Lobbying return by Cork Chamber
Education and TrainingTo advocate for business priorities in the area of education and training, including supports for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities, as well as funding for third level institutions.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Darragh O'Brien is named in 3,831 lobbying returns on the Register of Lobbying. Darragh O'Brien has 1 donation record in SIPO's published statements.
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To advocate for business priorities in the area of education and training, including supports for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities, as well as funding for third level institutions.
To call for progress on key transport projects in the Cork region and further afield in the context of Budget 2026, including regional connectivity via Cork Airport and the Port of Cork, strategic rail links and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, as well as progress on…
To advance progress on offshore renewable energy in the Cork region in Budget 2026, including port infrastructure investment and support for industry to ensure Ireland meets its ambitious climate targets.
To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.
To advocate for the prioritisation of sufficient environmental protections in developments, as well as the importance of sustainability in government policy.
To advocate for the development of Cork as an offshore renewable energy hub, and for progress in areas of renewable energy, including hydrogen, highlighting the importance of security of energy supply for business.
To underline the potential for economic development with regard to large energy users, and the importance of ensuring grid and other infrastructure can accommodate economic developments.
To advocate for progress on critical transport projects in the Cork region, including Luas Cork, BusConnects and the Cork Northern Distributor Road, and associated infrastructure.
To discuss the creation of a National Action Plan for Collective Bargaining
Funding in the revised NDP to support the decarbonisation of university estates.
Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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.
Follow up letter om issues raised during the meeting to do with MPA legislation
To ensure relevant Government officials and representatives progress Ireland's MPA process as soon as possible
To raise the issue of MPA legislation with relevant Ministers and ask for urgent action and progress on the issue
To garner as much public support and generate political pressure for the Government to progress the Marine Protected Area Bill
Launch of Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Amazon and Co-operative Housing Ireland whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water, from surplus renewable energy.