Richard Shakespeare

Richard Shakespeare

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 182

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Most Recent Title
Chief Executive Officer
Most Recent Public Body
Dublin City Council
First Seen
18 October 2015
Last Seen
21 September 2026

Observed Titles

Chief Executive OfficerDeputy Chief ExecutiveDirector of Services or Equivalent

Observed Public Bodies

Dublin City CouncilDun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 19)

Dublin Zoo

6 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Relationship building.Highlight issues that exist in relation to animal transfers in the zoo sector and sought help to rectify them.

Details: Invited Minister to officially open newly restored entrance lodge and also invited guests to attend the official opening of the restored building. Requested that exemptions for zoos be maintained in relation to proposed EU animal transport regulations.

Methods
Invited Minister to officially open the newly restored entrance lodge - Cottage Orne at Dublin Zoo - LetterInvited guests to attend the opening of newly restored entrance lodge - Cottage Orne at Dublin Zoo - EmailOpening of the newly restored entrance lodge - Cottage Orne at Dublin Zoo - Event / Reception

Rediscovery Centre CLG

1 official
2026-09-19

Intent: Strengthen partnership between Dublin City Council and RDC

Details: Visit to the Rediscovery Centre by Richard Shakespeare, Dublin City Council Chief Executive, included a tour of the facility and discussions focused on strengthening partnership and collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Rediscovery Centre in advancing circular economy initiatives, reuse,, ...

Methods
The Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun - Meeting

JCDecaux Ireland Ltd

14 officials
2026-09-16

Intent: Background on the existing contract between DCC and JCDecaux and to highlight that the model of advertising funding public realm (including dublinbikes) results in keeping the user pricing low without the need for funding from DCC, NTA or Government.

Details: Sent a briefing note to Dublin City Council Councillors who are members of the Mobility & Public Realm SPC

Methods
Meeting and visit to the dublinbikes depot - MeetingEmail

Abbey Theatre

9 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To update Government officials on plans for the Abbey Theatre.::To promote awareness of the need for continued support of the Abbey Theatre Redevelopment Project.::To explore and secure opportunities for promotion of the National Theatre of Ireland.

Details: Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government

Methods
An invitation was issued to the Minister for Justice to attend a performance of plays by IPAS residents, funded by an integration grant from the Department of Justice and with in-kind support from the Abbey Theatre and the Civic Theatre - EmailArtistic Director hosted the Minister for Sport at a performance of Mirandolina, an Abbey Theatre, Teatro Stabile del Veneto - Teatro Nazionale Italy, and Croatian National Theatre HNK Rijeka co production, in Padua, Italy. - Event / ReceptionExecutive Director attended a reception for the UK/Ireland summit in Cork and had informal conversations with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, The Minister for Justice, and An Taoiseach. - Informal communication

Dublin Zoo

13 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Relationship building. Recognition of state support. Provide clarity.

Details: Requested a meeting with individual TDs. Minister attended the Zoo and helped launch the Dublin Zoo Animal Welfare Masterplan. Invited Ministers to the official opening of the Rainforest House at Dublin Zoo. Answered a query in relation to a Dublin Zoo publicity campaign

Methods
Had relationship building meetings with TDs - MeetingInvited Minsters to help us launch the Rainforest House at Dublin Zoo - LetterInvited individual TDs to visit Dublin Zoo for a meeting - Email

Yuno Limited

2 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To express interest to Dublin City Council in being considered as a developer / development partner for the Dublin District Heating Scheme and to understand DCC's development status

Details: Yuno's potential participation in the development of the Dublin District Heating Scheme.

Methods
Meeting
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