Politician(s) lobbied: Martina Hennessy (Assistant Secretary), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Carroll (Assistant Secretary), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: Awareness of key policy priorities and emerging challenges and to ensure awareness of the role and contribution of Waste to Energy.
Methods: EmailMeeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Malcolm Noonan (Senator), Seanad
Intent: A pause in the passage of the Bill to allow for consideration of the UK experience banning single use Vapes and to consider amendments to the Bill.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Follow-up information provided to Senator Malcolm Noone on suggested amendments to the legislation to address concerns of IWMA members.
Meeting
Online meeting with Malcolm Noonan.
Politician(s) lobbied: Naoise Ó Muirí (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Martina Hennessy (Assistant Secretary), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: Awareness of key policy priorities and emerging challenges and to ensure awareness of the role and contribution of Waste to Energy.
Methods: MeetingEmail
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Meeting
1 Information meeting with Naoise O'Muiri TD and 1 with Nina Carberry MEP.
Email
Invitation to Martina Hennessy, Assistant Secretary to visit a WtE plant for a briefing on district heating and the sector.
2025-09-19
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Nicholas O'Brien (Ambassador), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: To provide details of extended export licensing timeframes and request consular advice.
Methods: Email
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Email
1 email was sent to the DPO
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Government commitment of future funding for the post office network
Methods: Unknown
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Method not specified
Launch of Grant Thornton Report on securing the future of the post office network
2025-09-17
9 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darren O'Rourke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mark Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To underline the contribution of WtE and highlight key policy priorities and emerging challenges.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Briefing note on new EU regulation classifying nitrous oxide as harmful sent to Minister Alan Dillon ; Mark Ward TD; Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor; Darren O’Rourke TD; Barry Heneghan; Ciarán Ahern. Briefing note on CEWEP Ireland’s priorities sent to Jennifer Whitmore, TD.
Meeting
Minister Jim O'Callaghan, Alan Dillon, Minister of State; Ciaran Ahern, TD and Erin McGreehan, TD
2025-05-21
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Ferghal Blaney (Special Adviser), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: Commitment in programme for government for policy on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals
Methods: EmailPhone call
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Brian Carroll (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gillian Toole (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Education; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Raise awareness of Waste to Energy contribution to climate and energy policy to build understanding and policy support.
Methods: MeetingEmail
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Meeting
Hosted visit to WtE facility for Deputy Barry Heneghan TD
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Quinlan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: To secure policy engagement and support for a balanced approach to EU ETS inclusion.
Methods: Email
2025-05-20
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Commitment to future government funding of the post office network
Methods: EmailPhone call
