Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 14)
Irish District Energy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-31
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: Aine Doyle, Erin McGreehan, Roderic O'Gorman, Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien, Marie Sherlock, Brian Carroll, Margie McCarthy, ...
Methods: 3rd September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH - Meeting, 5th September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the opportunities for district heating in Louth - Email, Email and texts Erin McGreehanDiscussed the NDP and the funding potential for climate and energy. - Email, ...
EQUINIX (IRELAND)
2025-12-31
Intent: To convey Equinix's viewpoints on connection for Equinix Data Centres
Details: Energy Connection Policy
Officials: Fergal McParland, Aine Doyle, Emer Higgins, Laura Mannion, Darragh O'Brien, Dara Calleary, Paul Bolger
Methods: Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Email, Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Meeting
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd
2025-12-17
Intent: Changes to policy to incentivise energy storage development in Ireland
Details: Meeting on energy storage policy recommendations
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Aine Doyle
Methods: Meeting in Leinster House on energy storage policy recommendations. Accompanied by David Farrell (chairperson) and Brian Kennedy (Vice-chair) of Energy Storage Ireland - Meeting, Briefing note on ESI policy recommendations - Email, Call with Minister's advisor on the ESI briefing note - Phone call
Environmental Pillar
2025-09-23
Intent: Highlight key Environmental Pillar concerns regarding: data centres; LNG; Marine Protected Areas legislation; Climate Action Plan targets; implementation of 2018 EU directive on renewable energy communities; timeline for implementation of all elements of Circular Economy Act; request for meeting to discuss transport policy; Highlight need for action on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPP); Environmental Pillar Pre-Budget Submission.
Details: Discussed policy updates regarding: Security of Energy, Markets and Retail Energy Policy; Climate and Energy Policy; Circular Economy; Sustainable Transport policy solutions; SLAPP; Budget 2026
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Aine Doyle
Methods: Meeting, Phone call, Email
Irish Environmental Network
2025-09-23
Intent: Ensure appropriate levels of financial investment are put in place to support the broad range of projects and activities delivered by the ENGO sector in Ireland.
Details: Secure funding for the environmental NGO sector for 2025
Officials: Aine Doyle
Methods: Informal communication
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: Changes to the draft Maritime Area Consent template to ensure a successful ORESS auction for the Tonn Nua site.
Details: Maritime Area Consents
Officials: Matt Collins, Aine Doyle
Methods: Email
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: Providing sufficient resources to enable the successful completion of the national Designated Maritime Area Plan on time.
Details: Ireland's national Designated Maritime Area Plan
Officials: Barry Andrews, Naoise Ó Muirí, Malcolm Byrne, Conor D McGuinness, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Darren O'Rourke, Aine Doyle, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Meeting
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: Support for the recommendations in Wind Energy Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission, available online here: https://windenergyireland.com/blog/government-must-use-budget-2026-to-boost-states-ability-to-accelerate-renewables
Details: Budget 2026
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Darragh O'Brien, Aine Doyle, Pat McParland, Deirdre Gillane, Matt Collins
Methods: Email, Meeting
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: Removal of the price cap in the RESS 5 auction.
Details: Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Matt Collins, Aine Doyle
Methods: Meeting, Phone call, Informal communication
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: Bring together the Irish Air Corps, the Aviation Authority and key Government departments to develop a new policy to balance the development of onshore wind energy and the activities of the Irish Air Corps.
Details: Development of onshore wind energy
Officials: Daniel Griffin, Thomas Byrne, Aine Doyle
Methods: Meeting, Phone call