Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)

Lobbying Organisation Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)

Date published 28 Aug, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details EAI Response to EU Commission Detailed Analysis on RHO Tris Notification

Intended results As part of RHO implementation, establish clear guidance on the operation of mass balance systems, the integration of Union Database tracking within the Irish scheme. A clear methodology that sets out how the buy-out price is developed into the scheme in a timely manner. Timely clarification on the future obligation rate for suppliers.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Dara Lynott

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.

Letter (1)

As part of RHO implementation, establish clear guidance on the operation of mass balance systems and the integration of Union Database tracking within the Irish scheme. A clear methodology that sets out how the buy-out price is developed into the scheme in a timely manner. Timely clarification on the future obligation rate for suppliers.

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.

Brian Carroll Assistant Secretary (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)