Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 99

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Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Wicklow County Council
First Seen
18 January 2016
Last Seen
21 September 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorSpecial AdvisorSpecialist

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Foreign AffairsDepartment of the TaoiseachWicklow County Council

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 10)

Glenveagh Properties Plc

6 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Engagement on community gain and the potential re-zoning of land in Keatingstown, Wicklow Town, Co.Wicklow as part of the Call for Sites for the provision of housing.

Details: Call for Sites - Variation to the Wicklow Development Plan - Wicklow Town

Methods
Engagement on community gain and the potential re-zoning of land in Keatingstown, Wicklow Town, Co.Wicklow as part of the Call for Sites for the provision of housing. - Phone callWicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. Engagement on community gain and the potential re-zoning of land in Keatingstown, Wicklow Town, Co.Wicklow as part of the Call for Sites for the provision of housing. - Meeting

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

16 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To inform Cllrs of the plans for the lands to deliver housing supply.

Details: To engage with Cllrs regarding proposed zoning in Dunsink, Dublin (D15 K50A - Nearest Eircode) and Dunboyne , Co. Meath (A86 C982 - Nearest Eircode) and Ashford, Co.Wicklow (A67 CH29 - Nearest Eircode)

Methods
EmailMeetingPhone call

Echelon Data Centres

34 officials
2026-09-01

Intent: Project progression and legislative clarity

Details: Progression of Data Centre projects together with national legislation

Methods
Meeting with DPO to discuss energy and infrastructure policy. - MeetingMembers of Wicklow County Council invited to Echelon's DUB10 Campus for update on DUB20 and DUB30 in Arklow. - Event / ReceptionRequests for meetings sent to DPO, update on project and legislative clarity. - Email

Glenveagh Properties Plc

6 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Information on the timeline for the Call for sites and to share Glenveagh's views on how the process can be progressed to support housing delivery in Wicklow Town

Details: Wicklow County Council Call for Sites

Methods
Information on the timeline for the Call for sites and to share Glenveagh's views on how the process can be progressed to support housing delivery in Wicklow Town - Phone callMeeting with Cllr John Snell. Keatingstown, Wicklow Town, Co.Wicklow. Information on the timeline for the Call for sites and to share Glenveagh's views on how the process can be progressed to support housing delivery in Wicklow Town. - Meeting

Intent: That Wicklow County Council calls on the Minister for Agriculture and all stakeholders involved to engage in dialogue to resolve the issues relating to Bord Bia as a matter of urgency and that Mr. Murrin be requested to resign.

Details: Wicklow Local Authority - Bord Bia

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

Epilepsy Ireland

31 officials
2025-05-20

Intent: For the mayors/ deputy mayors to submit a motion on the above at their next council meeting.

Details: Following up with all current Mayors of local authorities asking that they submit a motion in support of International Epilepsy Day to recognise all those living with epilepsy within their communities and calling on the Government to commit to implementing the World Health Organisation Intersectoral, ...

Methods
Email

Crosscare

85 officials
2025-05-07

Intent: Continuation of this service through long term, mainstream statutory support.

Details: Crosscare's Youth Information Service wrote to a wide range of TDs on 17th of April 2025 seeking support for the continued work of the 'Youth Information Online Chat Service' - an initiative of Crosscare, YMCA Cork, Youth Work Ireland and Spunout offering information, advice and guidance to young pe, ...

Methods
Multiple versions of the same email sent to many public representatives - as below - Email

SaveBray

9 officials
2025-05-06

Intent: The rezoning of Flood Zone A for Open Space land use

Details: Prevention of development on Flood Zone A on former Bray Golf Club lands, currently zoned for Mixed Use

Methods
Invitations to above meeting, change of date from original invitation, reminder, thank you follow up, copy of presentation sent to councillors, correspondence re postponement of LAP by Wicklow Co Co due to .change in planning legislation. - EmailPresentation re flood risk in our area and the Flood Risk Management Guidelines in relation to land and flood zoning held in Bray Family Resource Centre in Fassaroe, Bray, on 25th February, 2025. - Meeting
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