Politician(s) lobbied: Martina Hennessy (Assistant Secretary), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Carroll (Assistant Secretary), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: Awareness of key policy priorities and emerging challenges and to ensure awareness of the role and contribution of Waste to Energy.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Energy and waste policy matters and regulation impacting the waste to energy sector and to encourage further engagement. Specific matters include district heating
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Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill
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the EU Climate Policy
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ETS and EU Rules on Nitrous Oxide Canisters
Politician(s) lobbied: Malcolm Noonan (Senator), Seanad
Intent: A pause in the passage of the Bill to allow for consideration of the UK experience banning single use Vapes and to consider amendments to the Bill.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Expressing concerns of IWMA members of unintended consequences of Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill on the waste colllection industry.
Politician(s) lobbied: Naoise Ó Muirí (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Martina Hennessy (Assistant Secretary), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: Awareness of key policy priorities and emerging challenges and to ensure awareness of the role and contribution of Waste to Energy.
Methods: MeetingEmail
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Energy and waste policy specifically relating to district heating
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landfill levies
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the EU ETS and EU Rules on Nitrous Oxide Canisters
2025-09-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Nicholas O'Brien (Ambassador), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: To provide details of extended export licensing timeframes and request consular advice.
Methods: Email
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Provide information on China-EU export-related considerations
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Government commitment of future funding for the post office network
Methods: Unknown
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Launch of Grant Thornton Report on securing the future of the post office network
2025-09-17
9 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darren O'Rourke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To underline the contribution of WtE and highlight key policy priorities and emerging challenges.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Energy and waste policy
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including district heating
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landfill levy exemptions
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the EU ETS
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and enforcement of EU rules on nitrous oxide canisters.
2025-05-21
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Ferghal Blaney (Special Adviser), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Commitment in programme for government for policy on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals
Methods: EmailPhone call
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Recommendation on policies in programme for government on district heating
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carbon capture and EU climate goals
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Brian Carroll (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gillian Toole (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Raise awareness of Waste to Energy contribution to climate and energy policy to build understanding and policy support.
Methods: MeetingEmail
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Provide information on opportunities for Waste to Energy to support Ireland's climate and energy policy goals including district heating
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carbon capture and emissions reduction. Extend invitation to visit CEWEP member sites.
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Quinlan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: To secure policy engagement and support for a balanced approach to EU ETS inclusion.
Methods: Email
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Meeting request to discuss concerns regarding EU ETS inclusion
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potential derogation and policy implications of same.
2025-05-20
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Commitment to future government funding of the post office network
Methods: EmailPhone call
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Seeking support in the Programme for Government for long-term government investment to ensure the sustainability of the post office network.
