SuperNode Ltd (SuperNode Ltd)

Lobbying Organisation SuperNode Ltd

Date published 21 Sep, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details Irish leadership in transmissin technology and electricity exports.

Intended results Discussiong Irish leadership in power transmission technology; Key initiatives required to address the policy gaps to prepare for the export of electricity generated from Irish offshore wind; Support for research, development, and demonstration work as a vital national Interest of Ireland.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Eddie O'Connor, Chairman SuperNode

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?) Yes

Current or Former Designated Public Official(s)

Brian Cowen (Former DPO) Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)

Frank Fahey (Former DPO) Minister (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)

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.

Meeting (1)

25 July 2023 Chairman Eddie O'Connor and CEO John Fitzgerald meeting. Ackompanied by fmr Taoiseach Brian Cowen and fmr minister Frank Fahey.

Phone call (1)

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.

Michael McGrath Minister (Department of Finance)