John Callinan

John Callinan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 398

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Secretary General
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
5 January 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant SecretarySecond Secretary GeneralSecretary General

Observed Public Bodies

Department of the Taoiseach

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 40)

Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project

Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts

Methods
Correspondence sent to Minister Dooley's office requesting a meeting regarding Dublin Array - LetterDiscussion with Minister Dooley at Shannon Port event to request formal meeting on offshore projects - Informal communicationDiscussion with Minister O'Brien's special adviser regarding progress of Dublin Array - Phone call

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

Q4PR

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: Communication and meetings with Department of 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 An Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth, and their respective DPOs. - MeetingPhone calls with DPOs in advance of a meeting with An Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth. - Phone call

Ibec

9 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Highlight the growing business and investment risks arising from the absence of a national personnel and facility security clearance capability, and to request engagement on interim solutions ahead of the establishment of the National Security Authority.

Details: Communicate business concerns in relation to national security clearance

Methods
Letter

Not Us Limited

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: Communication and meetings with Department of 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 and Minister for Education and Youth, and DPOs from their respective departments. - MeetingPhone calls to DPOs working with the Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth, ahead of a planned meeting. - Phone call

AONTAS

1 official
2026-05-21

Intent: Recognition of the potential for community education to address the objectives of the Shared Island fund in order to secure support for organisations on both side of the border

Details: Meeting to explore potential for shared island support and action for community education

Officials
Methods
One letter outlining the current situation with regard to funding cuts in Northern Ireland, and a request for a meeting to discuss Shared Island action. - LetterRequest for a meeting to discuss matters relating to cross border collaboration for community education given the impact of the loss of Local Growth Funding on the sector in Northern Ireland. - Email