Friends of the Earth

Lobbying Organisation Friends of the Earth

Date published 21 May, 2020

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan, 2020 to 30 Apr, 2020

Specific Details Programme for Government

Intended results Ensure the programme for Government includes policy to prohibit the construction of liquified Natural Gas terminals in Irleand

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kate Ruddock

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? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? Email your TD and ask them to ensure policy against LNG terminals

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Virtual Meeting (2-5)

Virtual meetings with representatives from Fianna Fail, Social Democrats, Fine Gael, Green party

Meeting (2-5)

Meetings with representatives from Fianna Fail, Social Democrats, Fine Gael, Green party

Social Media (2-5)

Social media posts seeking individuals to email their TD's regarding LNG terminals in Ireland, with links to https://www.foe.ie/takeaction/no-to-fracking-gas-terminals/

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.

David Cullinane TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Jennifer Whitmore TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Jack Chambers TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Eamon Ryan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Brian Leddin TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Pippa Hackett Senator (Seanad)