose' remediation support scheme for owners

Register of Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Continued investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To highlight the impact that budget proposals will have on General Practice leading to further waiting lists and to ensure adequate capacity is in place in General Practice before any expansion of free GP care can be considered.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Eli Lilly and Company

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To provide information to all interested stakeholders about the new Lilly medicines manufacturing facility planned for Raheen, Co. Limerick.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

To discuss solutions to the significant shortage in vehicle supply.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in the context of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as a lower carbon emissions fuel option::Recognition…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by DCC Energy plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbon emission fuel options.::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as lower carbon emission fuel options.::Attendance at the LGI Just Transition Launch Event in Dublin on Wednesday 25th January 2023.::Recognition of the role…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DCC Energy plc" equals CRO name "DCC ENERGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 54858) 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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

That Irish elected representatives support greater ambition for within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration::That Irish elected representatives support greater ambition for Ireland's peatlands within the…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

To highlight the need for rigourous Pre-legislative Scrutiny, PLS, and Oireachtas Scrutiny for the changes to the Planning and Development Act arising from: the Attorney General's Review including in respect of concerns on Judcial Review; changes associated with the Action Plan…