John McDonald

John McDonald

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 237

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
First Seen
30 August 2019
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Carlow County CouncilDepartment of Climate Action, Communication Networks and TransportDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of Housing, Local Government and HeritageDepartment of Housing, Planning and Local GovernmentDepartment of Housing, Planning, Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of Transport

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 24)

Irish Institutional Property

3 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Communicate the need for policy and planning certainty to strengthen investor confidence, accelerate housing activation and ensure infrastructure and planning reform measures are aligned to support increased delivery

Details: Meeting with Minister to provide sector feedback on housing policy and supply.

Methods
Meeting

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

Q4PR

1 official
2026-05-21

Intent: Greater understandiing of the above and of the evolution of policy in relation to SDZs

Details: Update on Lioncor's plans for the delivery of new homes

Officials
Methods
Informal communicationMeeting

Q4PR

1 official
2026-05-21

Intent: Delivery of amended local authority development plans to ensure delivery of requisite levels of housing.

Details: Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act and its implementation at local authority level

Officials
Methods
Meeting

Council of The Bar of Ireland

57 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To secure a meeting between members of The Bar and parliamentary party members and officials to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid.

Details: Invitation to meet with members of the Bar of Ireland to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Methods
Email

Glenveagh Properties Plc

16 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market.

Details: General Housing Policy

Methods
Participation on panel at MIPIM Conference,Rath Rua Sod Turning, Co.Laois Oscar Traynor Wood, Sod Turning, Co.DublinNUA Factory Visits - Event / ReceptionProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market. - MeetingProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market. - Phone call

Cairn Homes plc

11 officials
2026-05-20

Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.

Details: General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.

Methods
General discussion on all housing related delivery and policy matters. - MeetingParticipation at MIPIM on housing related panel. - Event / ReceptionSod-turning event to mark a key new development in Creamfields, Cork. - Event / Reception