Kieran McQuinn

Kieran McQuinn

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 33

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Special Advisor to the Taoiseach
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
18 September 2025
Last Seen
21 September 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterEconomic AdviserSpecial AdvisorSpecial Advisor to the Taoiseach

Observed Public Bodies

Department of the Taoiseach

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)

Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

7 officials
2026-09-21

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, its benefits and the necessity of it - Meeting

Glenveagh Properties Plc

18 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market.

Details: General discussion on Housing Policy

Methods
Follow up to provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks, broader housing market. - Phone callProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market. - MeetingProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks, broader housing market. - Email

Ibec

32 officials
2026-09-18

Intent: Recommendations to support skills development in construction sector comprising clear project timelines, reforming training and apprenticeship models, expanding visa programmes, accelerating implementation of government commitments on Modern Methods of construction

Details: Construction Sector Skills Report

Methods
EmailInformal communicationPhone call

Ibec

5 officials
2026-09-18

Intent: Highlight priorities:1.Increase delivery of infrastructure2.Stable Investment Environment3.Increase in land zoned for housing development4.Support viability of housing delivery through development levy and infrastructure charge reliefs and updating price thresholds for demand side supports.5.Structural reform of Residential Zoned Land Tax to take active land out of the tax

Details: Property Industry Ireland Conference 2026

Methods
EmailEvent / Reception

Intent: To discuss the findings and policy recommendations of the EBF/Oliver Wyman report 'Bridging the Gap: Enabling European Banks to Meet Europe's Growing Investment Needs', including measures to strengthen competitiveness, investment and economic growth in Europe.

Details: EU Banking Competitiveness

Methods
Meeting

Irish Venture Capital Association

16 officials
2026-09-18

Intent: To influence Government policy and Budget 2027 measures relating to the mobilisation of Irish pension and institutional capital for investment in Irish venture capital and private equity funds, including consideration of an Irish fund-of-funds structure and measures to strengthen the availability of scale-up finance for Irish innovation-led businesses.

Details: Engagement with Ministers, TDs and officials regarding the IVCA Pre-Budget Submission 2027. Discussions focused on mobilising Irish pension savings and institutional capital into Irish venture capital and growth equity funds, addressing the scale-up funding gap, supporting Finance for Scale-Ups reco, ...

Methods
Meeting with Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection, concerning the mobilisation of Irish pension savings and auto-enrolment assets to support investment in Irish venture capital and growth-stage companies. Discussion included the IVCA's pre-budget recommendations, increasing domestic institutional investment in Irish innovation, and policy measures to address the scale-up funding gap facing Irish companies. - MeetingSubmission and promotion of the IVCA's pre-budget recommendations to Ministers, TDs and senior 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