Sarah Bardon

Sarah Bardon

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 135

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Chief of Staff
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
21 May 2019
Last Seen
17 September 2026

Observed Titles

Chief of StaffSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of FinanceDepartment of Foreign AffairsDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of HealthDepartment of the Taoiseach

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 14)

Intent: To garner support among Oireachtas members, advisors and officials for measures which would benefit the recorded music sector and broader cultural sectors. ::Protect human creativity through robust enforcement of copyright protection, and to resource regulators accordingly. ::To provide a supportive infrastructure to stimulate a healthy music economy.

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Methods
EmailInformal communication

BioMarin International Limited

19 officials
2026-09-12

Intent: Raising awareness about rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU and improving access to treatments for rare disease patients

Details: Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU

Methods
Raising awareness about rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU and improving access to treatments for rare disease patients - EmailRaising awareness about rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU and improving access to treatments for rare disease patients - Virtual Meeting

Intent: Increased awareness and understanding, and action, relief or intervention at policy or legislative level in relation to rapid, large-scale increase in the radio levy, without warning; the need for action in legislation or in the context of the Budget, including accessible and ringfenced funding for the sector.

Details: Communicating the concern of IBI Members about the large-scale increase in the regulatory levy of radio broadcasters and seeking action on that issue as well as on the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland budget submission.

Methods
Emails and copies of our budget submission, or copies of news releases and statements for information. - EmailEmails to Members of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport thanking them for their contributions to the Committee hearing and asking for their support in relation to potential legislative amendments to address the issue of the increase in the regulatory radio levy; emails to regulatory officials in relation to the levy increase. - EmailMeetings with public representatives or officials to explain our position and to ask questions about the levy and broadcasting policy or regulation matters and to communicate our position. - Meeting

Pontis Advisory Limited

4 officials
2026-09-07
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To seek a meeting to discuss challenges with regard to the ongoing housing crisis

Details: To seek a meeting to discuss challenges with regard to the ongoing housing crisis

Methods
To seek a meeting to discuss challenges with regard to the ongoing housing crisis - EmailTo seek a meeting to discuss challenges with regard to the ongoing housing crisis - Informal communicationTo seek a meeting to discuss challenges with regard to the ongoing housing crisis - Phone call

RIAI

15 officials
2026-09-02

Intent: To secure Budget 2027 funding, tax measures, and policy commitments that strengthen housing delivery, support the construction sector, implement the National Policy on Architecture, expand the role of architects in public projects, and promote sustainable development through retrofit, reuse, and high-quality design.

Details: Advocating to secure funding, tax, procurement, and policy measures that strengthen the role of architecture and design in housing delivery, regeneration, retrofit, and public investment, while supporting implementation of the National Policy on Architecture (Places for People).

Methods
Another email with the Pre-budget Submission on 16.7 sent to the following: minister@finance.gov.ie,niall.oconnor@tanaiste.gov.ie, sarah.bardon@tanaiste.gov.ie,max.murphy@tanaiste.gr ov.ie,minister@per.gov.ie, john.hogan@finance.gov.ie, clare.costello@finance.gov.ie,david.moloney@per.gov.ie, eoin.dorgan@per.gov.ie,minister@housing.gov.ie,john.mcdonald@housing.gov.ie,ministerofstate@housing.gov.ie,MOS@housing.gov.ie,MoSOffice@housing.gov.ie,graham.doyle@housing.gov.ie, paul.hogan@housing.gov.ie - EmailThe RIAI 2027 Pre-budget Submission was published on 10.7.26 sent by email to minister@finance.gov.ie,niall.oconnor@tanaiste.gov.ie, sarah.bardon@tanaiste.gov.ie,max.murphy@tanaiste.gr ov.ie,minister@per.gov.ie, john.hogan@finance.gov.ie, clare.costello@finance.gov.ie,david.moloney@per.gov.ie, eoin.dorgan@per.gov.ie,minister@housing.gov.ie,john.mcdonald@housing.gov.ie,ministerofstate@housing.gov.ie,MOS@housing.gov.ie,MoSOffice@housing.gov.ie,graham.doyle@housing.gov.ie, paul.hogan@housing.gov.ie - Email

Horse Sport Ireland

13 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: For the sport horse and equestrian sector to be included in any measures or subsidies introduced by the government to ease the burden of the high cost of fuel.

Details: Highlighting the impact of rising fuel costs on the sport horse and equestrian sectors.

Methods
Denis Duggan spoke with Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran at the FBD National Hall of Fame Awards on this topic. - Informal communicationEmails with letters attached were sent to Tánaiste Simon Harris, Ministers Darragh O'Brien, Martin Heydon and Sean Canney. - EmailPhone calls were made to ministerial advisers to follow up on the emails sent. - Phone call

Bank of Ireland Group plc

6 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outline Bank of Ireland’s contribution to the Irish economy and brief the Department on Bank of Ireland’s views on a range of matters.

Details: To brief on a range of matters including Bank of Ireland’s refreshed strategy, support for home building, the importance of a level playing field for financial services, remuneration policy, the policy environment to support the introduction of new tax efficient investment accounts, and policy inter, ...

Methods
Meeting