Iberdrola Renewables Ireland Limited (Iberdrola Renewables Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Iberdrola Renewables Ireland Limited

Date published 20 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Brief informal meeting with Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications at Wind Europe 2024 in Bilbao. Opportunity to highlight Iberdrola’s global investment plans in renewable energy and continued ambition to invest in Ireland. Discussed the Minister’s aspirations for the future of the Offshore Wind sector.

Intended results To raise awareness of Iberdrola both globally and of Iberdrola Renewables in Ireland. Also, to understand the Minister’s view on policy decisions around the future of net zero policy, renewables and offshore wind in Ireland.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Gillian Noble

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.

Event / Reception (1)

Discussion with Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications at Wind Europe 2024 in Bilbao. This brief meeting took place informally in a public space at the Irish conference stand at WindEurope.

Designated public officials lobbied

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Matthew Collins Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)