Paul Donnelly

Paul Donnelly

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 644

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Most Recent Title
TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
18 October 2015
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasFingal County Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 31 May 2026

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Intent: Implementation of the current strategy and an extension of its lifespan::A new Autism Innovation Strategy provided for in legislation

Details: Sought support for the full implementation of (and extension of the lifespan) of the current Autism Innovation Strategy and implementation of government commitment to place the strategy on a statutory footing

Methods
Discussed issue at meetings of the All Party Gruop on Autism - MeetingEngaged with Deputy Carrigy as Chair of the All Party Group on Autism - Phone callEngaged with Minister Higgins office - Email

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

Intent: To communicate AmCham views with regard to the Data Bill

Details: Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on pre-legislative scrutiny of the Data Bill

Methods
AmCham's submission is available here: https://www.amcham.ie/media/h2whlfje/amcham-submission-public-consultation-on-the-pre-legislative-scrutiny-of-the-general-scheme-of-the-data-bill-2025.pdf - Submission

Intent: To communicate AmCham views with regard to the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill

Details: Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on pre-legislative scrutiny of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill

Methods
AmCham's submission is available here: https://www.amcham.ie/media/2uvdvu1g/amcham-submission-pre-legislative-scrutiny-of-the-general-scheme-of-the-regulation-of-the-artificial-intelligence-bill-2026.pdf - Submission

daa plc

66 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Increase political stakeholders’ understanding of Dublin Airport’s development needs and garner support for infrastructure or policy decisions (by experiencing projects first-hand).

Details: Email invitation sent for political Stakeholder briefing and tour at Dublin Airport. (Subsequently event did not take place)

Methods
Dublin and Meath TDs, Senators, MEPs, and County Councillors - Email

Dublin Zoo

13 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Relationship building. Recognition of state support. Provide clarity.

Details: Requested a meeting with individual TDs. Minister attended the Zoo and helped launch the Dublin Zoo Animal Welfare Masterplan. Invited Ministers to the official opening of the Rainforest House at Dublin Zoo. Answered a query in relation to a Dublin Zoo publicity campaign

Methods
Had relationship building meetings with TDs - MeetingInvited Minsters to help us launch the Rainforest House at Dublin Zoo - LetterInvited individual TDs to visit Dublin Zoo for a meeting - Email
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland

Details: AI Adoption in Ireland

Methods
Emailing key stakeholders to seek meetings to discuss proposals in Digital Business Ireland's report on Making AI Work for Ireland - EmailTo seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland - Meeting