Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 48

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
First Seen
30 November 2016
Last Seen
10 September 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterCouncillorSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and MediaDun Laoghaire-Rathdown County CouncilThe Office of Public WorksWicklow County Council

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)

Intent: Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

Details: Regional Film and Screen Industries Development

Methods
Meeting with the DPO Patrick O'Donovan to discuss support of the regional audiovisual industry and the establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum. - Meeting

Intent: Establishment of a new Section 481 Regional Film Development Uplift::Establishment of a dedicated Regional Producers Fund::Increased Discretionary Funding for Games

Details: Budget Submission on behalf of the Western AV Forum

Methods
Detailed submission on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum supporting a holistic, consistent, and sustainable strategy for development of the Regional AV sector. - Submission

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

Prime Arena Holdings

13 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Prime Arena Holdings has submitted an application for partial Government funding towards the Prime Arena project.

Details: Discussions on Government Grant Application

Methods
Calls to follow up with meeting invitations and discuss any specific information to do with the grant application. - Phone callEmails to set up meetings and pass on additional information about the project. - EmailMeetings to discuss the Government Grant Application and next steps. - Meeting

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

7 officials
2026-05-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To understand the Irish Govt's position on the implementation and future direction of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive, copyright and intellectual property protection in the digital environment, emerging consumer and digital legislation, and the broader policy framework supporting creative investment and content distribution in Europe; in advance of the EU Presidency.

Details: To Engage on the implementation and future direction of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive, copyright and intellectual property protection in the digital environment, emerging consumer and digital legislation, and the broader policy framework supporting creative investment and content distr, ...

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EmailMeeting

Intent: Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

Details: Regional Film and Screen Industries Development

Methods
A meeting with Minister of State Noel Grealish to discuss the establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum - MeetingEmails to the elected representatives in support of the regional audiovisual industry and the establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum. - Email