2026-05-18
2 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Aidan Murphy (Special Adviser), Department of Finance; Clare Mungovan (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: The inclusion of REITs as investment options for individuals in the proposed Special Investment Scheme
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Saul (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Intent: we were requesting the review of current zoning of the land at Sandyford and amend back to the original zoning where residential was permitted, it formed part of the Sandyford urban framework plan for the area which formed part of a public consultation in early 2026.
Methods: EmailInformal communicationMeeting
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Informal communication
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Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Ó Broin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Review of issues in relation to the private rented sector
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; John McDonald (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Review of issues in relation to the private rented sector.
Methods: Informal communicationMeeting
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Informal communication
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Politician(s) lobbied: John McDonald (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: to provide an understanding of IRES' role in the housing sector and the need for an appropriate regulatory framework.
Methods: Informal communicationMeeting
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Informal communication
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Politician(s) lobbied: Rosemary Steen (Director), Residential Tenancies Board
Intent: Opportunity to introduce I-RES' senior management to the new Director of the RTB and explore collaboration opportunities.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Kevin Dillon (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Provide an understanding of IRES and its role in the housing sector, with a need for appropriate regulatory framework
Methods: EmailMeetingPhone call
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Unknown
Methods: Unknown
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Politician(s) lobbied: Des Carville (Head of Unit), Department of Finance
Intent: To update Mr Carville on I-RES' current activities in the housing market, make him aware of our future plans and to ascertain how I-RES may best help Government achieve its housing ambitions.
Methods: EmailMeetingPhone call
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Eoin Ó Broin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Kelly (Assistant Secretary), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; John Cummins (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Understanding of I-RES role in the housing sector
Methods: Meeting