Apple Distribution International Ltd.

Politician(s) lobbied: Richard Browne (Director), Department of Justice

Intent: Share and discuss views on NIS2 compliance roadmap, the Cyber Resilience Act, and risks arising from the Digital Markets Act. As elaborated on at https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/the-digital-markets-acts-impacts-on-eu-users/.

Methods: Virtual Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Shaw (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: Raise awareness about Apple’s latest online safety features and the the delayed rollout of SiriAI in the EU. Further information available at https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-previews-new-child-safety-features/ and https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/due-to-dma-siri-ai-delayed-in-eu-for-ios-27-and-ipados-27/.

Methods: Virtual MeetingLetter

Politician(s) lobbied: Colm O'Reardon (Secretary General), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; David Moloney (Secretary General), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Declan Hughes (Secretary General), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Derek Tierney (Secretary General), Department of Health; John Callinan (Secretary General), Department of the Taoiseach; John McKeon (Secretary General), Department of Social Protection; Louise McKeever (Assistant Secretary), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Niall Cody (Chairman), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners

Intent: Further understand Ireland’s ambitions for applied AI innovation in the public sector, as derived from key AI Actions in the national Digital and AI Strategy, Digital Ireland: Connecting our People, Securing our Future. Share Apple’s views on regulations impacting AI innovation, including the Digital Markets Act. Further information available at https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/due-to-dma-siri-ai-delayed-in-eu-for-ios-27-and-ipados-27/.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Jean Carberry (Assistant Secretary), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; John Shaw (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach; Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Marianne Cassidy (Assistant Secretary), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform

Intent: Share Apple's views on digital policy in reaction to topics raised by Department attendees. Receive status updates on implementation of numerous legislative files (e.g. eEvidence, NIS2, Data Act, AI Act) and activities planned for Irish EU Presidency (e.g. International AI Summit).

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Philip Nugent (Assistant Secretary), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Intent: Further understand Ireland’s activities and priorities for the EU Council Presidency. Convey Apple’s environmental commitment and broad legislative priorities on Environmental policy including Omnibus IV and digitalisation opportunities. For example, see priorities outlined in public consultations: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14699-Product-legislation-aligning-EU-rules-with-the-digital-age-Omnibus-Regulation-/F3621925_en.

Methods: Virtual Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance; John Hogan (Secretary General), Department of Finance; Sinead Ryan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Finance; Conor Glynn (Special Advisor to the Tanaiste), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: Introductory meeting to exchange views with the Tánaiste, understand his priorities for the new Ministerial portfolio, and discuss planning for the Irish EU Council Presidency.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Fergal Dennehy (Councillor), Cork City Council; Tony Fitzgerald (Councillor), Cork City Council; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Valerie O'Sullivan (Chief Executive Officer), Cork County Council

Intent: Showcase the latest expansion to Apple’s Cork Campus and celebrate 45 years of Apple in Ireland. Raise awareness and further understand timelines for delivery of local infrastructure, as well as discuss activities planned for the Irish EU Council presidency.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; John Newman (Assistant Secretary), Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Exchange views and share experiences on competitiveness in the EU, global markets and supply chains.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Niamh Hodnett (Online Safety Commissioner), Coimisiún na Meán

Intent: Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's approach to online safety and discuss regulatory priorities.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Jean Carberry (Assistant Secretary), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Neil Ward (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice

Intent: Further understand Ireland’s activities and priorities for the EU Council Presidency. Convey Apple’s broad legislative priorities on simplification and user privacy, in relation to policies overseen by the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy and Justice and Home Affairs Councils. For example, see priorities outlined in public consultations: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14622-Digital-Fairness-Act/F33096987_en

Methods: Virtual Meeting