Transparency International Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Transparency International Ireland

Date published 21 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Finance

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Alexander Chance emailed Deputy Farrell on 10 June 2026 to follow-up on Transparency International (TI) Ireland's previous appearance at the Oireachtas Finance Committee regarding dark money flows, to request a meeting to discuss the policy issues raised in more detail, as well as Ireland's wider anti-corruption framework. John Devitt (Chief Executive of TI Ireland) and Dr Chance subsequently met with Deputy Farrell at the Houses of the Oireachtas on 9 July to discuss these topics.

Intended results To meet to discuss the risks of dark money flows via the Irish financial sector in more detail, including potential policy responses, as well as Ireland's wider anti-corruption framework.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Alexander Chance

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (1)

Alexander Chance emailed Deputy Farrell on 10 June 2026 to follow-up on Transparency International (TI) Ireland's previous appearance at the Oireachtas Finance Committee regarding dark money flows, to request a meeting to discuss the policy issues raised in more detail, as well as Ireland's wider anti-corruption framework.

Meeting (1)

John Devitt (Chief Executive of TI Ireland) and Dr Chance subsequently met with Deputy Farrell at the Houses of the Oireachtas on 9 July to discuss these topics.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Mairéad Farrell TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)