Shane Smyth

Shane Smyth

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 95

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Adviser to Minister
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
First Seen
21 September 2021
Last Seen
17 September 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterSpecial Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of FinanceDepartment of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and ReformDepartment of TransportDepartment of the Taoiseach

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 10)

BoyleSports

26 officials
2026-09-17

Intent: BOYLE Sports intention is to maintain and continue dialogue with public officials. By sharing information on key measures that BOYLE Sports have already enacted. Engagement on the budget 2027 and implementation of Gambling Regulation, discuss BOYLE Sports view and solicit the views of the designated public officials.

Details: Budget 2027 and implementation of the Gambling Regulation - Letters with meeting invites sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to Budget 2027 and implementation of Gambling Regulation.

Methods
Information sharing and seeking clarity and views on budget 2027 and regional development. - MeetingMeeting invites requesting engagement on the budget 2027 and implementation of Gambling Regulation, and to discuss BOYLE Sports view and solicit the views of the designated public officials. - Email

Bord Gáis Energy Ltd

7 officials
2026-09-15

Intent: To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening energy security, economic resilience and the transition to green hydrogen and net zero.

Details: To secure support in principle for the Kestrel project and for geological energy storage as a component of Ireland’s future energy system; to advance consideration of appropriate policy, regulatory and market frameworks for strategic gas and hydrogen storage; to support recognition of the project’s , ...

Methods
Calls regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - Phone callEmails regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - EmailMeeting with Stephen Kinsella regarding the Kestrel project, itsbenefits and the necessity of it - Meeting

Kestrel Energy Storage DAC

7 officials
2026-09-11

Intent: To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening energy security, economic resilience and the transition to green hydrogen and net zero.

Details: To secure support in principle for the Kestrel project and for geological energy storage as a component of Ireland’s future energy system; to advance consideration of appropriate policy, regulatory and market frameworks for strategic gas and hydrogen storage; to support recognition of the project’s , ...

Methods
Calls regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - Phone callEmails regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - EmailMeeting with Stephen Kinsella regarding the Kestrel project, itsbenefits and the necessity of it - Meeting

Rockwood Consulting ULC

46 officials
2026-09-10
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Secure Government support, tax measures and policy/regulatory changes in support of the measures outlined in the Pre-Budget 2027 submission.

Details: Circulated Pre-Budget 2027 submission seeking Government support for measures, including reducing Capital Gains Tax; expanding the R&D Tax Credit; reforming the capital allowances write-off period; introducing a training voucher for staff upskilling; reducing the regulated electricity network charge, ...

Methods
Email

Guaranteed Irish

42 officials
2026-09-10

Intent: Secure Government support, tax measures and policy/regulatory changes in support of the measures outlined in the Pre-Budget 2027 submission by Guaranteed Irish.

Details: Pre-Budget 2027 policy and expenditure measuresCirculated Pre-Budget 2027 submission seeking Government support for measures, including reducing Capital Gains Tax; expanding the R&D Tax Credit; reforming the capital allowances write-off period; introducing a training voucher for staff upskilling; re, ...

Methods
Simon Harris – Minister for Finance, Department of Finance; Jack Chambers – Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation; Peter Burke – Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Helen McEntee – Minister for Education and Youth; Darragh O'Brien – Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment; Micheál Martin – Taoiseach+ those listed below - Submission

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

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