Ciaran Shanley

Ciaran Shanley

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 12

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Most Recent Title
Head of Unit
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
First Seen
20 May 2025
Last Seen
21 September 2026

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Head of Unit

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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

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Prime Arena Holdings

11 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Prime Arena Holdings has submitted an application for partial Government funding towards the Prime Arena project.

Details: Discussions on Government Grant Application

Methods
Calls to follow up on progress of the Government Grant Application and meeting invitations and discuss any specific information to do with the grant application. - Phone callEmails to set up meetings and pass on additional information about the project. - EmailMeetings to discuss the Government Grant Application and next steps. - Meeting

Olympic Federation of Ireland

2 officials
2026-09-08

Intent: To avail of this opportunity to resolve a matter that repeatedly causes controversy for people in Northern Ireland during the Olympic Games

Details: Follow-up sought formal Government engagement with the European Broadcasting Union to support RTÉ Olympic and Paralympic coverage in Northern Ireland following indications from the  British Department of Culture that they would like to see this brought about in line with the principles of the Good F, ...

Methods
Sent 14th May - Letter

Olympic Federation of Ireland

3 officials
2026-09-08

Intent: The initiative supported relationship-building around Ireland-California links and Team Ireland's preparations for LA 2028.

Details: OFI invited Ministers and Department representatives to an engagement with members of the California State Legislative Irish Caucus at the Sport Ireland Campus.

Methods
13th & 14th July - Event / Reception

Intent: For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training & resources to implement changes.

Details: Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers

Methods
For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs and LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training and resources to implement changes. - LetterMeeting with Minister McConalogue on this issue took place on December 11th in Irish Sport HQ - MeetingSubmission outlining our concerns regarding the guideliness and proposals for consideration taking in to account the unigue nature of the sport and physical activity sector - Submission

Football Association of Ireland

2 officials
2025-09-21

Intent: To discuss the latest developments for the Association including the proposed workforce transformation programme, financial position and approach to debt, LOI Academies, EURO 2028 Legacy.

Details: A meeting with Minister McConalogue

Methods
A meeting on 9 July 2025 with Minister McConalogue - Meeting

Intent: 10% compound interest increase in core funding to National Governing Bodies of sport (NGB) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) over the next 3 years -2026 to 2028Request for Government commitment to research and publish a report on an additonal 1% betting levy for sport.

Details: Pre Budget Submission for Budget 2026

Methods
2026 Federation of Irish Sport Pre - Budget Submission and letter submitted. - SubmissionMeetings to discuss the needs of sports sector ahead of budget 2026 and outline the requirement for an increase in core funding. - Meeting