Regnum Renewables Development Ltd (Regnum Renewables Development Ltd)

Lobbying Organisation Regnum Renewables Development Ltd

Date published 19 Sep, 2025

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025

Specific Details Regnum representatives contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh area to inform them of the company’s activity to date and a proposed solar energy development near the consented Regnum BESS (ref. 2460163).

Intended results The purpose was to keep councillors informed of local developments and plans in advance of any questions or concerns arising from the community.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kevin Daly

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (2-5)

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.

Phone call (1)

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.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Declan Clune Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

John O'Leary Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Catherine Burke Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Liam Brazil Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Seanie Power Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)