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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of place-based innovation infrastructure for national competitiveness, and to explore policy interest in the development of a national innovation district strategy for Ireland, informed by international best practices.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussion with James O’Connor TD on the role of innovation infrastructure and the case for a national innovation district strategy. |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To seek clarification on the Programme for Government’s position regarding ongoing public investment in innovation infrastructure, specifically whether initiatives such as the NDRC align with stated commitments to support entrepreneurship, regional development, and early-stage innovation.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Letter regarding role of the NDRC & Programme for Government |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of global competitiveness in entrepreneurship and innovation, the critical role of innovation infrastructure, and the need to prioritise entrepreneurship support programmes as a core element of Ireland’s national strategy for early-stage acceleration and innovation-led growth.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting re entrepreneurship and innovation policy |
2025-03-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To discuss the future of innovation in Ireland and the current programme for government in relation to startups and innovation supports and policy.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to visit Dogpatch Labs |
2025-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To discuss the future of NDRC
Methods: Social Media
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to visit Dogpatch Labs |
2025-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Provide a recommendation for the upcoming programme for Government 2025
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Programme for Government Letter to Minister Peter Burke |
2025-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to visit Dogpatch Labs |
2025-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to visit Dogpatch Labs |
2025-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to visit Dogpatch Labs |
2025-01-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation to visit Dogpatch Labs |