2026-05-20
2 officialsCurrent/Former DPOFAQ Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Siobhan Russell (Adviser to Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: Communicating the value of the leasing sector to the Irish, EU and Globaleconomies and supporting increased investment by Ireland and the EU inSustainable Aviation Fuel.
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Meeting with the Minster and his staff, during a visit by his team to the The Trinity College Dublin SAF Research Facility located at SMBC Aviation Capital HQ that supports the EU SAF Clearing House.
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: 1. Champion the critical role of aviation in Europe’s competitiveness 2. Champion a future-ready aviation system 3. Champion aviation as a focus during the EU presidency 4. Champion an energy transition that creates opportunities for Europe
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Roundtable discussion during the opening event at the Boeing office in Dublin
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Politician(s) lobbied: Damien Cole (Ambassador), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Discussion regarding the revision of the Ireland-Japan Double Taxation Treaty
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Kevin Barrett (Special Adviser), Department of Finance
Intent: Changes/ clarifications in the draft Finance Bill relevant to aircraft leasing
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Discussion while at the Financial Services Dinner in November 2023
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Grant Sweetnam (Special Adviser), Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Intent: The intended result of the communication with the DPO was to discuss views on tax measures relating to Budget 2024.
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Roundtable discussion organised by KPMG
