Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
The Heat Pump Association of Ireland
2025-09-08
Intent: To liaise with government in order to accelerate the roll out of heat pumps in Ireland's existing homes.
Details: Meeting Minister Darragh O'Brien as part of a delegation from Renewable Energy Ireland
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Aine Doyle
Methods: Minister O'Brien's office in government buildings - Meeting
Irish Transport & Heat Electrification Ltd T/A Ireland Electrified
2025-08-07
Intent: That electricity pass-through costs are reformed to encourage electrification and flexible electrification is developed
Details: Electricity costs reforms and various policy changes required for greater flexible electrification from heat being connected to the electricity grid.
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Aine Doyle
Methods: Email, Meeting
Local Development Companies Network CLG
2025-07-17
Intent: Raise awareness of the roles LDCs are playing in Climate Action
Details: Meeting on climate action
Officials: Aine Doyle, Paul McAuliffe
Methods: Meeting in person took place on the 9th July in Leinster House. - Meeting
Irish District Energy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-23
Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat
Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.
Officials: Brian Carroll, Siobhan Russell, Aine Doyle, Mark Duffy, Seán Kyne, Hildegarde Naughton, John Connolly, Erin McGreehan, ...
Methods: Leinster House, 9th April 2025Meeting with Assistant Secretary Brian Carroll to introduce new CEO and discuss the Heat Bill, stakeholder reflections on the bill and upcoming funding under the ICNF and NDPDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH and INCF funding for District Energy. - Meeting, 11.04.2025Sent a stakeholder document with reflections on the Heat Bill to Brian Carroll - Email, Meeting with Aine Doyle April 23rd 2025Meeting with Special Advisor to Minister Darragh O'Brien to introduce new CEO and discuss the Heat Bill, stakeholder reflections on the bill and upcoming funding under the ICNF and NDPDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH and INCF funding for District Energy. - Meeting, ...
Irish Bioenergy Association
2025-05-21
Intent: Secure a meeting with the policy advisor to discuss the policy and supports required to mobilise the Irish biomethane industry
Details: Meeting request to Minister O'Brien's policy advisor to discuss the policy and supports required to mobilise the Irish biomethane industry
Officials: Aine Doyle
Methods: Email
Friends of the Earth
2025-05-21
Intent: Rejection of LNG::Ensure Gov decision on LNG is changed and brought into with climate law
Details: LNG and Climate Action
Officials: Alice-Mary Higgins, Aine Doyle, Rónán Mullen, Chris Andrews, Frances Black, Eileen Flynn, Gerard Craughwell, Lynn Ruane, ...
Methods: Email with briefing to Senator Higgins - Email, Meeting with Minister's advisor - Meeting, Emails with briefing to Minister and Taoiseach's advisors - Email, ...
Gas Networks Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Support for delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
Details: Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network briefing seeking support
Officials: Pa Daly, Paul McAuliffe, John Connolly, Catherine Ardagh, Aindrias Moynihan, Tony McCormack, Michael Cahill, Paul Daly, ...
Methods: Support for delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers. In person meetings held on the 5th March, 11th March, 20th March and 1st April 2025 in Leinster House, each attended by different DPO’s from the list below. - Meeting
ESB
2025-05-21
Intent: Policy changes in relation to forestry planted in close proximity to the electricity network to ensure safe and resilient forestry corridors are maintained that would reduce the risk of damage to the electricity network in the event of storms.
Details: Discuss Storm Eowyn and the impact fallen trees had on the electricity network and possible legislative changes to ensure safe and resilient forestry corridors are maintained under/near electricity overhead lines.
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Martin Heydon, Aine Doyle, Oonagh Buckley, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Bolger, Matthew Collins, Paul Savage, ...
Methods: Phone call, Phone call, Email
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2025-05-21
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Officials: Barry Ward, Tom Kivlehan, Lauren Tuite, Oisín O'Connor, Micheál Martin, Darragh O'Brien, Cormac Devlin, Martha Fanning, ...
Methods: Meeting with DECC to discuss national offshore wind communications campaign regarding ongoing progress of Dublin Array Project. - Virtual Meeting, Meeting with Cllr. Tom Kivlehan to discuss Dublin Array. - Meeting, Briefing provided to Deputy Barry Ward regarding progress on Dublin Array. - Meeting, ...
Amazon Web Services
2025-05-21
Intent: To brief the Minister on the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland and to discuss the energy policy environment and cloud infrastructure.
Details: To meet with the Minister to discuss the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland, the energy policy environment and cloud infrastructure.
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Oonagh Buckley, Paul Bolger, Aine Doyle
Methods: Meeting, Email