Matheson LLP (Matheson LLP)

Lobbying Organisation Matheson LLP

Date published 20 Sep, 2017

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Communications

Period 1 May, 2017 to 31 Aug, 2017

Specific Details Proposed use / license of S-Band spectrum for an air-to-ground network in Ireland

Intended results Discussion of ViaSat's views on Inmarsat’s proposed use of S-Band spectrum for an air-to-ground network in Ireland

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 ViaSat Inc

CRO number (if applicable)

Company address 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA

Main business or activity Communications/Electronics

Company website www.viasat.com

Contact email address paul.konopka@viasat.com

Contact phone number +1-760-476-2200

Contact address 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

Meeting with Minister Denis Naughten and department officials with ViaSat Inc representatives. Discussion of ViaSat's plans for in-flight connectivity and ViaSat views on proposed use / license of S-Band spectrum for an air-to-ground network in Ireland.

Letter (1)

Letter dated 1 June 2017 to Minister Naughten providing additional information following meeting on 10 May 2017.

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)