Paul Clarkson

Paul Clarkson

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 23

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Government Press Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
20 September 2021
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Government Press Secretary

Observed Public Bodies

Department of the Taoiseach

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)

Intent: To mark the opening of AstraZeneca’s new API facility in Ireland, and bilateral meeting with An Taoiseach to discuss the importance of the life sciences sector in Ireland, including investment and access to medicines.

Details: Invitation to the opening of AstraZeneca’s new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing facility & Bilateral Meeting

Methods
EmailMeeting

Intent: To highlight ongoing challenges facing farmers especially within the tillage sector.::To engage with Government Ministers and TDs to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's budget.::To highlight the importance of the retention of the Nitrates Derogation to Irish farmers.::To emphasise the significant work that has been done in improving water quality and the strong focus on delivering further improvements.::To stress how imperative it is to convey the scale of this work to the EU Commission ahead of their decision.::To impress on the Minister the importance of continuing to build alliances with others who remain opposed to the Mercosur Trade Deal. That the Commission 'safeguards' do not provide any assurance to the farmers of Ireland. Production standards in Brazil do not meet the standards that apply to the EU.::To highlight the cost of doing business.::To discuss the retention of tax reliefs due to expire in 2025.::To highlight Generational Renewal and wha

Details: National Ploughing Championships 2025

Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionInformal communication

Horse Sport Ireland

2 officials
2025-09-19
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Highlight successes of Irish youth teams and the need for further investment and commitment to equestrian sports

Details: Opportunities and challenges facing equestrian sport.

Methods
An Taoiseach hosted successful Irish youth showjumping teams in Government buildings. - Event / Reception

Intent: Sufficient allocation to ensure fair distribution of public funds

Details: Funding for Coimisiún na Meán Schemes and sufficient Departmental Funding for Government, semi-State and Local Authority advertising to ensure equitable allocation to trusted public service content providers so that all readers and audiences are reached

Methods
Emails to all relevant DPOs - EmailFollow up calls after emails, requests for meetings, calls about the substantive issues - Phone callMeeting with Minister O'Donovan, departmental staff and advisers - Virtual Meeting

NewsBrands Ireland

7 officials
2025-01-21

Intent: Enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill

Details: Defamation

Methods
Calls and texts with Minister Browne, Deirdre Gillane, Andrew Munro re commencement of Defamation (Amendment) Bill in Dail, and subsequently on committee stage - Phone callConversation with the Tanaiste at Irish Journalism Awards seeking commitment for restoration of Defamation (Amendment) Bill to Order Paper when new Government formed - Informal communicationEmails to the Taoiseach and Minister Browne re importance of enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill during lifetime of Government - Email

Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd.

6 officials
2024-09-16

Intent: Highlighting work towards driving increased paper cup recycling rates and thepositive effects on the environment via 'The Cup Collective' recycling scheme.

Details: Highlighting Positive Recycling Work

Methods
Attendance at Ennis Chamber's President's Lunch on July 5th at Dromoland Inn, Co. Clare. A display of The Cup Collective recycling bin units was viewable to DPOs wishing to find out details of the scheme. - Event / Reception

FleishmanHillard, Ireland

1 official
2023-09-20

Intent: Restore funding that had been in place for 11 years that resulted in 600 scholarships connecting third level institutions in Ireland and Canada

Details: Third level funding via Emmigrant Support Programme

Officials
Methods
Shared letter from previous departmental correspondence - Email

Intent: A fair share of Government advertising spend with the local news publishing sector

Details: Government Advertising Spend with Local News Publishers

Methods
Emails to individual ministers and advisers drawing attention to Government and State Agency advertising campaigns that did not include local news publishers. - EmailMessages to set up meetings - Social MediaOne in-person meeting. Subsequent virtual meeting held in early part of next returns period and will be recorded accordingly. - Meeting