Deirdre Gillane

Deirdre Gillane

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 738

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Most Recent Title
Chief of Staff
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
6 August 2020
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Chief of StaffSpecial Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Foreign AffairsDepartment of the Taoiseach

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 74)

Tesco Ireland Limited

2 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Temporary deration to ensure that perishable produce is not wasted, due to the impact of fuel protests.

Details: Temporary derogration

Methods
Request for a temporary derogation from driving hours and rest period requirements for hauliers carrying food and grocery products, due to fuel protest-related disruption to the supply chain - Email

Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

2 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To highlight the contribution of J&J to the Irish economy::To seek meetings between senior J&J leaders and Government

Details: Engagement with Government on J&J's economic contribution to Ireland

Methods
Correspondence to Minister O'Callaghan requesting a meeting with senior J&J leaders - EmailMeeting with Deirdre Gillane to seek a meeting between the Taoiseach and senior J&J leaders - Meeting

The Ireland Funds

6 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To widen and deepen access to Music Generation for children and young people most in need in Ireland.

Details: Communication and meeting with Department of the Taoiseach and Department of Education and Youth to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027 - 2031) and its provision of performance music education to children and young people.

Methods
Meeting with the Taoiseach, Minister for Department of Education and Youth DPO from their respective departments. - Meeting

Music Generation DAC

6 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To widen and deepen access to Music Generation for children and young people most in need in Ireland.

Details: Communications and meeting with Department of the Taoiseach and Department of Education and Youth to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027 - 2031) and its provision of performance music education to children and young people.

Methods
Meeting with the Taoiseach, Minister for Department of Education and Youth and DPOs from their respective departments. - MeetingTelephone conversations in advance of and to arrange meeting. - Phone callText messages in advance of and to arrange meeting. - Informal communication

Vodafone Ireland

2 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To brief the Taoiseach on Vodafone’s ongoing investment and innovations in Ireland, in particular satellite connectivity, and to discuss key Government and EU telecoms policy matters, including the Digital Networks Act, digital sovereignty, CSA2, and other issues relevant to Ireland’s digital competitiveness.

Details: Introductory Meeting for Vodafone Group and Vodafone Ireland Leadership

Methods
Meeting

Hume Brophy

8 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To engage with officials on the case for removing the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, highlighting the economic benefits, improved connectivity for passengers and businesses, and the importance of the issue for Ireland's international aviation links.

Details: Meetings to discuss the removal of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, including the economic and connectivity benefits of lifting the cap and the impact on Ireland's aviation sector and international competitiveness.

Methods
EmailMeetingPhone call