Paul Bolger

Paul Bolger

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 131

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Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
First Seen
18 January 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant SecretaryDirectorSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of FinanceDepartment of HealthDepartment of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 14)

ESB

12 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To support amendments to the proposed legislation aimed at reducing or mitigating potential safety and technical risks, and to enhance clarity in the definitions and boundaries within the framework to facilitate effective and consistent implementation.

Details: Engagement on the General Scheme of the proposed Private Wires legislation to provide technical input on the draft provisions, including their potential impact on electricity network planning, operation and funding, and to inform the development of definitions and structural arrangements within the , ...

Methods
Include indirect communication to Paul Bolger, Assistant Secretary, DCEE and to Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport. - Conference CallInclude indirect communication to Paul Bolger, Assistant Secretary, DCEE and to Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport. - EmailInclude indirect communication to Paul Bolger, Assistant Secretary, DCEE and to Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport. - Meeting

Bord Gáis Energy Ltd

14 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: The aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas emergency reserve. Over time,it can transition to storing biomethane and green hydrogen from renewable sources.

Details: Meetings and Information sharing regarding Kestrel Energy Storage project at Ballycotton, Kinsale.

Methods
The aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas emergency reserve. Over time,it can transition to storing biomethane and green hydrogen from renewable sources. - EmailThe aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas emergency reserve. Over time,it can transition to storing biomethane and green hydrogen from renewable sources. - Meeting
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To inform key stakeholders regarding theimpact of the fuel blockades on energy supplyand security in the State

Details: To engage key stakeholders regarding the impact on energy security in relation to the fuel blockades

Methods
Designated public officials lobbied - EmailDesignated public officials lobbied - Phone call

Kestrel Energy Storage DAC

14 officials
2026-05-19

Intent: The aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas emergency reserve. Over time, it can transition to storing biomethane and green hydrogen from renewable sources.

Details: Meetings and Information sharing regarding Kestrel Energy Storage project at Ballycotton, Kinsale.

Methods
The aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas emergency reserve. Over time, it can transition to storing biomethane and green hydrogen from renewable sources. - EmailThe aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas emergency reserve. Over time, it can transition to storing biomethane and green hydrogen from renewable sources. - Meeting

Dajin Heavy Industry

8 officials
2026-05-06

Intent: Request for introductory meeting with Carlos Martin, General Manager at Dajin Heavy Industry to provide an overview of Dajin Heavy Industry’s operations in Europe, and how Dajin can support Ireland and the EU in meeting ambitious renewable energy and climate goals.

Details: Dajin Heavy Industry introductory meeting request

Methods
Email

Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

25 officials
2026-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To share Microsoft’s perspective on Ireland’s digital and artificial intelligence opportunity. The document outlined the economic and societal benefits of AI and set out high-level considerations relating to infrastructure, skills and responsible AI.

Details: Highlight Ireland's digital and artificial intelligence opportunity and circulation of Microsoft's 'Our Shared Digital Future' paper

Methods
Email

ESB

21 officials
2026-01-21

Intent: Policy changes in relation to forestry plantedin close proximity to the electricity network toensure safe and resilient forestry corridorsare maintained

Details: Engagement continues with Principal Officers in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity Supply Act to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhe, ...

Methods
Include indirect communication to Paul Bolger, Assistant Secretary, DCEE - Conference CallInclude indirect communication to Paul Bolger, Assistant Secretary, DCEE - EmailInclude indirect communication to Paul Bolger, Assistant Secretary, DCEE - Meeting