Politician(s) lobbied: Jimmy Moloney (Councillor), Kerry County Council; Aoife Kennelly (Councillor), Kerry County Council; Michael Foley (Councillor), Kerry County Council; Tom Barry (Councillor), Kerry County Council; Liam Speedy Nolan (Councillor), Kerry County Council; Michael Leane (Councillor), Kerry County Council
Intent: To keep local elected representatives informed of the proposed solar farm development in advance of any queries from the community, and to establish clear lines of communication ahead of the planning process.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
On 15 June 2026, Regnum Renewables emailed the Listowel councillors — Jimmy Moloney, Michael Leane (Cathaoirleach), Tom Barry, Michael Foley (Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council), Liam 'Speedy' Nolan and Aoife Kennelly (Leas-Chathaoirleach) — to share information on the proposed solar farm development (planning ref: 2660763).
Meeting
On 17 June 2026, Regnum representatives met with Cllr Michael Foley (Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council) in Ballylongford to brief him on the proposal and community consultation strategy.
Meeting
On 18 June 2026, Regnum representatives met with Cllr Aoife Kennelly (Leas-Chathaoirleach) in Listowel to brief her on the proposal and community consultation strategy.
2026-09-21
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Joanne Lonergan (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: To maintain political engagement on national wind energy policy, keep Government stakeholders informed of sector priorities, and seek any relevant updates on policy or legislative developments affecting onshore wind.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
On 5 June 2026, Ivan Yates met with Joanne Lonergan, Special Adviser to the Tánaiste, in Dublin, to discuss national wind energy policy matters.
2026-09-21
14 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Eddie Taaffe (Chief Executive Officer), Wexford County Council; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Anthony Donohoe (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Craig Doyle (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Darragh McDonald (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Nicky Boland (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Mary Farrell (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Oliver Walsh (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Paddy Kavanagh (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Pip Breen (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To keep local councillors and TDs informed of the project's progress ahead of any further planning steps, and to secure a meeting with the CEO of Wexford County Council to update him on the project and discuss the planning process.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Between 2 and 13 July 2026, Regnum issued emails requesting meetings to three local Wexford TDs — Brian Brennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin and Malcolm Byrne — on the progress of the project.
Email
Between 3 June and 8 July 2026, Daragh Browne (Regnum) emailed and called the Gorey-Kilmuckridge councillors — Donal Kenny, Anthony Donoghue, Joe Sullivan, Craig Doyle, Darragh McDonald, Mary Farrell, Nicky Boland, Pip Breen, Oliver Walsh and Paddy Kavanagh — to arrange an in-person update meeting.
Email
On 12 and 27 August 2026, Regnum emailed Wexford County Council CEO Eddie Taaffe requesting a meeting to update him on the project.
Meeting
On 13 July 2026, Kevin Daly, Ivan Yates and Daragh Browne met with Deputy Malcolm Byrne in Gorey to update him on the project.
Meeting
On 8 July 2026, Kevin Daly, Ivan Yates and Daragh Browne met individually with Cllr Pip Breen, Cllr Donal Kenny, Cllr Oliver Walsh and Cllr Paddy Kavanagh in Wexford to update them on the Kilmichael Wind Farm project.
2026-09-21
13 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Blackie Gavin (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Peter Flynn (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Al McDonnell (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Chris Maxwell (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Damien Ryan (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Ger Deere (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Donna Sheridan (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Kilcoyne (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Cyril Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Harry Barrett (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Mark Duffy (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To maintain political and stakeholder awareness of the project's progress in South Mayo, identify any additional local risks or considerations, and keep councillors, the Senator and the Minister of State informed ahead of further project developments.
Methods: Phone callMeetingEmail
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Phone call
On 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates made a call to Alan Dillon, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Meeting
On 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Al McDonnell in his Castlebar office, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Meeting
On 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Chris Maxwell in Westport, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo, as well as outline a wind farm development in early stage development in south Mayo.
Meeting
On 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Damien Ryan, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Meeting
On 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Ger Deere in Ballintubber, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo, as well as outline a wind farm development in early stage development in south Mayo.
Meeting
On 16th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Donna Sheridan, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Meeting
On 17th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Michael Kilcoyne, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Phone call
On 18th June 2026 Ivan Yates spoke with Cyril Burke, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Phone call
On 18th June 2026 Ivan Yates spoke with Harry Barrett, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Phone call
On 22nd June 2026 Ivan Yates spoke with Peter Flynn, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo.
Phone call
On 23rd June 2026 Ivan Yates spoke with Damien Ryan, on a follow up on the proposed revisions to the county development plan for renewable energy development in Mayo.
Email
On 26 May 2026, Ivan Yates emailed 11 Mayo councillors — Blackie Gavin, Peter Flynn, Michael Burke, Al McDonnell, Chris Maxwell, Damien Ryan, Ger Deere, Donna Sheridan, Michael Kilcoyne, Cyril Burke and Harry Barrett (all Mayo County Council) — as well as Senator Mark Duffy and Minister of State Alan Dillon, to provide an analysis on proposed revisions to the Mayo Renewable Energy Strategy.
2026-05-21
4 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat McParland (Deputy Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Ciara Phelan (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Aine Doyle (Special Adviser), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: The intended outcomes were to support continued policy engagement on matters relating to renewable energy development by:maintaining dialogue with relevant public officials following initial engagements;ensuring that policy stakeholders were informed of sector priorities, operational considerations, and relevant timeframes;understanding indicative timelines for the implementation of policy and regulatory measures relating to renewable energy projects.
Methods: EmailPhone callMeeting
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Email
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.
Phone call
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.
Meeting
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.
Meeting
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.
2026-05-21
6 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Cyril Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Michael Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Al McDonnell (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Damien Ryan (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Kilcoyne (Councillor), Mayo County Council
Intent: The objectives of the engagement activities were to:Understand local and political perspectives relevant to the proposed development.Identify community considerations and contextual factors that may inform project planning.Identify relevant stakeholders to be kept appropriately informed as the project develops.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
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.
Meeting
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.
Meeting
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.
Meeting
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.
Meeting
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.
Meeting
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.
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Liam Speedy Nolan (Councillor), Kerry County Council
Intent: The purpose of the meeting was to brief local elected representatives directly on the activity in the county and to establish a clear line of communication so that any community queries could be referred to the developer and addressed.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
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.
2026-01-21
1 officialCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: The purpose of the meeting was to brief local elected representatives directly on the development and to establish a clear line of communication so that any community queries could be referred to the developer and addressed.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
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.
2026-01-21
6 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Cyril Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Al McDonnell (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Burke (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Damien Ryan (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Kilcoyne (Councillor), Mayo County Council
Intent: The intended results were to: Gain local insight as to how a potential project would be received both locally and politically; Minimise any additional risks to a potential project that could be flagged with local information, concerns or sensitivities;Identify key local and political figures to keep informed about any potential project.
Methods: Email
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Email
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.
Politician(s) lobbied: John O'Leary (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Declan Clune (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Catherine Burke (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Seanie Power (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Liam Brazil (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: To keep the local councillors informed of the status of the project and that they were aware of the submission in advance of receipt of any calls from local residents.
Methods: Email
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Email
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.