Intent: The intended outcomes were to support continued policy engagement on matters relating to renewable energy development by:maintaining dialogue with relevant public officials following initial engagements;ensuring that policy stakeholders were informed of sector priorities, operational considerations, and relevant timeframes;understanding indicative timelines for the implementation of policy and regulatory measures relating to renewable energy projects.
Details: On behalf of Regnum Renewables, Ivan Yates engaged with relevant public officials in relation to policy and legislative matters affecting the deployment of onshore wind energy. The engagements addressed the policy context for expanding renewable energy capacity, current barriers to delivery, and the, ...
Between 24 March and the end of April 2026, Ivan Yates was in contact with Barry Heneghan TD on a number of occasions by meeting, text and email. These contacts related to Parliamentary Questions on matters relating to renewable energy development and to providing information on sector priorities and relevant legislative and planning considerations. - EmailOn 11 April 2026, Ivan Yates had a phone call with Ciara Phelan, Special Adviser to Minister John Cummins, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in follow-up to previous engagements on matters relating to planning policy and infrastructure delivery for renewable energy development. The meeting sought an update on the implementation of the National Planning Statement and on further policy measures relevant to renewable energy development. - Phone callOn 20 March 2026, Ivan Yates met with Aine Doyle, Special Adviser to Minister Darragh O'Brien, in a follow-up to previous engagements on matters relating to renewable energy development. The meeting addressed progress on previously raised issues and proposed approaches, and sought an update on relevant policy developments since prior correspondence. - Meeting
Intent: The intended outcomes were to support continued policy engagement on matters relating to renewable energy development by:maintaining dialogue with relevant public officials following initial engagements;ensuring that policy stakeholders were informed of sector priorities, operational considerations, and relevant timeframes;understanding indicative timelines for the implementation of policy and regulatory measures relating to renewable energy projects.
Details: On behalf of Regnum Renewables, Ivan Yates engaged with relevant public officials in relation to policy and legislative matters affecting the deployment of onshore wind energy. The engagements addressed the policy context for expanding renewable energy capacity, current barriers to delivery, and the, ...
Between 24 March and the end of April 2026, Ivan Yates was incontact with Barry Heneghan TD on a number of occasions bymeeting, text and email. These contacts related to Parliamentary Questions on matters relating to renewable energy development and to providing information on sector priorities and relevant legislative and planning considerations. - EmailOn 11 April 2026, Ivan Yates had a phone call with Ciara Phelan,Special Adviser to Minister John Cummins, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in follow-up to previous engagements on matters relating to planning policy and infrastructure delivery for renewable energy development. The meeting sought an update on the implementation of the National Planning Statement and on further policy measures relevant to renewable energy development. - Phone callOn 20 March 2026, Ivan Yates met with Aine Doyle, Special Adviser to Minister Darragh O'Brien, in a follow-up to previous engagements on matters relating to renewable energy development. The meeting addressed progress on previously raised issues and proposed approaches, and sought an update on relevant policy developments since prior correspondence. - Meeting
Intent: Communicate the relevance of the financial services industry in Ireland, its economic impact, its competitive opportunities, and its strategic objectives for the next 5 years. Also, to highlight the importance of establishing a retail investment culture in Ireland through Savings and Investment Accounts.
Details: Financial services industry strategy 2026-2030
Intent: To secure a meeting between members of The Bar and parliamentary party members and officials to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid.
Details: Invitation to meet with members of the Bar of Ireland to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
General discussion on all housing related delivery and policy matters. - MeetingParticipation at MIPIM on housing related panel. - Event / ReceptionSod-turning event to mark a key new development in Creamfields, Cork. - Event / Reception
Intent: To highlight that increased inspections for property revision under the Valuation Act 2001 is causing unnecessary distress for farmers while also placing huge expense on farmers who are required to employ planning and legal professionals for advice.::To emphasise that the evolution of agriculture / horticulture has led to a requirement for larger more advanced storage and associated sheds on farms. This practice should not lead to increased inspection of these farms which are not ratable under the Valuation Act 2001.::To highlight that a number of farm types have been targeted for inspection, and these have been brought to IFA's attention including::• Vegetable stores and associated buildings – growers including carrot and cabbage producers in Wexford and Dublin. After initial letter(s) from Tailte Éireann some were deemed not ratable, others have cases ongoing. These growers engaged legal advice and IFA assistance.::• Amenity Horticulture – a number of growers in Kildare and Dublin. T
Details: Property Revision under Valuation Act 2001
Call with Acting Asstnt Sec Gen regarding STAR programme - Phone callDiscussion on apartment funding viability challenge with Sec Gen - Phone callEvent invitation to Minister for Housing and request formeeting with IIP - Email
