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2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Kevin Callan (Councillor), Louth County council
Intent: Regnum intended to add some additional clarity to some points that were raised in an email from Kevin Callan in relation to a proposal.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Regnum responded to queries received from an Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council |
| — | Kevin Callan |
| — | regarding a proposed solar development planning in the townlands of Mooremount |
| — | Knockatober |
| — | Painestown |
| — | Dromin |
| — | Knockdinnin |
| — | Ballymageragh and Cangy. |
| — | Co |
| — | Louth. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To introduce Regnum and the proposed wind farm to Brian, ensuring he heard about the project directly from Regnum first. The aim was also to gain insight into how the project may be received locally and within the council, identify key stakeholders to engage with prior to the project launch, and determine the most effective approach for community engagement.
Methods: Informal communication, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | A meeting was held with local TD Brian Brennan of Gorey to inform him of our intentions to lodge a planning application for a wind farm in 2026 and the details of the project in the townlands of Lyrane and Kilmichaelhill. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Rita McInerney (Councillor), Clare County Council; Dinny Gould (Councillor), Clare County Council; Michael Shannon (Councillor), Clare County Council; Ian Lynch (Councillor), Clare County Council; Gabriel Keating (Councillor), Clare County Council
Intent: Regnum sought meetings to introduce the developer and the proposed development to the most proximate councillors, in advance of scheduled engagement with the local residents.
Methods: Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Regnum endeavoured to arrange meetings with the 5 Kilrush councillors of the West Clare Municipal District |
| — | to introduce them to Regnum Renewables and a proposed wind farm west of Lissycasey |
| — | in the townlands of Dehomad. |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: John O'Leary (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Liam Brazil (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Declan Clune (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Seanie Power (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Catherine Burke (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: To keep the councillors informed of developments and plans in their area, in advance of any any questions being raised locally.
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Representatives from Regnum contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh |
| — | to inform them of Regnum's activity in the area to date and a proposed renewable energy development |
| — | near the consented Regnum BESS (ref 2460163). |
Politician(s) lobbied: Niall Collins (Minister of State), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Ger Ward (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; John O'Donoghue (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Tommy Hartigan (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Adam Teskey (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Stephen Keary (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council; Bridie Collins (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council
Intent: Intended to introduce the councillors to the development company and to inform them that the project was in development and to ensure they were aware of it before they received any queries locally on it.
Methods: Phone call, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Regnum Renewables engaged with the local councillors in the Municipal District of Adare-Rathkeale |
| — | to introduce them to Regnum and a proposed solar development in the townlands of Rintulla and Tuogh. |
2025-01-14
Politician(s) lobbied: John O'Leary (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: To keep the councillor informed of the status of the project, in case any he received any questions on the application.
Methods: Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Representatives from Regnum contacted local councillor |
| — | John O'Leary |
| — | to provide updates on the Energy Storage planning application in townland of Lahardan |
| — | Co. Waterford (Planning ref: 2460163) |
2025-01-14
Politician(s) lobbied: Eddie Fitzpatrick (Councillor), Offaly County Council; Liam Quinn (Councillor), Offaly County Council; Noel Cribbin (Councillor), Offaly County Council; Fergus McDonnell (Councillor), Offaly County Council; Claire Murray-Smale (Councillor), Offaly County Council; Claire Murray (Councillor), Offaly County Council
Intent: The intention was to keep the councillors informed about the project, to keep them aware of the status of the proposed project should they receive any queries from residents.
Methods: Phone call, Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Follow up with local councillors in Edenderry as part of our community engagement |
| — | updating them of a wind farm that we hope to get planning permission for in the townlands of Clonarrow or Riverlyons. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Niall Cussen (Planning Regulator), Office of the Planning Regulator; Claragh Mulhern (Head of Unit), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Caren Gallagher (Director of Research, Training and Public Awareness), Office of the Planning Regulator
Intent: We hope to understand the roadblocks facing renewable development in Ireland and improve our chances of receiving a positive planning decision on future planning applications, particularly on sites that do not currently have a favourable designation in the renewable energy strategy in their respective county development plans.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Regnum Renewables are trying to understand the different ways in which a favourable planning decision can be achieved for our proposed wind farm sites |
| — | that are not currently supported by the renewable energy strategy in the relevant county development plan. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Eddie Taaffe (Chief Executive Officer), Wexford County Council
Intent: To introduce Regnum and proposed wind farm to the CEO of Wexford County Council. Also to understand how the project would be received locally and within council, determine who we should meet before launching project and how best to engage with the community. This was carried out after positive meetings with the local councillors.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | A meeting was held with the CEO of Wexford County Council to inform him of our intentions to lodge a planning application for a wind farm in 2026 and to introduce him to the details of the project in the townlands of Lyrane and Kilmichaelhill. |
2025-01-14
Politician(s) lobbied: Kevin Callan (Councillor), Louth County council; Pearse McGeough (Councillor), Louth County council; Paula Butterly (Councillor), Louth County council; John Sheridan (Councillor), Louth County council; Jim Tenanty (Councillor), Louth County council; Dolores Minogue (Councillor), Louth County council; Bernie Conlon (Councillor), Louth County council
Intent: The intention was to introduce Regnum Renewables and to inform the councillors of the proposal before meeting with local residents in the area. This was to ensure that the councillors were aware of the project and could pass on any concerns directly to Regnum.
Methods: Meeting, Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Regnum reached out to all local councillors in the Ardee Municipal District |
| — | to inform them of a proposed solar farm development that has not yet been submitted to planning in the townlands of Mooremount |
| — | Knockatober |
| — | Painestown |
| — | Dromin |
| — | Knockdinnin |
| — | Ballymageragh and Cangy. |