Wind Energy Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Wind Energy Ireland

Date published 21 May, 2017

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan, 2017 to 30 Apr, 2017

Specific Details Detailing current policy objectives of IWEA and to discuss EU 2020 renewable energy targets for Ireland

Intended results Increased awareness and understanding of IWEA's policy platform and potential impact on Ireland arising from EU 2020 renewable energy targets

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Gary Healy, Chief Executive; Adam Ledwith, Head of Communications and Public Affairs

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.

Meeting (2-5)

Meetings were held with Ministers regarding the review of the Wind Energy Guidelines and to discuss the EU 2020 renewable energy targets as they pertain to Ireland and to outline IWEA's general policy objectives in relation to renewable energy policy in Ireland.

Email (2-5)

Emails were submitted following meetings to provide additional information and material on the matters discussed.

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.

Paschal Donohoe Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)

Stephen Lynam Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)

Michael Creed Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)

Andrew Doyle Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)