Michael O’Connor

Michael O’Connor

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 9

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
First Seen
20 September 2024
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Special Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

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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

Intent: To provide information and analysis of the Digital Omnibus package from the perspective of the creative sectorsTo provide constructive input from Irish and international colleagues in advance of Ireland beginning its Presidency of the Council of the EU

Details: Meetings and requests for meetings with special advisers to the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

Intent: For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training & resources to implement changes.

Details: Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers

Methods
For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs and LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training and resources to implement changes. - Letter

Olympic Federation of Ireland

3 officials
2025-05-20

Intent: Introduction of newly elected OFI President. To provide an update on develpments in Olympism, both in national and intenational spheres.

Details: Meeting wirth Minister and Department Personnel

Methods
Meeting held on 19th February 2025Presnt from OFI: Lochlann Walsh – OFI PresidentPeter Sherrard – OFI CEO. Introductory meeting to discuss Strategy, Planning in LA Cycle, funding, philanthropy and areas of cooperation - Meeting