Vodafone Ireland

Politician(s) lobbied: Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of the Taoiseach; Daniel Griffin (Special Adviser), Department of Foreign Affairs

Intent: To discuss key EU digital and telecommunications policy priorities ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency, including the Digital Networks Act, the Cybersecurity Act (CSA2), merger policy, digital sovereignty, and ongoing discussions at EU level on Roam Like at Home.

Methods: LetterMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Rose Conway-Walsh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tom Brabazon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ryan O'Meara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eamon Scanlon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Stanley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Fleming (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Neville (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Micheál Carrigy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Circulation of a Vodafone report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to recognise it as a strategic security asset

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Intent: To thank the Minister for officially announcing Vodafone Ireland’s CEF Digital funding, to highlight Vodafone’s ongoing investment in advanced connectivity and innovation, and to highlight concerns regarding the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: To brief the Taoiseach on Vodafone’s ongoing investment and innovations in Ireland, in particular satellite connectivity, and to discuss key Government and EU telecoms policy matters, including the Digital Networks Act, digital sovereignty, CSA2, and other issues relevant to Ireland’s digital competitiveness.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Feargal Ó Coigligh (Secretary General), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Intent: Discussion on the importance of secure, resilient and sustainable connectivity

Methods: Informal communication

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Intent: To raise Vodafone’s views on satellite spectrum considerations and recent developments related to the proposed Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill

Methods: EmailInformal communication

Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: To engage with Irish MEPs on priority EU digital and telecommunications legislation ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency, including the Digital Networks Act, CSA2 and issues related to digital sovereignty.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; John Newham (Assistant Secretary), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Discussion following announcement of Vodafone’s €360 million investment and new HQ launch, covering relevant Government and EU telecoms legislation, including the Digital Networks Act, Digital Sovereignty and CSA2.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter 'Chap' Cleere (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tony McCormack (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Geoghegan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Micheál Carrigy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To outline Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, including planned network investment, and to engage on the challenges facing the sector in Ireland and across Europe, and possible solutions.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Intent: Raise awareness of the importance of the upper 6GHz for Europe’s and Ireland digital ambitions.

Methods: Letter