Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 12)
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
2025-09-03
Intent: To ensure that the correct policy signals stimulate appropriate market incentives and the right investments for a cost-effective transition. The shared view of the all-island electricity sector from generation through to retail is that:Ireland must increase electrification of industry in tandem with our accelerated renewables adoption.Investment of close to €2bn annually in electricity grid. An investment framework to support the decarbonisation of the All-island Electricity System.
Details: Raise awareness of a series of policy papers published by the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) that outline the collective view of the Electricity Sector on achieving our post-2030 Zero e-Mission Future. These policy papers follow on from a 2020 study prepared by the EAI and MaREI SFI Resea, ...
Officials: John McKeon, Paul Bolger, Rónán Hession, Ciaran Lawler
Methods: Electricity Sector disagrees with the decision by the Department of Social Protection not to proceed with the extension of the credit option to additional energy providers under the Household Benefits Package (HBP). It is a missed opportunity to target energy credits at those who most need it in the future and contrary to the Programme for Government, which commits to exploring inclusive support for all households, particularly for vulnerable groups. - Letter, Electricity Sector disagrees with the decision by the Department of Social Protection not to proceed with the extension of the credit option to additional energy providers under the Household Benefits Package (HBP). It is a missed opportunity to target energy credits at those who most need it in the future and contrary to the Programme for Government, which commits to exploring inclusive support for all households, particularly for vulnerable groups. - Email
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Discuss concerns about State/CRU connection policy
Details: Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Officials: Jack Chambers, Laura Burke, David Flynn, John Shaw, Paul Bolger, Gary Tobin
Methods: Meeting
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
Amazon Web Services
2025-05-21
Intent: To represent AWS at a roundtable discussion organised by the Department of the Taoiseach regarding energy policy.
Details: To participate in a roundtable discussion organised by the Department of the Taoiseach regarding energy policy.
Officials: John Shaw, Gary Tobin, Paul Bolger
Methods: Meeting
Amazon Web Services
2025-05-21
Intent: To brief the Minister on the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland and to discuss the energy policy environment and cloud infrastructure.
Details: To meet with the Minister to discuss the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland, the energy policy environment and cloud infrastructure.
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Oonagh Buckley, Paul Bolger, Aine Doyle
Methods: Meeting, Email
Ibec
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Raised political awareness of the importance of the LEU policy to industry and the economy
Details: Discussed the CRU consultation on Large Energy User (LEU) connection policy
Officials: John Shaw, Paul Bolger, Gary Tobin
Methods: Meeting
EQUINIX (IRELAND)
2025-05-13
Intent: To convey Equinix's viewpoints on connection for Equinix Data Centres
Details: Energy Connection Policy
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paul Bolger, John Shaw, Gary Tobin, Ciara Bartley, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Email, Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Meeting
Kestrel Energy Storage DAC
2025-05-08
Intent: To brief the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications on Kestrel progress in relation to the development of gas storage facilities at Ballycotton and its importance in relation to natural gas security of supply and the transition to hydrogen storage in the long term.
Details: Discussion around Kinsale Energy Storage project (Kestrel) gas storage capabilities
Officials: Paul Bolger
Methods: Meeting with Paul Bolger Assistant Sec, Energy Security of Supply, DECC and a number of DECC officials from the Gas Policy and GSRO sections - Meeting
SSE plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Update on SSE’s activities and project pipeline. Policy discussion and support for the delivery of low carbon flexible power generation with respect to planning, grid, biofuels, in support of security of supply and climate targets.
Details: Delivery of decarbonised power solutions
Officials: Paul Bolger, Ciaran Mullooly
Methods: Meeting with Paul Bolger. - Meeting, Meeting with Ciaran Mullooly MEP. - Meeting, Email to Ciaran Mullooly MEP. - Email
SSE plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Policy discussion on energy tariffs, customer supports and the need for greater customer awareness of Net Zero.
Details: Support for energy customers
Officials: Paul Bolger
Methods: Meeting, Email