Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To request that the Deputy raise theimplications of duties on US-origin renewable fuelsas a topical issue in the Dáil
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To raise awareness of the economic andsustainability implications of the current EUtrade measures on US-origin renewable fuels.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Laura Mannion (Special Adviser), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Correspondence to highlight the impact forIreland of EU trade measures on US-origin renewable fuels, inform Ireland's position on the matter, andsecure a meeting.
Methods: EmailMeetingLetter
Details by Method
Email
Emails to Barry Ward TD to request that the Deputy raise the implications of duties on US-origin renewable fuels as a topical issue in the Dáil.
Meeting
Meeting with Barry Cowen MEP to raise awareness of the economic and sustainability implications of the current EU trade measures on US-origin renewable fuels.
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: To highlight the importance of a realistic target for renewable fuels and the impact of EU trade measures on US-origin renewable fuels
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Highlight the impact of EU trade measures onU.S. HVO and SAF for Ireland's energy affordability, supply security and sustainability goals, including sustainable aviation policy.
Methods: EmailLetterMeeting
Details by Method
Email
Email correspondence with Deputy Byrne and Deputy Ward.
Letter
One letter to Minister McEntee.
Meeting
One meeting with Deputy Ward and one meeting with Deputy Byrne.
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport
Intent: Highlight of the importance of the Dublin Joint Fuels Terminal in delivering a secure and reliable supply of low-cost, high-quality fuel in Ireland; discuss the role of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and low-carbon fuels in supporting Ireland's sustainability goals; raise the awareness of the impact of competitiveness and supply of EU trade measures on U.S.-origin HVO; discuss the importance of maritime trade links between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Shane Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Highlight Valero's role in delivering a secureand reliable supply of low-cost, high-qualityfuel in Ireland; outline Valero's investment inrenewable and low-carbon fuels and the keyrole that they will play in reducing emissions;raise awareness of the impact oncompetitiveness of EU trade measures on USorigin HVO; highlight the importance of adiverse energy mix to ensure a reliable andaffordable energy supply for Ireland.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Support a pragmatic approach to the implementation of the RHO; to highlight the impact of EU trade measures on U.S. HVO for Ireland's affordability, supply security and sustainability goals.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Raise government awareness of the issue and seek to avoid a potential negative impact on the trade of blended biodiesel to Ireland.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: A government commitment to additional multiplier regulations for HVO and improved decision-making on Ireland's biofuel obligation.
Methods: Letter
