Ciarán Ahern

Ciarán Ahern

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 299

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Most Recent Title
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Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
2 January 2025
Last Seen
21 September 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasSouth Dublin County Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 22 September 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 30)

Christian Aid Ireland

45 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Sharing of information and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 and related Government proposals

Details: Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025

Methods
Calls with Senator Frances Black, Deputy Donnchadh O'Laoghaire and Deputy Roderic O'Gorman regarding the Occupied Territories Bill and relevant Government initiatives. - Phone callEmail to Minister Helen McEntee, Mr. Declan Smyth and Mr. Gerard Keown regarding the Occupied Territories Bill and relevant Government initiatives. - EmailEmail with information and briefing material regarding the Occupied Territories Bill and relevant Government initiatives with all Labour Party TDs; all Social Democrat TDs; all Sinn Féin Senators; Foreign Affairs spokespeople and Ctte members Deputy S Gibney, Senator P Stephenson, Deputy D Smith, Deputy D O'Laoghaire, Deputy C Bennett; Deputy R O'Gorman; Senators AM Higgins, E Flynn, L Ruane, N Cosgrove, L Harmon, M McDowell; Deputies R Boyd Barret, R Coppinger, P Murphy; Senator M Daly - Email

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

11 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Increase political engagement on the responses to and prevention of sexual violence

Details: Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted invitation to participate on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence

Methods
Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted invitation to participate on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence - EmailOngoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted invitation to participate on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence - MeetingOngoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted invitation to participate on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence - Phone call

Council of The Bar of Ireland

13 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Labour parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Details: Meeting between Ivana Bacik and Ciarán Ahearn of the Labour Party and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Methods
EmailMeeting

Liquid Gas Ireland

12 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engagement with members of the Oireachtas in relation to the proposed Renewable Heat Obligation, seeking an update on the planned publication of the bill and highlighting LGI's policy priorities on the same

Details: Engagement with elected representatives in relation to Liquid Gas Ireland's concerns regarding the Renewable Heat Obligation

Methods
Naoise Ó Muirí TD, Kiera Keogh TD - MeetingEmailInformal communication

Liquid Gas Ireland

30 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Correspondence with members of the Oireachtas in relation to Liquid Gas Ireland’s pre-Budget submission, seeking political support for measures that recognise the needs of off-natural-gas-grid consumers and support rural homes and businesses in accessing practical, affordable and lower-carbon energy solutions.

Details: Outreach to relevant members of the Oireachtas in relation to Liquid Gas Ireland's Pre Budget Submission.

Methods
Email

Irish District Energy Association

11 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat

Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill

Methods
10th July meeting with SEAI Declan Meally and Ciaran Byrne, as board member of Renewable Energy IrelandDiscussed renewable energy, heat emissions and the new SEAI strategic plan - Meeting12th August - invited to a meeting with Brian Carroll and officials in DCEE working on the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) in department buildingsAttended with David Connolly Chair of IrDEA board - Meeting12th July meeting with Deputy Ciarán Ahern in Leinster HouseDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and update on Tallaght DH Scheme - Meeting

Law Society of Ireland

82 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To present and seek support for the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposal to reform criminal legal aid.

Details: Discussion of issues surrounding the proposed reforms of criminal legal aid.

Methods
Letters were issued to Jim O'Callaghan the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The correspondence communicated the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals. - LetterMeetings were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. These engagements provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position. - MeetingPhone calls were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The engagement provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position - Phone call

Irish District Energy Association

10 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat

Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill

Methods
10th July meeting with SEAI Declan Meally and Ciaran Byrne, as board member of Renewable Energy IrelandDiscussed renewable energy, heat emissions and the new SEAI strategic plan - Meeting12th August - invited to a meeting with Brian Carroll and officials in DCEE working on the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) in department buildingsAttended with David Connolly Chair of IrDEA board - Meeting12th July meeting with Deputy Ciarán Ahern in Leinster HouseDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and update on Tallaght DH Scheme - Meeting
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