L.M. Ericsson Limited

Politician(s) lobbied: Neil Ward (Assistant Secretary), Department of Justice

Intent: To convey Ericssons view on the proposed legislation

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Intent: Update on Ericsson's view on upcoming EU legislation

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades), Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Intent: Update on the status of connectivity and industry examples in Ireland, upcoming DNA and Spectrum in Ireland

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: An overview of Ericsson as a global leader, across the EU and a presence in Ireland. Our R&D in Athlone develops software for our customers’ networks. We value our partnership with IDA and the continued support from the Irish Government. Looking ahead, Ireland has a unique opportunity to enhance connectivity beyond urban centres, unlocking economic and social benefits for communities nationwide.At the EU level, key initiatives such as the DNA and the CSA impact operations in Europe and Ireland.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades), Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Intent: Presentation to the Minister on Global mobile trends and presentation on Ericsson in Ireland with focus on the R&D Centre in Athlone

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: Update on Ericsson and inputs on various policy items

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Agree Agenda

Methods: Virtual Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Market overview and challenges faced by European Tech leaders, Upcoming EU Legislation and regulation impact on Telecoms, The potential benefits of 5GSA to Ireland and the need to ensure Irelands advanced connectivity infrastructure enabling and supporting economic ambitions.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: The EU is falling behind in the adoption of 5G in comparison to the US and some Far East countries. The telecoms regulation needs to be reviewed to encourage investment in the industry enabling innovation and the digitalisation of businesses and public services.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Intent: Update the Department on the latest trends in mobile technology across the globe

Methods: Meeting