The following are Exempted, or Excepted, communications and are not regarded as lobbying activities:
- Private Affairs
- Diplomatic Relations
- Factual Information – Communications requesting or providing factual information in response to a request for that information
- Published Submissions
- Trade Union Negotiations
- Safety and Security
- Oireachtas Committees
- Communications by Designated Public Officials or public servants
- Governance of Commercial State bodies
- Policy Working Groups