Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and TransportDepartment of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of Environment, Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Housing, Local Government and HeritageDepartment of TransportDáil Éireann, the OireachtasSeanad
Intent: Clarity on whether the 50% uplift on SEAI grants for island residents will be implemented for the new grants and increases in existing grants from SEAI for retrofits.
Details: Query regarding the 50% uplift on island homes with the new grants and increases in existing grants from SEAI.
Intent: To secure a follow-up meeting with the Minister at our offices in Dublin.
Details: We briefed the Transport Minister, Darragh O'Brien, on AECOM’s Ireland Annual Review 2026 and AECOM's recommendations on how to accelerate infrastructure delivery in Ireland.
The Minister attended the launch of AECOM's Ireland Annual Review report at the Marker Hotel, Dublin. This event was attended by over 250 individuals from across industry, client organisations and AECOM leadership. - Event / Reception
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
Intent: Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation.Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative.The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting register be assessed together, particularly for tourism-dependent regions.Housing, tourism, planning and enterprise policies be developed in alignment, with regional flexibility built in.
Details: Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector
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: That the Irish Coast Guard and the IAA apply all rules and regulations regarding FTL's and EU Working Time Directives for search and rescue pilots
Details: Meeting regarding Worktime Factorisation for Irish Coast Guard SAR Pilots
Ian Whitfield, Vince Colby, Gerry Shannon and Mark Foley met with Minister Darragh O’Brien (Dept of Climate, Energy and the Environment) at 1600 on 22 October 2025.Meeting was at Leinster House and was arranged by Gerry Shannon. - Meeting