Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 25)
SSE plc
2025-09-19
Intent: Accelerated delivery of offshore wind energy in support of 2030 Government targets. Investment in grid and ports to achieve future renewable energy and climate targets.
Details: Delivery of Offshore Wind Energy
Officials: Micheál Martin, Peter Burke, Darragh O'Brien, Timmy Dooley, Tom Tynan, Matthew Collins
Methods: Meeting, Participation at Taoiseach-hosted Industry Offshore Forum - Event / Reception
Pinergy
2025-09-09
Intent: Grow awareness of amongst policy makers of our views on the energy sector and markets
Details: Future of Electricity
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Pa Daly, Jennifer Whitmore, Ciarán Ahern, Peter Burke, Jack Chambers, Oonagh Buckley, Matthew Collins, ...
Methods: We met with Labour party spokesperson on Energy, Deputy Ciaran Ahern TD. We briefed Deputy Ahern on our views of the energy market in Ireland - Meeting, We shared the findings of our Energy Transition Outlook for Ireland with key spokespeople and policy makers on energy & investment matters - Email, We responsed by email to Minister O'Brien's letter to us on Energy Affordability - Email
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, ...
Corio Generation
2025-05-20
Intent: To discuss the development of the Sceirde Rocks project.
Details: Corio and our parent company, Macquarie met with the Department of Energy and Climate Change to discuss the Sceirde Rocks offshore wind project. The meeting was with Eoin McShane and Matt Collins
Officials: Matthew Collins
Methods: Meeting
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-05-19
Intent: Implementation of the recommendations set out in the report, Protecting Consumers, which is available online here: https://windenergyireland.com/images/files/241008-future-onshore-wind-study-report-f1-20250423.pdf
Details: Development of onshore wind energy
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Matthew Collins, Oonagh Buckley, Aine Doyle, James Browne, John McDonald, Pat McParland, Aine Doyle
Methods: Email, Meeting
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-05-19
Intent: Industry engagement with Government taskforces.::Improved conditions in future onshore and offshore renewable energy auctions.::Speed up the delivery of South Coast DMAP sites after Tonn Nua.
Details: Establishment of the Taoiseach’s Climate Investment Clearing House
Officials: Matthew Collins
Methods: Meeting, Phone call
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-05-19
Intent: Highlight the importance of protecting and delivering the Phase 1 offshore wind projects to help achieve the Government's offshore wind targets.
Details: Delivery of offshore wind projects
Officials: Matthew Collins
Methods: Phone call
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-05-19
Intent: Delivery of new grid and strengthening of existing grid infrastructure including the delivery of the North South interconnector.::Preparation for future offshore renewable energy auctions in the context of the electricity grid.
Details: Building Ireland's electricity grid
Officials: Matthew Collins
Methods: Phone call
Codling Wind Park Limited
2025-05-16
Intent: To brief key stakeholders on the proposedproject, including details of the development,the Community Benefit Funds and relatedmatters
Details: Update on proposed Offshore Renewable Energy Development at Codling Bank and related onshore infrastructure at Poolbeg
Officials: Seán Kelly, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Jennifer Whitmore, Orla Finn, Tom Fortune, ...
Methods: Project briefings were arranged with the relevant stakeholders in the Wicklow, Greystones and Poolbeg/Ringsend areas. Project briefings were also arranged for MEPs at the European parliament in Brussels. - Meeting