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Paul Clarkson

Paul Clarkson

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 25

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Most Recent Title
Government Press Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of the Taoiseach
First Seen
20 September 2021
Last Seen
18 September 2026

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Government Press Secretary

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Department of the Taoiseach

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Irish Cancer Society

15 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engage on Irish Cancer Society Budget priorities::Highlight need for investment across the cancer care pathway

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Brian PurcellSarah BardonStephen FoleyBríd MurphyClare MungovanShane SmythSam GriffinPaul Clarkson
Methods
Briefing event, 07.07.26. Attendees included Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Grace Boland, Ryan O’Meara, Alan Dillon, Sorca Clarke, Emer Higgins, Seán Kyne, Linda Nelson Murray, Maeve O’Connell, Manus Doyle, Maria Byrne, Naoise Ó’Muirí, Pádraig Rice, Brian Brennan, Martin Daly, Conor Sheehan, Barry Heneghan, Ciaran Ahern, Eamon Scanlon, Brian Stanley, Laura Harmon, John Clendennan, Mary Butler, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Noel McCarthy, John McGuiness, Paraic Brady, Neale Richmond, and others - Event / ReceptionIncluding Peter Burke, Martin Heydon, Hildegarde Naughton, Colm Brophy, Jerry Buttimer, John Cummins, Alan Dillon, Frank Feighan, Kieran O'Donnell, Sarah Bardon, Joanne Lonergan, Clare Mungovan, Bríd Murphy, Stephen Foley, Paraic Brady, Cathal Byrne, Peter Roche, Barry Ward, James Geoghegan, Mark Duffy, Eileen Lynch, Garret Kelleher, Linda Nelson Murray, Joe O'Reilly, Gareth Scahill, Deirdre Gillane, Grainne Weld, Paul Clarkson, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Simon Harris, 29.06.26 (Cliona Doyle) - Informal communicationMinister for Health, 09.07.26, photo call with Tánaiste Simon Harris, 08.07.26 - Meeting
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Irish Cancer Society

15 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engage on Irish Cancer Society Budget priorities::Highlight need for investment across the cancer care pathway

Details: Pre-Budget Submission

Officials
Brian PurcellSarah BardonStephen FoleyBríd MurphyClare MungovanShane SmythSam GriffinPaul Clarkson
Methods
Briefing event, 07.07.26. Attendees included Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Grace Boland, Ryan O’Meara, Alan Dillon, Sorca Clarke, Emer Higgins, Seán Kyne, Linda Nelson Murray, Maeve O’Connell, Manus Doyle, Maria Byrne, Naoise Ó’Muirí, Pádraig Rice, Brian Brennan, Martin Daly, Conor Sheehan, Barry Heneghan, Ciaran Ahern, Eamon Scanlon, Brian Stanley, Laura Harmon, John Clendennan, Mary Butler, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Noel McCarthy, John McGuiness, Paraic Brady, Neale Richmond, and others - Event / ReceptionIncluding Peter Burke, Martin Heydon, Hildegarde Naughton, Colm Brophy, Jerry Buttimer, John Cummins, Alan Dillon, Frank Feighan, Kieran O'Donnell, Sarah Bardon, Joanne Lonergan, Clare Mungovan, Bríd Murphy, Stephen Foley, Paraic Brady, Cathal Byrne, Peter Roche, Barry Ward, James Geoghegan, Mark Duffy, Eileen Lynch, Garret Kelleher, Linda Nelson Murray, Joe O'Reilly, Gareth Scahill, Deirdre Gillane, Grainne Weld, Paul Clarkson, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Simon Harris, 29.06.26 (Cliona Doyle) - Informal communicationMinister for Health, 09.07.26, photo call with Tánaiste Simon Harris, 08.07.26 - Meeting
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC

14 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To mark the opening of AstraZeneca’s new API facility in Ireland, and bilateral meeting with An Taoiseach to discuss the importance of the life sciences sector in Ireland, including investment and access to medicines.

Details: Invitation to the opening of AstraZeneca’s new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing facility & Bilateral Meeting

Officials
Micheál MartinPaul ClarksonKillian GinnityJack ChambersRoderic O'GormanEmer CurrieRuth CoppingerPaul Donnelly
Methods
EmailMeeting
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

62 officials
2026-01-20

Intent: To highlight ongoing challenges facing farmers especially within the tillage sector.::To engage with Government Ministers and TDs to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's budget.::To highlight the importance of the retention of the Nitrates Derogation to Irish farmers.::To emphasise the significant work that has been done in improving water quality and the strong focus on delivering further improvements.::To stress how imperative it is to convey the scale of this work to the EU Commission ahead of their decision.::To impress on the Minister the importance of continuing to build alliances with others who remain opposed to the Mercosur Trade Deal. That the Commission 'safeguards' do not provide any assurance to the farmers of Ireland. Production standards in Brazil do not meet the standards that apply to the EU.::To highlight the cost of doing business.::To discuss the retention of tax reliefs due to expire in 2025.::To highlight Generational Renewal and wha

Details: National Ploughing Championships 2025

Officials
Aindrias MoynihanAlan DillonBarry CassidyBarry CowenBilly KelleherBrian BrennanBrian PurcellCarol Nolan
Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionInformal communication
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Horse Sport Ireland

2 officials
2025-09-19
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Highlight successes of Irish youth teams and the need for further investment and commitment to equestrian sports

Details: Opportunities and challenges facing equestrian sport.

Officials
Micheál MartinPaul Clarkson
Methods
An Taoiseach hosted successful Irish youth showjumping teams in Government buildings. - Event / Reception
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Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland)

17 officials
2025-09-10

Intent: Sufficient allocation to ensure fair distribution of public funds

Details: Funding for Coimisiún na Meán Schemes and sufficient Departmental Funding for Government, semi-State and Local Authority advertising to ensure equitable allocation to trusted public service content providers so that all readers and audiences are reached

Officials
Micheál MartinSimon HarrisPatrick O’DonovanJack ChambersPaschal DonohoeDara CallearyHelen McEnteeSeán Canney
Methods
Emails to all relevant DPOs - EmailFollow up calls after emails, requests for meetings, calls about the substantive issues - Phone callMeeting with Minister O'Donovan, departmental staff and advisers - Virtual Meeting
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NewsBrands Ireland

7 officials
2025-01-21

Intent: Enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill

Details: Defamation

Officials
James BrowneDeirdre GillaneAndrew MunroMicheál MartinSimon HarrisSarah BardonPaul Clarkson
Methods
Calls and texts with Minister Browne, Deirdre Gillane, Andrew Munro re commencement of Defamation (Amendment) Bill in Dail, and subsequently on committee stage - Phone callConversation with the Tanaiste at Irish Journalism Awards seeking commitment for restoration of Defamation (Amendment) Bill to Order Paper when new Government formed - Informal communicationEmails to the Taoiseach and Minister Browne re importance of enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill during lifetime of Government - Email
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Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd.

6 officials
2024-09-16

Intent: Highlighting work towards driving increased paper cup recycling rates and thepositive effects on the environment via 'The Cup Collective' recycling scheme.

Details: Highlighting Positive Recycling Work

Officials
Micheál MartinBilly KelleherTimmy DooleyCathal CroweRóisín GarveyPaul Clarkson
Methods
Attendance at Ennis Chamber's President's Lunch on July 5th at Dromoland Inn, Co. Clare. A display of The Cup Collective recycling bin units was viewable to DPOs wishing to find out details of the scheme. - Event / Reception
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FleishmanHillard, Ireland

1 official
2023-09-20

Intent: Restore funding that had been in place for 11 years that resulted in 600 scholarships connecting third level institutions in Ireland and Canada

Details: Third level funding via Emmigrant Support Programme

Officials
Paul Clarkson
Methods
Shared letter from previous departmental correspondence - Email
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