Patrick Neary

Patrick Neary

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 72

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary General
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport
First Seen
5 September 2023
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent GradesAssistant SecretaryAssistant Secretary General

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and TransportDepartment of Communications, Energy and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentDepartment of Environment, Climate and Communications

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 8)

Vodafone Ireland

1 official
2026-05-21

Intent: To raise Vodafone’s views on satellite spectrum considerations and recent developments related to the proposed Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill

Details: Engagement with Department on satellite spectrum and proposed legislation impacting the telecommunications sector

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Methods
EmailInformal communication

Ibec

5 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To communicate the Technology Ireland position on Article 88b of the EU Digital Omnibus proposal and to share our position paper on the EU Digital Omnibus with national Government stakeholders

Details: Technology Ireland position on Article 88b of the EU Digital Omnibus proposal

Methods
EmailLetter

Virgin Media Ireland Limited

8 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Secure a meeting to further discuss how Virgin Media can contribute to a constructive and forward-looking digital policy agenda.

Details: Request a meeting to discuss Ireland’s priorities for the EU Presidency and how Virgin Media can contribute to a constructive and forward-looking digital policy agenda

Methods
Letter

Intent: To provide industry perspective on the practical implementation timelines of EU regulations, ensure regulatory clarity across digital portfolios, and maintain open, global procurement standards for technology markets during the Irish Council Presidency.

Details: Engagement with Irish government departments and parliament representatives regarding policy priorities ahead of Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency. Topics focused on the implementation of digital, telecom, and environmental legislation, including the AI Act, the Digital Networks Act, and the , ...

Methods
Meeting with Department of Environment, Climate and Communications officials. Main topics discussed: The Digital Networks Act and telecom regulatory scope; implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive concerning data center compliance and labelling; the upcoming sustainability omnibus; and rules on battery replaceability. - MeetingMeeting with James Geoghegan TD. Main topics discussed: The Digital and AI Omnibus proposals; compliance timelines for businesses; implementation parameters of the EU AI Act; and regulatory approaches to online safety risks and youth protection. - Meeting

IE Domain Registry

1 official
2026-05-20

Intent: Introduction of new .IE Domain Registry Chairperson to Patrick Neary, Assisstant Secretary CCS

Details: New .IE Chairperson meets with Patrick Neary

Officials
Methods
Meeting

wireless Connect Ltd.

1 official
2026-05-08

Intent: to improve the cooperation between SME FWA ISPs like mine and the Department and NBI

Details: Requesting meeting to discuss NBI performance and compliance with their under the NBP

Officials
Methods
Emails Requesting a Meeting about NBI, their support, their complaints process, and their compliance with the NBP contract and their compliance with State Aid Obligations and the Conduct of their marketing campaign. - Email

wireless Connect Ltd.

1 official
2026-05-08

Intent: Represent the Interests of SME ISPs and SME internet Stakeholders considered in the proposal and amendments in the Council and the Irish Presidency More spectrum (Upper 6GHz released for general use by the population)advocate against introducing mechanisms that hurt the level playing field for SME internet stakeholders. wanted to ensure Wi-Fi and License Exempt spectrum and spectrum sharing are prioritised along with pro satellite priorities of the EU

Details: Digital Networks ACT EU and 6GHz

Officials
Methods
Emails requesting meeting to discuss the DNA and NBP and opportunities and risks for SME Internet Stakeholders, and SME FWA ISPs, - Email