Matheson LLP (Matheson LLP)

The publication of this return was delayed The Standards Commission delayed publication of this return of lobbying activities under section 14(5)(a) of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 as publication of information contained in the return could reasonably be expected to cause a material financial loss to the clients referred to in the return and/or prejudice seriously the competitive position of the clients in the conduct of their business.}

Lobbying Organisation Matheson LLP

Date published 21 Sep, 2018

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Environment

Period 1 May, 2018 to 31 Aug, 2018

Specific Details Questions regarding the legality of extending S.I. No. 326 of 2012, Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012, to apply on a nationwide basis.

Intended results Amendment to proposed secondary legislation so as to ensure its compatibility with Irish and EU law.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Helen Kelly

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? Yes

Client(s)

Client 1

Company name LCC Group Ltd

CRO number (if applicable)

Company address 16 Churchtown Road Cookstown Co. Tyrone Northern Ireland BT80 9XD

Main business or activity Energy & Natural Resources

Company website http://www.lccgroup.co.uk

Contact email address sales@lissancoal.com

Contact phone number +44 28 8676 5588

Contact address

Client 2

Company name Enerco B.V.

CRO number (if applicable)

Company address Keerweg 2, 6122 CL Buchten, Netherlands

Main business or activity Energy & Natural Resources

Company website http://www.enerco.nl/

Contact email address info@enerco.nl

Contact phone number +31 46 481 9900

Contact address

Client 3

Company name Hayes Fuels Limited

CRO number (if applicable)

Company address Dungannon Office, 146 Pomeroy Rd, Dungannon BT70 2TY

Main business or activity Energy & Natural Resources

Company website http://www.hayesfuels.com

Contact email address info@hayesfuels.com

Contact phone number T: +44 (0) 28 8776 1523

Contact address Keerweg 2, 6122 CL Buchten, Netherlands

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

Letter (2-5)

2 Letters

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.

Denis Naughten Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)

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