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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
Correspondence sent to Minister Dooley's office requesting a meeting regarding Dublin Array - LetterDiscussion with Minister Dooley at Shannon Port event to request formal meeting on offshore projects - Informal communicationDiscussion with Minister O'Brien's special adviser regarding progress of Dublin Array - Phone call
Intent: IrBEA letter to Minister O'Brien seeking 1. That the RHO legislation is published and progressed immediately without delay. 2.That the Government urgently introduces additional ongoing supports to support indigenous biomethane production as an alternative to the multiplier. 3 A strong statement reaffirming the Government’s commitment to the Irish biomethane sector. 4.Meet with IrBEA and biomethane developer members to discuss policy and system bottlenecks impacting on projects.
Details: IrBEA CEO Seán Finan sent a letter to Minister Darragh O'Brien TD, his advisor and Department officials highlight the concerns of biomethane developers, the broader biomethane industry and IrBEA member regarding the rejection by the EU of the Irish Government proposal for the introduction of a multi, ...
Intent: To lobby for the acceleration of policy introduction and supports for bioenergy in the heating sector and to discuss the items of concern for the bioenergy sector in terms of heat policy including the Renewable Heat Obligation, SSRH and need to roll out biomass fuelled district heating as well as other issued impacting the biomethane, biomass and biofuel sectors.
Details: IrBEA CEO Seán Finan met with Oonagh Buckley DCEE Secretary General and Brian Carroll DCEE Assistant Secretary General at DCEE offices, alongside other members of Renewable Energy Ireland. IrBEA highlight the items of concern for the bioenergy sector in terms of heat policy including the Renewable , ...
Intent: Communication of organisational views on the development of energy infrastructure, including wind energy.
Details: Attendance of Secretary General of Department of Climate, Energy, and Environment at the Annual Seminar of Engineers Ireland's Energy, Environment and Climate Action Division
Intent: Attendence of Minister at event ::Keeping HIM informed on the NISA Project and to discuss Phase One ORESS projects and delays associated with them
Details: Invitation to Cushaling event and separate meeting at Wind Europe
Intent: To ensure Coillte’s perspectives particularly in relation to maintenance obligations and associated safety concerns, and existing arrangements are considered in the context of the drafting of this Bill
Details: Correspondence / engagements with Ministers and officials in respect of the Draft Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Intent: For risk mitigation measures, such as retention of Unrealised Available Energy Compensation and proposed changes to community benefit, to be taken into consideration in the upcoming RESS 6 auction.
Intent: Contribute to the development of Ireland’s Third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Implementation Plan and accelerate delivery through stronger stakeholder engagement, awareness, and cross-sector collaboration to meet 2030 targets.
Details: Third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Implementation Plan
Intent: Policy frameworks to support energy customers and the work of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce, including: improving access to energy efficiency upgrades, managing energy consumption, and support for vulnerable customers. ::Policy support and frameworks to alleviate barriers to clean energy investment and energy infrastructure delivery to improve energy affordability in Ireland, such as: accelerating delivery of offshore wind and measures within the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan.::Policy support for targeted measures to support households during the energy crisis, such as home heating, retrofits, and EVs.
Consultation on the regulation of costs payable in matters prescribed on foot of section 295 of the Planning and Development Act 2024 (Scale of Fees) - SubmissionEmailMeeting
