John Paul O'Shea

John Paul O'Shea

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 462

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Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
15 January 2016
Last Seen
11 September 2026

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CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Cork County CouncilDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 14 September 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 47)

Samaritans Ireland

59 officials
2026-09-11

Intent: National Loneliness Strategy and responsible language on self-harm and suicide.

Details: Launch of Samaritans Impact Report 2025

Methods
Staff and volunteers met with the below representatives and their teams at the Impact Report launch event. Our priority asks of attendees were:National Loneliness Strategy and responsible language on self-harm and suicide. Follow up emails were sent to all attendees. - Event / Reception

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

48 officials
2026-09-02

Intent: Inform Oireachtas Members of the need for the establishment of a national brain injury case management service with 20 additional posts to reach every person with a brain injury, regardless of location.

Details: Pre-Budget submission priorities

Methods
Informed Oireachtas Members on the need for investment in, and the establishment of, a national specialist case manager service for people with an acquired brain injury. - Lobby dayInformed the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality and the Minister for Disability of our priorities for Budget 2027. - EmailSent the ABI Ireland Pre-Budget submisson to Members of the Oireachtas Disability Matters Committee - Email

IRD Duhallow

8 officials
2026-06-25

Intent: We are calling for:✅ €6.1m increase for SICAP to support work tackling poverty and disadvantage✅ €10m secured annually for integration supports for new arrivals✅ €10.2m additional funding for LEADER to support rural enterprise and community projects✅ €12m investment in Tús/RSS to sustain essential local services✅ €500k to expand Rural Recreation Officers, supporting tourism, trails and local amenities

Details: ILDN Pre Budget Launch

Methods
On the 17th of June Local Development Companies Network launched our Pre-Budget Submission 2027 in Buswells, Dublin.The message to Government is clear: Budget 2027 must match ambition with investment.Local Development Companies such as IRD Duhallow work in every part of Ireland, rural, urban and island communities, supporting people, community groups and social enterprises to tackle poverty, disadvantage, isolation and barriers to opportunity. - Lobby day

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

Rehab Group

28 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability

Details: Submission to Cost of Disability Public Consultation and circulation to Members of the Disability Matters and Social Protection Committees

Methods
Members of the Oireachtas Social Protection Committee and Disability Matters Committee received a copy of Rehab's Submission on the Cost of Disability Consultation - Submission

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

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: Share our briefing paper outlining our high-level concerns regarding the proposed Bill, and ask TDs and Senators to raise these concerns within their parties, in representations to the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and in debates on the Bill.

Details: International Protection Bill 2026

Methods
Shared briefing paper outlining our high-level concerns regarding the proposed Bill, asking elected officials to raise these concerns within their parties, in representations to the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, and in debates on the Bill. - Email