Cork Chamber

Lobbying Organisation Cork Chamber

Date published 13 May, 2025

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details Discussion about the future development of renewable energy in Ireland, what we can learn from the Nordic countries, in particular in terms of battery storage and grid capacity

Intended results To highlight the opportunities for development of the renewables sector in Ireland, in particular in the area of battery storage and grid capacity

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Rob Horgan

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 Councillors Press release about Nordic Talks event, which focused on renewable energy, battery storage, and grid capacity, and how Ireland can develop in these areas, sent to all members of Cork city and county council.

Email All MEPs Press release about Nordic Talks event, which focused on renewable energy, battery storage, and grid capacity, and how Ireland can develop in these areas, sent to all Ireland South MEPs

Email All Oireachtas Members Press release about Nordic Talks event, which focused on renewable energy, battery storage, and grid capacity, and how Ireland can develop in these areas, sent to all Cork Oireachtas members.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Event / Reception (1)

An event called Nordic Talks, including experts from the Nordic countries, renewable energy operators, and other industry personnel, which focused on renewable energy, battery storage, and grid capacity, and how Ireland can develop in these areas. The event took place on February 24 at the Clayton Hotel in Cork city.

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.

Dan Boyle Councillor (Cork City Council)

Valerie O'Sullivan Chief Executive Officer (Cork City Council)

Moira Murrell Chief Executive Officer (Cork County Council)