Regnum Renewables Development Ltd

Between 24 March and the end of April 2026, Ivan Yates was in contact with Barry Heneghan TD on a number of occasions by meeting, text and email. These contacts related to Parliamentary Questions on matters relating to renewable energy development and to providing information on sector priorities and relevant legislative and planning considerations.

On 11 April 2026, Ivan Yates had a phone call with Ciara Phelan, Special Adviser to Minister John Cummins, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in follow-up to previous engagements on matters relating to planning policy and infrastructure delivery for renewable energy development. The meeting sought an update on the implementation of the National Planning Statement and on further policy measures relevant to renewable energy development.

On 20 March 2026, Ivan Yates met with Aine Doyle, Special Adviser to Minister Darragh O'Brien, in a follow-up to previous engagements on matters relating to renewable energy development. The meeting addressed progress on previously raised issues and proposed approaches, and sought an update on relevant policy developments since prior correspondence.

On 24 March 2026, Ivan Yates met with Pat McParland, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Taoiseach, in follow-up to prior correspondence on matters relating to renewable energy development. The meeting sought an update on the implementation of policy measures relevant to infrastructure delivery and on the identification of officials with relevant responsibility for these matters.

5 January 2026, Cllr. Cyril BurkeOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Cyril Burke in Castlebar to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development.

5 January 2026, Cllr. Michael BurkeOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Michael Burke in Ballinrobe to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development.

5 January 2026, Minister of State Alan Dillon TDOn 5 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Minister of State Alan Dillon TD in Castlebar, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development.

6 January 2026, Cllr. Al McDonnellOn 6 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Al McDonnell in Castlebar to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development.

6 January 2026, Cllr. Damien RyanOn 6 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Damien Ryan in Ballinrobe to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development.

7 January 2026, Cllr. Michael KilcoyneOn 7 January 2026, Ivan Yates met with Cllr. Michael Kilcoyne in Castlebar to outline the proposed wind farm development in South Mayo. The meeting covered the proposed investment, anticipated project benefits, indicative timelines, and high-level details of the development.

On 18 December 2025, Regnum representatives met with Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae and Councillor Liam ‘Speedy’ Nolan at a community clinic in the Horseshoe Bar, Listowel, to introduce the company, outline its exploration of renewable energy projects in the county, and establish lines of communication for any constituent queries.

On 2 September 2025, Regnum representatives including Ivan Yates working as an advisor on behalf of Regnum, met with Minister of State Timmy Dooley and Conor Peoples in Tom Johnson House to introduce a proposed wind farm near Lissycasey. In the meeting, the community engagement undertaken to date was outlined, project timelines and future engagement were discussed, and Regnum provide contact details for any queries.

On 15th December 2025, Ivan Yates emailed an overview of a potential wind farm development in South Mayo, outlining the investment, project benefits, timelines and high level details of wind farm development to: Cllr Cyril BurkeMinister for State DCCE Alan DillonCllr Al McDonnellCllr Michael BurkeCllr Damien RyanCllr Michael Kilcoyne (emailed 29/12/2025). The email also requested a follow up meeting to take place in January 2026.

Daragh Browne of Regnum Renewables issued an email on 15th September 2025 to Seanie Power, Declane Clune, Liam Brazil, John O'Leary and Catherine Burke, the councillors from the Comeragh Electoral District, to inform them that a planning submission was being made on that same date in their electoral area for a solar pv project.

On 10th December 2025, Ivan Yates forwarded queries raised by Regnum Renewables to Deputy Barry Heneghan in relation to the publication of the HSE report on wind turbine noise and to obtain clarification on the implementation of Section 85 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, relating to road opening licences and consents prior to the granting of planning permission..

On 19 December, Ivan Yates met with Deputy Barry Heneghan further to prior correspondence, to discuss the tabling of parliamentary queries concerning the HSE report on wind turbine noise and the application of Section 85 of the Planning and Development Act 2024.

Between 12 and 19 December 2025, Ivan Yates corresponded with Pat McParland, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Taoiseach, outlining work undertaken to identify challenges and proposed solutions within Government to support the deployment of renewable energy projects. He sought updates on their implementation, any additional policy measures to facilitate infrastructure delivery, and the identification of the officials responsible for advancing these initiatives.

On 12 December 2025, Ivan Yates met with Siobhán Russell, SPAD to Minister Darragh O’Brien, to discuss work previously undertaken to identify challenges and proposed solutions within Government to support the deployment of renewable energy projects, and to seek an update on their implementation and rollout.

On 15 December 2025, Ivan Yates emailed Aine Doyle, SPAD to Minister Darragh O’Brien, outlining the work previously undertaken to identify challenges and proposed solutions within Government to support the deployment of renewable energy projects, and to seek an update on their implementation and rollout, and whether there are other policy changes to facilitate infrastructure development. The email requested a meeting in the new year.

On 15 December 2025, Ivan Yates wrote to John McDonald, SPAD to Minister James Browne, outlining work previously undertaken to identify challenges and proposed solutions within Government to support the deployment of renewable energy projects. He sought an update on their implementation and on any further policy measures to facilitate infrastructure delivery, and to identify the key officials responsible for advancing these initiatives.

On 18 December 2025, Ivan Yates met with Tom Tynan, SPAD to Minister for State Timmy Dooley. He sought an update on the implementation of the draft National Territory Map and the National Planning Statement. Also sought information on any further policy measures to facilitate infrastructure delivery, and to identify the key officials responsible for advancing these initiatives.

On 16th September 2025, Regnum Renewables, with Ivan Yates on behalf of Regnum and Barry Brennan the community liaison officer for the project, met with the Gorey-Kilmuckridge councillors at Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey. The meeting was for Regnum Renewables to provide an update on the proposed Kilmichael Wind Farm application and timelines, as well as feedback from the initial round of community engagement that had taken place.

Daragh Browne (Regnum) issued emails to Declan Clune, John O'Leary, Catherine Burke, Liam Brazil and Seanie Power in relation to the a proposed solar farm in Glenhouse and Lahardan. The information that was shared with the local residents was shared with the Comeragh councillors listed above after a round of community engagement was undertaken.

Michael O'Sullivan (CEO of Regnum) spoke with local councillor John O'Leary on 28/08/25, to discuss the proposed development and some queries that were raised locally after an initial community engagement.