DCC plc (DCC plc)

Lobbying Organisation DCC plc

Date published 20 Jan, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Sep, 2022 to 31 Dec, 2022

Specific Details Lobbying was carried out on our behalf by Liquid Gas Ireland. Engagement on the possible banning of replacement LPG boilers in existing homes and the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS).

Intended results Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbon emission fuel options. Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as lower carbon emission fuel options. Attendance at the LGI Just Transition Launch Event in Dublin on Wednesday 25th January 2023. Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Philip Hannon, Policy Director, Liquid Gas Ireland, on behalf of Flogas who are a leading member of LGI.

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

Mass communications

Email All Oireachtas Members Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025.

Email All Local Authority Members Invitation to attend Liquid Gas Europe webinars on rural energy.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

Meeting with Richard O'Donoghue TD regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025.

Email (1)

Engagement regarding the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) with Michael Healy Rae TD, Danny Healy Rae TD, Michael Collins TD, Mattie McGrath TD, Carol Nolan TD, Richard O'Donoghue TD, Minister Michael McGrath TD, Minister Paschal Donohoe TD.

Email (1)

Event invitation to Carol Nolan TD.

Email (1)

Meeting invitation to Darren O'Rourke TD to discuss new retrofit policy document.

Email (1)

Meeting request to Brian Carroll in the context of CAP 23.

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.

Richard O'Donoghue TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Michael Healy-Rae TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Danny Healy-Rae TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Michael Collins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Mattie McGrath TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Carol Nolan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Michael McGrath TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Paschal Donohoe TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Darren O'Rourke TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

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