Shay Brennan

Shay Brennan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 327

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TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
18 October 2015
Last Seen
13 August 2026

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CouncillorTD

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Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County CouncilDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 18 August 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 33)

Irish Exporters Association

9 officials
2026-08-13

Intent: Outline the IEA's views on various matters regarding recent trade developments.

Details: Invitation to appear before the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs & Trade meeting 7th July 2026 to discuss recent trade developments

Methods
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs & Trade meeting 7th July 2026. - Meeting

Irish SME Association

1 official
2026-08-04

Intent: Correcting the impression given at the Joint Finance Committee that a SIA proposal would result in a tax loss to the state, and would in fact generate an income stream for the Exchequer from an idle and wasting asset class.

Details: The set-up of a state savings and investment account

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Email

Trócaire

38 officials
2026-05-22

Intent: Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty::Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Justice, poverty relief and respect for human rights in occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Details: Climate Justice, ODA and humanitarian need, and justice in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Methods
Email asking Irish Government to reject further EU deregulation - EmailEmail detailing Trócaire's advocacy asks of the Irish Government ahead of the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - EmailEmail regarding Trócaire's position on the strategic gas emergency reserve bill pre-legislative scrutiny. - Email

Trócaire

12 officials
2026-05-22

Intent: Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Details: Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty

Methods
Email briefing Deputy Smith regarding ISDS and specific elements of the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill ahead of Committee Stage hearings. - EmailEmail to Deputy Smith requesting a Parliamentary Question to be raised regarding Ireland's exposure to claims under ISDS sections of the Energy Charter Treaty. - EmailEmail to Holly Cairns TD and Senator Alice Mary Higgins asking for a Parliamentary Question on the acquisition of the Whiddy Island terminal by US fossil fuel company Energy Transfer. - Email

Christian Aid Ireland

8 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Sharing information regarding the Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2025 and concerns over investor court systems

Details: Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025

Methods
Meetings with Senators Patricia Stephenson & Alice Mary Higgins regarding CETA and the Arbitration Amendment Bill - MeetingSharing information with Senators Patricia Stephenson & Alice Mary Higgins regarding CETA and the Arbitration Amendment Bill - Social Media

Friends of the Earth

16 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To reject Govt decision to remove climate law obligations in the Bill and Govt decision to not undertake Pre Legislative Scrutiny

Details: Critical Infrastructure Bill

Methods
Emails to Infrastructure Committee members re Govt request to not do PLS on General Schemeu - EmailEmails to Infrastructure Committee memberswith briefing re need for amendments to reject Govt proposal to remove climate law obligation - Email