Regnum Renewables Development Ltd

Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat McParland (Deputy Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Ciara Phelan (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Aine Doyle (Special Adviser), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Intent: The intended outcomes were to support continued policy engagement on matters relating to renewable energy development by:maintaining dialogue with relevant public officials following initial engagements;ensuring that policy stakeholders were informed of sector priorities, operational considerations, and relevant timeframes;understanding indicative timelines for the implementation of policy and regulatory measures relating to renewable energy projects.

Methods: EmailPhone callMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Cyril Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Michael Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Al McDonnell (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Damien Ryan (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Kilcoyne (Councillor), Mayo County Council

Intent: The objectives of the engagement activities were to:Understand local and political perspectives relevant to the proposed development.Identify community considerations and contextual factors that may inform project planning.Identify relevant stakeholders to be kept appropriately informed as the project develops.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Liam Speedy Nolan (Councillor), Kerry County Council

Intent: The purpose of the meeting was to brief local elected representatives directly on the activity in the county and to establish a clear line of communication so that any community queries could be referred to the developer and addressed.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Intent: The purpose of the meeting was to brief local elected representatives directly on the development and to establish a clear line of communication so that any community queries could be referred to the developer and addressed.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Cyril Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Al McDonnell (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Damien Ryan (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Kilcoyne (Councillor), Mayo County Council

Intent: The intended results were to: Gain local insight as to how a potential project would be received both locally and politically; Minimise any additional risks to a potential project that could be flagged with local information, concerns or sensitivities;Identify key local and political figures to keep informed about any potential project.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: John O'Leary (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Declan Clune (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Catherine Burke (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Seanie Power (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Liam Brazil (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council

Intent: To keep the local councillors informed of the status of the project and that they were aware of the submission in advance of receipt of any calls from local residents.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: The queries sought to confirm the timeline for publication of the HSE report on wind turbine noise and to obtain clarification on the implementation of Section 85 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, relating to road opening licences and consents prior to the granting of planning permission.

Methods: EmailMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Tom Tynan (Special Adviser), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Siobhan Russell (Special Adviser), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Aine Doyle (Special Adviser), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; John McDonald (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Pat McParland (Deputy Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: The intended results were to maintain momentum within government on the issues pertaining to renewable energy developments by: - keeping the issue active with senior decision-makers after the initial meetings, - ensuring political stakeholders clearly understood the industry’s priorities, constraints and time pressures,- understand timelines for implementation of changes concerning the development of renewable energy projects.

Methods: EmailMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Anthony Donohoe (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Craig Doyle (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Darragh McDonald (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Mary Farrell (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Nicky Boland (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Pip Breen (Councillor), Wexford County Council

Intent: The purpose of the meeting was to update local elected representatives directly on the development and to maintain a clear line of communication so that any community queries could be referred to the developer and addressed.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Declan Clune (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; John O'Leary (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Catherine Burke (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Liam Brazil (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Seanie Power (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council

Intent: The purpose was to keep councillors informed of local developments and plans in advance of any questions or concerns arising from the community.

Methods: EmailPhone call