Ibec

Lobbying Organisation Ibec

Date published 21 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Irish Business Energy and Climate Priorities for 2026

Intended results Ensure key Ibec energy and climate policy priorities are understood within the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Conor Minogue, Energy and Climate Policy, Ibec

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)

Correspondence in advance of meeting setting out Ibec's energy and climate policy priorities

Meeting (1)

Engagement between Ibec's Energy and Climate Policy Committee and DCEE officials in Dublin

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.

Oonagh Buckley Secretary General (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)