Michael Burke

Michael Burke

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 38

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Mayo County Council
First Seen
20 January 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorDirector of Services or Equivalent

Observed Public Bodies

Cork City CouncilMayo County Council

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)

Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: The objectives of the engagement activities were to:Understand local and political perspectives relevant to the proposed development.Identify community considerations and contextual factors that may inform project planning.Identify relevant stakeholders to be kept appropriately informed as the project develops.

Details: On behalf of Regnum Renewables, Ivan Yates met with several elected councillors and TDs in County Mayo to develop an initial understanding of local and political perspectives in the South Mayo area, in the context of a potential wind farm development. Meetings were also used to identify key stakehol, ...

Methods
5 January 2026, Cllr. Cyril BurkeOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Cyril Burke in Castlebar to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development. - Meeting5 January 2026, Cllr. Michael BurkeOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Michael Burke in Ballinrobe to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development. - Meeting5 January 2026, Minister of State Alan Dillon TDOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Minister of State Alan Dillon TD in Castlebar, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development. - Meeting
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: The objectives of the engagement activities were to:Understand local and political perspectives relevant to the proposed development.Identify community considerations and contextual factors that may inform project planning.Identify relevant stakeholders to be kept appropriately informed as the project develops.

Details: On behalf of Regnum Renewables, Ivan Yates met with several elected councillors and TDs in County Mayo to develop an initial understanding of local and political perspectives in the South Mayo area, in the context of a potential wind farm development. Meetings were also used to identify key stakehol, ...

Methods
5 January 2026, Cllr. Cyril BurkeOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Cyril Burke in Castlebar to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development. - Meeting5 January 2026, Cllr. Michael BurkeOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Michael Burke inBallinrobe to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development. - Meeting5 January 2026, Minister of State Alan Dillon TDOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Minister of State Alan Dillon TD in Castlebar, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development. - Meeting

The Westport Chamber

5 officials
2026-01-21

Intent: Reduction in Commercial Rates in Town Centers to keeping our towns alive and to' avoid the doughnut effect'

Details: To Lobby for the reduction of crippling commercial rates, driving businesses out of town centers; and rising energy and wage bills,

Methods
In person meeting with the Minister and SMEs in Mayo held in the Leeson Enterprise Centre, Westport - Meeting

The Westport Chamber

4 officials
2026-01-21

Intent: To simplify the E-Tender Process to empower our local SMEs to get on the e-tender site and compete for local work

Details: To simplify the E-Tender Process to empower our local SMEs to get on the e-tender site and compete for local work

Methods
In person meeting with the Minister and SMEs in Mayo held in the Leeson Enterprise Centre, Westport - Meeting
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: The intended results were to: Gain local insight as to how a potential project would be received both locally and politically; Minimise any additional risks to a potential project that could be flagged with local information, concerns or sensitivities;Identify key local and political figures to keep informed about any potential project.

Details: Ivan Yates, on behalf of Regnum Renewables, engaged several local councillors and TDs in Mayo, to obtain an initial understanding of local and political perspectives in South Mayo in the context of a potential wind farm development, and to identify key stakeholders who might be appropriate to brief , ...

Methods
On 15th December 2025, Ivan Yates emailed an overview of a potential wind farm development in South Mayo, outlining the investment, project benefits, timelines and high level details of wind farm development to: Cllr Cyril BurkeMinister for State DCCE Alan DillonCllr Al McDonnellCllr Michael BurkeCllr Damien RyanCllr Michael Kilcoyne (emailed 29/12/2025). The email also requested a follow up meeting to take place in January 2026. - Email
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: The intended results were to:Gain local insight as to how a potential project would be received both locally and politically;Minimise any additional risks to a potential project that could be flagged with local information, concerns or sensitivities;Identify key local and political figures to keep informed about any potential project.

Details: Ivan Yates, on behalf of Regnum Renewables, engaged several local councillors and TDs in Mayo, to obtain an initial understanding of local and political perspectives in South Mayo in the context of a potential wind farm development, and to identify key stakeholders who might be appropriate to brief , ...

Methods
O 15th December 2025, Ivan Yates emailed an overview of a potential wind farm development in South Mayo, outlining the investment, project benefits, timelines and high level details of wind farm development to:Cllr Cyril BurkeMinister for State DCCE Alan DillonCllr Al McDonnellCllr Michael BurkeCllr Damien RyanCllr Michael Kilcoyne (emailed 29/12/2025).The email also requested a follow up meeting to take place in January 2026. - Email

Ballina Chamber of Commerce

6 officials
2024-05-21

Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

Details: Quarterly meeting of the Corporate, Education, Culture, Heritage and Library Services SPC

Methods
Representing the business community on the SPC, giving voice, and ensuring that Mayo businesses are included in the discussions. - Meeting