Shay Brennan

Shay Brennan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 409

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

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CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County CouncilDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 22 September 2026

Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 41)

Pro Life Campaign

5 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To inform government ministers about theobjectives of the Positive Pathways campaign,namely:(1)Reform of MyOptions and informationprovided to pregnant women.(2)Space for organisations that specificallyprovide positive support and advice to womenduring their pregnancy, but do not facilitateabortions.(3)Policy and decision-making to includeother perspectives, not only those whoadvocate for abortion.

Details: Meetings with TDs to discuss Positive Pathways campaign

Methods
Meeting

The Asthma Society of Ireland

10 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: In Person Meetings to raise awareness of asthma healthcare priorities ahead of Budget 2027

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Methods
2 meetings with Maria Byrne relating to PBS/MART - MeetingIn person meetings with Cathal Crowe, Conor Sheehan, Donna McGettigan, Eli Byrne, Malcolm Noonan, Niall Collins, Ryan O'Meara, Shay Brennan, Timmy Dooley, Willie O'Dea - Meeting

Insurance Ireland

22 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To communicate the support and concerns of the insurance industry for the delivery of pragmatic pensions and life assurance policy, including engagement on Insurance Ireland's Code of Practice for Cancer Survivors and the resulting proposed legislation, the recommendations of the Funds Sector Review, and an Irish Savings and Investment Account, highlighting the importance of a level playing field so that insurers can be equal delivery providers

Details: On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy including the proposed savings and investment account

Methods
LetterMeeting

Intent: Progress Corporate Credit Union and centralised funding infrastructure to support sustainable growth in lending. Provide a pathway for credit unions to access digital and cyber transformation supports, helping the sector meet increasing member expectations & regulatory requirements; Adopt a more joined-up approach to consumer financial wellbeing, recognising credit unions as trusted delivery partners in areas such as financial literacy, savings, pensions, fraud awareness & financial resilience.

Details: Request the Government to take targeted action to enable the next phase of growth in Ireland's credit union sector. And to support the continuation of what makes credit union different – putting members first.

Methods
Attended the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach, on the 17th June 2026. Answered queries put to us by various members of the Committee. - Meeting

Rehab Group

29 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Position social enterprises as strategic partners in delivering stronger societal outcomes.Raise awareness of reserved contracts under Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, from both the buyer and supplier perspectives

Details: Seminar on Public Procurement and Social Enterprise in partnership with IBEC

Methods
Event in IBEC offices on 25 June - MeetingInvitation sent to Members of Disability Matters Committee and Finance Committee - Email

Council of The Bar of Ireland

67 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Details: Meeting between FF and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Methods
EmailMeeting
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