Department of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentDepartment of EducationDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of TransportDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
11th December 2025Met Jack Chambers at stakeholder event re the Accelerating Infrastructure Plan and had an engagement about the importance of designing in district heating while infrastructure is being built - Event / Reception13th November 2025Minister Darragh O'Brien and Margie McCarthy attended and spoke at annual conference of IrDEA. Had informal conversations and received updates - Event / Reception1st October 2025Met Erin McGreehan to discuss district heating in Louth - Meeting
Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - EmailDiscussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Meeting
Briefing note on ESI policy recommendations - EmailCall with Minister's advisor on the ESI briefing note - Phone callMeeting in Leinster House on energy storage policy recommendations. Accompanied by David Farrell (chairperson) and Brian Kennedy (Vice-chair) of Energy Storage Ireland - Meeting
Intent: Highlight key Environmental Pillar concerns regarding: data centres; LNG; Marine Protected Areas legislation; Climate Action Plan targets; implementation of 2018 EU directive on renewable energy communities; timeline for implementation of all elements of Circular Economy Act; request for meeting to discuss transport policy; Highlight need for action on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPP); Environmental Pillar Pre-Budget Submission.
Details: Discussed policy updates regarding: Security of Energy, Markets and Retail Energy Policy; Climate and Energy Policy; Circular Economy; Sustainable Transport policy solutions; SLAPP; Budget 2026
Intent: Ensure appropriate levels of financial investment are put in place to support the broad range of projects and activities delivered by the ENGO sector in Ireland.
Details: Secure funding for the environmental NGO sector for 2025
Intent: Support for the recommendations in Wind Energy Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission, available online here: https://windenergyireland.com/blog/government-must-use-budget-2026-to-boost-states-ability-to-accelerate-renewables
Intent: Bring together the Irish Air Corps, the Aviation Authority and key Government departments to develop a new policy to balance the development of onshore wind energy and the activities of the Irish Air Corps.
