Shane Smyth

Shane Smyth

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 120

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Most Recent Title
Adviser to Minister
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
First Seen
21 September 2021
Last Seen
21 September 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterSpecial Adviser

Observed Public Bodies

Department of FinanceDepartment of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and ReformDepartment of TransportDepartment of the Taoiseach

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 12)

BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.

49 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Share the Pre-Budget Submission “Funding Inclusive Futures”, set out LGBTQI+ priorities for Budget 2027, outline the submission's key asks, invite to attend launch briefing.

Details: Funding Inclusive Futures, LGBTQI+ Pre-Budget Submission

Methods
Email correspondence with Senator Laura Harmon to secure the use of the Oireachtas AV Room for the launch of the Pre-Budget Submission, and ask the Senator to speak at the event. - EmailEmails to Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Department Officials to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings - EmailEmails to special advisors/policy advisors for relevant Ministers, to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings as relevant. - Email

John Gallagher

13 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To promote support within government and Parliament for provision of enhanced support for charities, social enterprises and community & voluntary organisations in context of roll out of the Programme for Government and subsequent government decisions

Details: Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector

Methods
To explain, promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel regarding sustainable funding and policies for the broad community & voluntary sector and seek ongoing support - EmailTo explain, promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel regarding sustainable funding and policies for the broad community & voluntary sector and seek ongoing support - MeetingTo explain, promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel regarding sustainable funding and policies for the broad community & voluntary sector and seek ongoing support - Phone call

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

OpenAI Ireland Ltd.

3 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To provide an update on OpenAI's operations and plans for Ireland, product development at OpenAI together with the evolving regulatory context.

Details: Engagement on OpenAI's operations and plans for Ireland

Methods
Meeting with the Taoiseach at Government Buildings and meeting with Minister Chambers at OpenAI's HQ in San Francisco - Meeting

Intent: Share the Pre-Budget Submission “Funding Inclusive Futures”, set out LGBTQI+ priorities for Budget 2027, outline the submission's key asks, invite to attend launch briefing, request meetings as relevant.

Details: Funding Inclusive Futures, LGBTQI+ Pre-Budget Submission

Methods
Email correspondence with Senator Laura Harmon to request her assistance related to the use of the Oireachtas AV Room for the launch of the Pre-Budget Submission, and ask the Senator to speak at the event. - EmailEmails to Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Department Officials to share Pre-Budget Submission, invite to the launch, highlight budget priorities/asks specifically related to Ministers’/Departments’ remits, and request meetings as relevant - EmailLaunch of and briefing on the Pre-Budget Submission in the Oireachtas AV Room, Leinster House - Event / Reception

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
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