Ciaran O'Donnell

Ciaran O'Donnell

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 13

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
First Seen
18 January 2025
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Special Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineDepartment of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

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Ibec

66 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Communicate the relevance of the financial services industry in Ireland, its economic impact, its competitive opportunities, and its strategic objectives for the next 5 years. Also, to highlight the importance of establishing a retail investment culture in Ireland through Savings and Investment Accounts.

Details: Financial services industry strategy 2026-2030

Methods
MeetingSocial Media

Intent: For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training & resources to implement changes.

Details: Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers

Methods
For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs and LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training and resources to implement changes. - LetterMeeting with Minister McConalogue on this issue took place on December 11th in Irish Sport HQ - MeetingSubmission outlining our concerns regarding the guideliness and proposals for consideration taking in to account the unigue nature of the sport and physical activity sector - Submission

Intent: 10% compound interest increase in core funding to National Governing Bodies of sport (NGB) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) over the next 3 years -2026 to 2028Request for Government commitment to research and publish a report on an additonal 1% betting levy for sport.

Details: Pre Budget Submission for Budget 2026

Methods
2026 Federation of Irish Sport Pre - Budget Submission and letter submitted. - SubmissionMeetings to discuss the needs of sports sector ahead of budget 2026 and outline the requirement for an increase in core funding. - Meeting

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

25 officials
2025-09-01

Intent: Investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community

Details: Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework

Methods
Meeting of clients and staff with Minister Carroll MacNeill in the Dun Laoghaire services - MeetingMeeting of clients and staff with Minster Naughton at our Midlands service, Offaly. - MeetingNAI regional campaign launch - Virtual Meeting

Olympic Federation of Ireland

3 officials
2025-05-20

Intent: Introduction of newly elected OFI President. To provide an update on develpments in Olympism, both in national and intenational spheres.

Details: Meeting wirth Minister and Department Personnel

Methods
Meeting held on 19th February 2025Presnt from OFI: Lochlann Walsh – OFI PresidentPeter Sherrard – OFI CEO. Introductory meeting to discuss Strategy, Planning in LA Cycle, funding, philanthropy and areas of cooperation - Meeting