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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

Politician(s) lobbied: John Shaw (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach; Marianne Cassidy (Assistant Secretary), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Andrew Munro (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice; William Beausang (Assistant Secretary), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades), Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

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. NIS2, Data Act, AI Act).

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Deirdre Meenan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice; John Shaw (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: Ensure a shared understanding of Apple’s commitment to privacy and security across devices and services, including with regard to the benefits of end-to-end encryption.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Cáit Moran (Deputy Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union), Department of Foreign Affairs

Intent: Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's priorities.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Eoghan Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's presence in Ireland and the role of technology in education.

Methods: Meeting