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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 28)
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Engagement on Vodafone's investment in, and rollout plans for, satellite connectivity in Ireland and across Europe, including the need for supportive regulation
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Satellite Connectivity |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Letter from Vodafone Group CEO re: the allocation of the upper 6 GHz band
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | 6 GHz Radio Spectrum Band |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Highlight Vodafone Group priorities regarding the critical role of connectivity and digital infrastructure to Europe's future economic development and competitiveness, the need for a supportive regulatory environment related to spectrum, satellite connectivity, and to discuss Vodafone's Responsible Use of Networks paper.
Methods: Submission, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Vodafone Group Engagement with the Department of Communications |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joanna 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
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introductory Meeting with members of the Oireachtas Communications Committee |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Discussion on Vodafone’s strategic investment programme in Ireland, including network resilience and satellite connectivity. Engagement also covered the importance of a supportive policy environment, alongside an overview of key infrastructure delivery challenges and policy priorities impacting Ireland and the EU’s competitiveness
Methods: Meeting, Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introductory Meeting for Vodafone Ireland CEO |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Theresa Newman (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Feargal Ó Coigligh (Secretary General), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Engagement on network resilience, network investment and satellite connectivity.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | CEO Introductory Meeting |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael O'Connor (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Introductory meeting to discuss Vodafone's ongoing commitment and programme to invest in Ireland, post-Storm Éowyn network recovery, satellite connectivity, and to provide an overview of key challenges and areas of policy interest related to infrastructure delivery, Ireland and the EU's competitiveness.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Michael O'Connor (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Theresa Newman (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Feargal Ó Coigligh (Secretary General), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Engagement on network resilience and prioritisation for connectivity
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Storm Éowyn Industry Meetings |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Introductory letter from new Vodafone Ireland CEO, outlining Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, also covering the challenges facing the sector across Europe, and possible solutions.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introductory letter from new CEO |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick Neary (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Understanding of Vodafone's priorities related to Subsea Cable infrastructure and Satellite Connectivity
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Subsea cable infrastructure and satellite connectivity |
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