James O'Connor

James O'Connor

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 967

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Most Recent Title
TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
18 March 2020
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Oireachtas Profile

Observed Titles

CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Cork County CouncilDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 31 May 2026

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Rehab Group

26 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll

Details: Invitation to National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork, Open Day for public representatives taking place on 8 May 2026

Methods
Email to Ireland South MEPs inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - EmailEmail to all Oireachtas members from Cork constituencies inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - Email

Beefplan Movement

184 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Methods
In relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Informal communicationIn relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Phone callThe emails were in relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Email

NewsBrands Ireland

14 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Suggestion for policy changes and initiatives that the Government can put in place to help insulate news publishers’ businesses from the worst effects of AI on the one hand, and, on the other, to encourage the responsible use of AI to support efficiency within media outlets

Details: Highlight the impact of AI on the information landscape and trust, the threat being posed by AI on publishers’ and broadcasters’ business models

Methods
Submission and appearance before AI Oireachtas Committee - Submission

Intent: To communicate AmCham views with regard to the Data Bill

Details: Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on pre-legislative scrutiny of the Data Bill

Methods
AmCham's submission is available here: https://www.amcham.ie/media/h2whlfje/amcham-submission-public-consultation-on-the-pre-legislative-scrutiny-of-the-general-scheme-of-the-data-bill-2025.pdf - Submission

Intent: To communicate AmCham views with regard to the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill

Details: Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on pre-legislative scrutiny of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill

Methods
AmCham's submission is available here: https://www.amcham.ie/media/2uvdvu1g/amcham-submission-pre-legislative-scrutiny-of-the-general-scheme-of-the-regulation-of-the-artificial-intelligence-bill-2026.pdf - Submission

Horse Sport Ireland

58 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Details: National Breeding Services Grant Scheme

Methods
Email sent to Oireachtas members in outlining the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to organisations/shows in their area. - Email

Intent: Sought to build a relationship and ensure the interests of Fed members were understood by their local TD representatives. ::To make Dail Members better understand the challenges facing independent retailers in Ireland.

Details: Letter from Martin Mulligan - President of the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) in Ireland. Letter written by Martin Mulligan, in consultation with Fed employee, Douglas Oliver.

Methods
Letter to below-mentioned TDs, explaining the challenges facing small shops in Ireland - particularly on retail crime, high taxes and new tobacco and vape licences and inviting them to meet. - LetterThe Fed met with the following during the reporting period, following on from the letters sent: -Peter Burke TD (23.03.26 at constituency surgery at Mr. Burke's constituency office)-Micheal Carrigy (30.03.26 at Mr. Burke's constituency office)-Fionntán ó Súilleabháin TD (06.03.26) at Steemer's Day Today News Main St, Newtownbarry, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, Y21 XR15-Brian Brennan TD (23.03.26) at Steemer's Day Today News Main St, Newtownbarry, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, Y21 XR15 - Meeting