Jim O'Callaghan

Jim O'Callaghan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1878

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Most Recent Title
Minister
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Justice
First Seen
18 October 2015
Last Seen
13 September 2026

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CouncillorMinisterTD

Observed Public Bodies

Department of JusticeDepartment of Justice and EqualityDublin City CouncilDáil Éireann, the Lower House of the OireachtasDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 188)

Intent: The Introduction of legislation allowing for Exclusion Orders against persons engaged in retail theft and anti social behaviour. We also want to see how grants, promised in the PfG will be introduced and the Terms they will be made available

Details: CSNA wishes to see progress on the various commitments made in the Retail Crime Section of the Programme For Government

Methods
Letter

Intent: Significant Increase in Resources for Youth Justice Diversion Programs: We need to enhance the capacity of programs that engage young people before they enter the justice system[MH1.1]. Including targeted early intervention and prevention programmes.::Targeted Engagement: Specialised resources must be directed toward young people identified as being at high risk of engaging in criminality, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds.::Enhanced Youth Facilities: We call for the provision of increased youth activities and clubs with later opening hours to provide safe, stable environments for vulnerable children where they can build relationships with positive role models based in their own communities.::Statutory Footing for the National Review Panel: The remit of the National Review Panel must be urgently expanded and put on a statutory footing to examine all unexpected child deaths, not only those children already known to state agencies.::A Full Systemic Review: A comprehensive

Details: Urgent Request for Systemic Action Following the Tragic M9 Motorway Incident, 17th August 2026

Methods
19-Aug-26 - Email

Coolmine Therapeutic Community

10 officials
2026-09-09

Intent: To secure Government support and investment for Coolmine’s six Budget 2027 priorities: protecting existing services, expanding residential and aftercare capacity, establishing a prison-based Therapeutic Community, introducing sustainable multi-annual funding, and aligning Section 39 pay with public sector rates. The intended result is improved access to treatment, sustained recovery and stronger outcomes for individuals and families.

Details: We shared Coolmine’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027, seeking investment to protect and expand addiction treatment and recovery services. Our six priorities include sustainable Section 39 funding and pay, a prison-based Therapeutic Community, redevelopment of Coolmine Lodge, regional aftercare services, , ...

Methods
Email

Intent: Increased awareness and understanding, and action, relief or intervention at policy or legislative level in relation to rapid, large-scale increase in the radio levy, without warning; the need for action in legislation or in the context of the Budget, including accessible and ringfenced funding for the sector.

Details: Communicating the concern of IBI Members about the large-scale increase in the regulatory levy of radio broadcasters and seeking action on that issue as well as on the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland budget submission.

Methods
Emails and copies of our budget submission, or copies of news releases and statements for information. - EmailEmails to Members of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport thanking them for their contributions to the Committee hearing and asking for their support in relation to potential legislative amendments to address the issue of the increase in the regulatory radio levy; emails to regulatory officials in relation to the levy increase. - EmailMeetings with public representatives or officials to explain our position and to ask questions about the levy and broadcasting policy or regulation matters and to communicate our position. - Meeting

Intent: Provide a snapshot on domestic violence service provision in Ireland and highlight challenges faced by specialist domestic violence frontline services.

Details: Safe Ireland One Day Census January 2026 Report

Methods
Email to Dr. Stephanie O'Keeffe from Christine Lodge on 30th June contained pdf copy of census report. Response 30th June from Stephanie acknowledged receipt of same. Email 30th June from Dr. O'Keeffe to Christine Lodge contained Cuan response to press query she received in relation to the census report. - EmailEmail to Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan from Christine Lodge dated 30th June contained pdf copy of Safe Ireland's One Day Census report. - Email

Intent: Highlight Safe Ireland's priorities for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of Europe

Details: Ireland's European Union Presidency

Methods
Email dated 14th May to Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan from Christine Lodge contained pdf copy of Safe Ireland's priorities for the EU Presidency prepared by Dr. Blaithin O'Shea on which she welcomed the opportunity to engage with the Minister and his officials in advance of or during the presidency term. - EmailEmail to Dr. Stephanie O'Keeffe from Christine Lodge on 1st May requested information on who at ministerial and official levels, will be leading on gender equality during Ireland's Presidency of the European Union. - Email

Pontis Advisory Limited

3 officials
2026-09-07
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To seek assistance on behalf of a client employee/ manager seeking reunification with wife from abroad

Details: To seek assistance on behalf of a client employee/ manager seeking reunification with wife from abroad

Methods
To seek assistance on behalf of a client employee/ manager seeking reunification with wife from abroad - EmailTo seek assistance on behalf of a client employee/ manager seeking reunification with wife from abroad - Informal communicationTo seek assistance on behalf of a client employee/ manager seeking reunification with wife from abroad - Phone call

Permits Foundation

1 official
2026-09-04

Intent: to understand why there are such lengthy processing times for joining family members in Ireland, to convey the importance of resolving this issue, and to recommend measures to reduce them.

Details: requesting meeting with Justice Dept. to address lengthy processing times for joining family members

Methods
Email sent 11 May, requesting a meeting with the Minister's office or a member of the department. The Minister's PS replied on 4 June suggesting that specific queries could be raised with Immigration Service Delivery. - Email

Children's Books Ireland CLG

46 officials
2026-09-04

Intent: Support from government and opposition TDs in relation to funding for primary and secondary school libraries

Details: Emails and mailout to government and opposition TDs and Senators on the subject of funding for school libraries, briefing event for TDs and Senators on same in Leinster House

Methods
Emailed Dublin-based TDs and Senators and those with a responsibility for Education, inviting them to attend the CBI AV Room briefing session and to consider supporting our call for funding for school libraries in Budget 2027. - EmailEmailed Government TDs, Micheal Mairtin, Simon Harris, Hildegarde Naughton, Jack Chambers, Patrick O'Donovan, Norma Foley, sharing our budget submission document and asking them to support our call for funding for school libraries. Roy Hearne was also emailed. - EmailOn the 12th of May we were hosted in the AV Room in Leinster House by the Social Democrats where we ran a briefing session for Oireachtas members on the need for primary and secondary school libraries. - Event / Reception