Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Finance; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Aine Doyle (Special Adviser), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Shane Smyth (Adviser to Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Kieran McQuinn (Special Advisor to the Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Stephen Kinsella (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening energy security, economic resilience and the transition to green hydrogen and net zero.

Methods: Phone callEmailMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Conor Glynn (Special Advisor to the Tanaiste), Department of the Taoiseach; Daniel Griffin (Special Adviser), Department of Foreign Affairs; Laura Mannion (Special Adviser), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: That the Irish Government would gain a greater understanding of Mars' plans for Ireland and the need to strengthen the Single Market, create favourable conditions for growth and the cumulative burden of EU legislation on businesses

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Finance; Joanne Lonergan (Programme Manager - Tánaiste), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: To inform Government of Coca-Cola's significant contribution to Ireland, its' plans for expansion, and to discuss consideration of Pillar Two reporting, R&D incentives and options to streamline the visa and work permit system.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Conor Gallagher (Special Advisor), Department of Transport; Shane Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Grace Boland (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Emer Currie (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louis O'Hara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Senator), Seanad; Joanne Collins (Senator), Seanad; Nessa Cosgrove (Senator), Seanad; Mark Duffy (Senator), Seanad; Imelda Goldsboro (Senator), Seanad

Intent: To secure appropriate access to Category C and D economic write-off data for DoneDeal Cars and other relevant third parties, and amend proposed legislation if necessary, enabling this information to be provided to consumers. The intended result is greater transparency in the used-car market, stronger consumer protection and improved road safety by allowing buyers to understand a vehicle’s relevant history before purchase.

Methods: EmailMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Malcolm Noonan (Senator), Seanad; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Naoise O'Cearúil (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Provide update to elected representatives on the Deposit Return Scheme, its progress todate and future plans.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Naoise Ó Muirí (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Maxwell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Garret Kelleher (Senator), Seanad

Intent: Meetings to discuss how domestic transition fuels could potentially contribute to Ireland’s energy security and climate objectives during the transition to a renewables-led system.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Intended Results Discuss payments policy in Ireland/EU and Visa’s presence in these markets.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance

Intent: Intended Results Minister’s attendance at Visa hosted event discussing payment policy and Ireland’s EU Presidency

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Joanne Lonergan (Programme Manager - Tánaiste), Department of the Taoiseach; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance; Stephen Kinsella (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Clare Mungovan (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; James Geoghegan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Support for the establishment of an expert group

Methods: EmailInformal communication

Politician(s) lobbied: Janet Horner (Councillor), Dublin City Council

Intent: Provide update to elected representatives on the Deposit Return Scheme, its progress todate and future plans.

Methods: Meeting