Adviser to MinisterAssistant Secretaries or Equivalent GradesAssistant SecretarySpecial Adviser
Observed Public Bodies
Department of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships
No current committee memberships matched for this official.
Intent: Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty::Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Justice, poverty relief and respect for human rights in occupied Palestinian territory and Israel
Details: Climate Justice, ODA and humanitarian need, and justice in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel
Email asking Irish Government to reject further EU deregulation - EmailEmail detailing Trócaire's advocacy asks of the Irish Government ahead of the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - EmailEmail regarding Trócaire's position on the strategic gas emergency reserve bill pre-legislative scrutiny. - Email
Meeting in Department of Finance on EU Presidency priorities with regard to taxation policy to support the EU-US relationship - MeetingMeeting in the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment on priorities for Ireland's EU Presidency and simplification - MeetingMeeting in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment with regard to Ireland's EU presidency, and advancing simplification and competitivness to support the EU-US relationship - Meeting
Intent: Further understand Ireland’s activities and priorities for the EU Council Presidency. Convey Apple’s environmental commitment and broad legislative priorities on Environmental policy including Omnibus IV and digitalisation opportunities. For example, see priorities outlined in public consultations: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14699-Product-legislation-aligning-EU-rules-with-the-digital-age-Omnibus-Regulation-/F3621925_en.
Details: Meeting to discuss priorities for the Irish EU Council Presidency and Apple’s broad legislative priorities on Environmental policy.
Intent: To secure the re-establishement of funding from Ireland, in the context of a critical funding crisis for the Aarhus Convention secretatiat at the UN - which is central to environmental democracy and civil society space. To highlight the importance of this in the context of: Ireland's public position on supporting civil society space; its general public policy position on supporting Human Rights; and the implications to the Irish EU Council Presidency.
Details: Funding for the Aarhus Convention Compliance Mechanisms
Met Barry Cowen at the European Parliament. - MeetingMet Billy Kelleher at the European Parliament. - MeetingMet Michael McNamara at the European Parliament. - Meeting
Intent: Adaption and advising on the implementation of National and EU of policy in a coherent way in line with best practice - to meet the resilience and sustainability needs of the Fishing Sector::Secure a level playing with other Member States in relation to scientifically advised total allowable catches ::Raise awareness regarding third country access to the Irish EEZ waters::Achieve a just transition in MSP issues and in relation to the spatial squeeze
Details: Engaging and sharing of perspectives regarding Total Allowable catches, Management Arrangements and opportunities / challenges facing the sector
Correspondence and updates re EU and National policies and emerging regulations - EmailOffshore Renewables workshops, Fisheries Quota setting, general policy issues - MeetingPhotos, commentary, and circulation of emerging EU and National developments relevant to the sector - Linked In , Facebook - Social Media
Intent: It was mainly an introductory meeting, but I made the case that we were seeking to assist DCEE and SEAI to help to create a quality assurance approach for residential heat pump installations that would simultaneously be workable for installers while enhancing consumer protection.
Details: I met officials from DCEE as part of a delegation from Renewable Energy Ireland, including the secretatry general and some of her assistant secretaries.
Intent: Raise awareness of ESB's views on EU energy policy priorities ahead to Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency of the European Council.
Details: ESB outlined its priorities for EU energy policy ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency, focusing on three areas: 1. Accelerating infrastructure to support renewables, grid development and system flexibility 2. Improving energy efficiency and electrification to cut fossil fuel reliance. 3. Ensuring an aff, ...
