Regarding DBI perspective on current EU policy matters including in relation to the upcoming presidency. - EmailRegarding DBI perspective on current EU policy matters including in relation to the upcoming presidency. - Event / ReceptionRegarding DBI perspective on current EU policy matters including in relation to the upcoming presidency. - Meeting
Intent: To persuade the Irish government not to support the inclusion of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES) in a new EU safeguarding measure for steel, proposed by some member states.
Details: The issue of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES) in relation to transformers in the electric grid industry.
I am requesting a meeting with an official from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - MeetingIn requesting a meeting with Colm Forde I have e-mailed him on 12 May with a copy of a note setting out Hitachi Energy's concerns with the proposed safeguard measure being prepared by the EU Commission's Directorate General for Trade. - Email
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
Briefing provided to Deputy Barry Ward regarding progress on Dublin Array. - MeetingCllr. Tuite reached out to the Dublin Array team to outline she would be posting content on social media explaining the project to members of the public. Our team answered some questions from her about the project. - Informal communicationDublin Array project update with DLR Green Party Councillors. - Meeting
Intent: To discuss the burden of regulation for business, in particular for SMEs.
Details: Meeting with officials from the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment) and the Department of the Taoiseach to discuss the regulatory system.
Intent: To obtain clarifications re: transposition of CSRD into Irish law.
Details: Meeting with officials of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) in respect of clarifications in relation to the transposition of EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into Irish law.
2/8/2024 virtual meeting with DETE officials. CSRD transposition clarifications sought included scope of ineligible entities definition, applicability of subsidiary exemption, and transitional provisions. Grant Thornton attendees included partners noted in this return plus Joane Dickonson (Head of Sustainability Technical, Director Corporate Audit). DETE attendees included Assistant Secretary noted in this return plus Conor Verdon (Principal Officer) and Orla O'Brien (Assistant Principal). - Virtual Meeting
