Shannon Chamber

Lobbying Organisation Shannon Chamber

Date published 21 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details The preparation of Designated Maritime Area Plans (DMAPS) to determine the broad area where floating offshore renewable energy projects can be developed to progress the development of a Floating Offshore Wind Energy sector off Ireland’s west coast.

Intended results The designation of Clare County Council to expedite the marine mapping of the Atlantic to progress the development of the floating offshore wind sector in Ireland.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Eoin Gavin, President, Shannon Chamber

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.

Event / Reception (1)

Speech by Shannon Chamber President at a luncheon in Dromoland Castle Hotel on Friday, 16 February at which Minister Darragh O'Brien was the keynote speaker

Letter (1)

Follow-up letter to Minister Darragh O' Brien on 5 March 2024.

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.

Darragh O'Brien Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)