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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Shay Brennan

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Dublin Rathdown
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
7 current — Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach; Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
300
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
408 of 422 divisions
97%
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 Lobbying2025-10-15

Lobbying return by St Michael's House Group

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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 Lobbying2025-10-15

Lobbying return by St Michael's House Group

Community
Intended results

Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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 Lobbying2025-10-02

Lobbying return by Marketing English in Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Ensure that all international students, including English Language Students, are eligible for the student leap card. The NTA have changed their eligibility criteria recently to exclude ELE students. ::Establish stakeholder engagement mechanism for the sector. The ELE sector felt…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Marketing English in Ireland" has no legal form. "MARKETING ENGLISH IN IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 207303) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. With strong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. With strong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Taxation
Intended results

Many DLR-based SMEs are active in clean tech, biotech, and digital innovation but face barriers accessing R&D tax supports. Budget 2026 should simplify credit access for smaller firms, particularly in areas like Sandyford and Cherrywood, where innovation clusters are growing.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Taxation
Intended results

Many DLR-based SMEs are active in clean tech, biotech, and digital innovation but face barriers accessing R&D tax supports. Budget 2026 should simplify credit access for smaller firms, particularly in areas like Sandyford and Cherrywood, where innovation clusters are growing.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan sets ambitious targets across energy efficiency, transport electrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and public engagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan sets ambitious targets across energy efficiency, transport electrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and public engagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-09-22

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

To advocate for the Irish Government to develop a strong public position against the EU's Omnibus Simplification Package, ensuring that key corporate sustainability laws, including the CSDDD, are protected.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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.