Patrick O'Donovan

Fine Gael · Limerick County

Activity on Communications — 61 events (36 lobbying · 21 questions · 4 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Communications

  • Seeking Ireland's support for legislative action at EU level on online age verification.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Emerald Tower Limited Communications

  • Review the impact of Storm Éowyn on critical telecommunications infrastructure
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Abbey Theatre Arts

  • Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vodafone Ireland 3 returns Communications

  • 6 GHz Radio Spectrum Band
  • Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill
  • Digital Networks Act
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec 3 returns CommunicationsArts

  • Communicate concern re proposed legislative changes
  • 40th anniversary of first mobile phone call in Ireland.
  • Budget 2026 priorities for screen industries
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Screen Producers Ireland Arts

  • Co production between Australia and Ireland
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications

  • Update from Virgin Media Television
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Postmasters' Union Communications

  • Post Office Network
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications

  • Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance

  • Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd Communications

  • Update on NIS2 and whether his department was still involved
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  L.M. Ericsson Limited Communications

  • Discussion around levels of regulation on Telecoms in the EU and with respect to the lack of investment and innovation
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Cobh and Harbour Chamber Communications

  • Discussed some fibre broadband issues Cobh businesses are facing. There are a number of situations impeding many businesses in the town centre availing of full fibre broadband, and OpenEir seem unwilling to engage or even respond to queries.
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland) Communications

  • Government Allocation of Funding for Public Information Advertising with Local News Publishers in print and online and continued funding for schemes under Coimisiún na Meán
• 2026-01-02
  LOBBY
  NEP Ireland Communications

  • Urgent Concern Regarding the Exclusion of HUB Productions from Ireland’s New Unscripted Tax Credit - Section 487A
• 2025-12-23
  LOBBY
  Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications

  • Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
• 2025-09-22
  LOBBY
  Communications Workers' Union (CWU) Communications

  • An Post Superannuation Scheme
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Abbey Theatre Arts

  • Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Ibec 2 returns Communications

  • Industry response to Storm Éowyn
  • Budget 2026 priorities for telecommunications sector
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Uplift Communications

  • Uplift members and staff members went to Patrick O'Donovan's constituency office in Newcastle West to deliver a copy of the report that came out of Uplift's People's Inquiry on Big Tech Harms. He wasn't there so we put it through his letter box and put posters up on his office window calling on him to implement the recommendations in our report. We also handed out leaflets in the town and put up content on socials. We also delivered a letter to his office.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Vodafone Ireland 2 returns Communications

  • 6 GHz Radio Spectrum Band
  • CEO Introductory Meeting
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  TikTok Communications

  • Online safety
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications

  • Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Postmasters' Union Communications

  • Post Office Network
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  SIRO Designated Activity Company Communications

  • Update on SIRO rollout; response to Storm Eowyn and future measures; date for copper switch off
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  L.M. Ericsson Limited Communications

  • Agenda Update on Ericsson’s investments in Ireland and the importance of Ericsson’s Athlone based R&D Centre to the Ericsson Group. Discussion on Global Telecoms and Trends and the regulatory environment, particularly pertaining to the EU/Ireland Investments in 5G and 6G networks to boost EU/Irish competitiveness and supporting the forthcoming Digital Networks Act Implementation of the EU 5G cyber security toolbox in full as part of NIS 2
• 2025-06-15
  LOBBY
  Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Communications

  • ISPCC shared a research paper with the Minister in advance of a reported meeting with platforms accessible to minors to employ robust age assurance methods that are appropriate and proportionate.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Abbey Theatre Arts

  • Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Vodafone Ireland 2 returns Communications

  • Introductory letter from new CEO
  • Storm Éowyn Industry Meetings
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec Economic Development and Industry

  • Priorities for Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications

  • Introduction to Virgin Media and Virgin Media Television & Public Service Broadcasting.
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Uplift Communications

  • Uplift members and the Uplift staff team sent emails requesting a meeting with Minister Patrick O'Donovan to talk about the report on the People's Inquiry on Big Tech Harms after having shared a copy of the report with him.
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Irish Postmasters' Union Communications

  • Post Office Network
• 2025-05-12
  LOBBY
  NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications

  • Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
• 2025-05-06
  LOBBY
  Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland) Communications

  • Lobbying on four key policy platforms - Government Support via Schemes, Government support via Public Information Advertising, Government support for fair remuneration for local news publishers from platforms and enactment of defamation legislation
• 2025-04-21
  LOBBY
  CRAOL Communications

  • A. Craol, with matched CBSS funding from Coimisiún na Meán has conducted an extensive audience survey. The aim of the amárach survey is to report audience feedback and take measurements in the Community Radio sector. B.That the Programme for Government includes the continuation of the rollout of the Future of Media Commission's Community Media Scheme for CRAOL for 2026
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the current SEAI housing insulation scheme (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1461/24]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if persons can apply for grant aid to the SEAI for upgrade works on a phased basis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36079/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that he has made with the relevant agencies and stakeholders to deliver the annual support of €75 for the disposal of medical incontinence wear for vulnerable persons to help meet the average cost of disposing of domestic waste; when the support will be implemented and through which agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6666/23]
• 2023-01-25
  VOTE
  Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–72
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the funding that was provided to Limerick from his Department in 2022, broken down by project in tabular form. [61576/22]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way to obtain payment for electricity supplied to the National Grid as a result of installation of solar panels at a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54149/21]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the schemes available if a person wishes to purchase an electric car; the incentives in place to purchase an electric car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2475/19]
• 2018-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the supply of high-speed broadband to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39137/18]
• 2018-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a school (details supplied) will be able to access high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39040/18]
• 2018-03-22
  VOTE
  Strategic Communications Unit

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 85–49
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that the business plan of Bord na Móna to diversify does not suggest practices that may restrict, limit or reduce competition in the solid fuel market; if concerns have been raised by the European Commission further to expansion plans of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45963/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of broadband to Loughill, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26538/17]
• 2017-02-22
  VOTE
  Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016

  A bill to provide for the repeal of section 30 of the Communications Regulation(Postal Services) Act 2011; to amend the Communications Regulation Act 2002 to confer additional functions on the Commission for Communications Regulation relating to the repeal of section 30; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 62–57
• 2017-01-26
  VOTE
  Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016

  A bill to provide for the repeal of section 30 of the Communications Regulation(Postal Services) Act 2011; to amend the Communications Regulation Act 2002 to confer additional functions on the Commission for Communications Regulation relating to the repeal of section 30; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 104–39
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the feed-in tariffs will be introduced for solar farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10634/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the accounts name given by Bus Éireann to its reserve fund, referred to as a piggy bank at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications, which represented a surplus of reserves received over the cost of providing the school transport scheme, for each of the years 2005 to 2015, inclusive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4772/16]
• 2016-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will revert to this Deputy on a matter regarding broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2642/16]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will improve broadband services in the village of Ashford in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45022/15]
• 2015-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the value of capital investment projects and grants under way or approved for funding by his Department, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39652/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the current statutory definition of public service broadcasting is fit for purpose in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38943/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the supports available to the hotel and hospitality sector for reducing energy costs; his plans to provide additional supports to the sector in respect of energy costs and energy efficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39210/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34138/15]
• 2015-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form, the salmon counter figures from the counter at Scartleigh Dam on the River Feale from 1 January 2015 to date in 2015 on a month-by-month basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32427/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the funding for the scheme operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and local authorities to improve the energy performance of older local authority housing stock is to be cut by 40% in October 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31252/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend the better energy warmer homes scheme administered through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31434/15]