Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland Limited

Lobbying Organisation Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland Limited

Date published 20 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Presentation of solar farm project located within the townlands of Lissanika, Carhooeragh, Kealid, Gortdromagownagh, Kilbaha West and Moyvane South, Moyvane, County Kerry otherwise known as ‘Knockanure Solar Farm’ (the “Project”) to local councillors and follow-up Q&A.

Intended results Informative Meeting to update councillors on the Project. (refer to specific details section above)

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Aidan Collins

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 (1)

Meeting between Lightsource bp and elected members of Listowel Municipal District which took place at the Listowel Arms Hotel on Thursday 29/08/2024.

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.

Liam Speedy Nolan Councillor (Kerry County Council)

Michael Foley Councillor (Kerry County Council)

Michael Leane Councillor (Kerry County Council)

Tom Barry Councillor (Kerry County Council)