Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe)

Lobbying Organisation Computer and Communications Industry Association

Date published 20 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area EU Affairs

Period 1 May, 2026 to 31 Aug, 2026

Specific Details Engagement with Irish government departments and parliament representatives regarding policy priorities ahead of Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency. Topics focused on the implementation of digital, telecom, and environmental legislation, including the AI Act, the Digital Networks Act, and the Energy Efficiency Directive.

Intended results To provide industry perspective on the practical implementation timelines of EU regulations, ensure regulatory clarity across digital portfolios, and maintain open, global procurement standards for technology markets during the Irish Council Presidency.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Daniel Friedlaender

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)

Meeting with Department of Environment, Climate and Communications officials. Main topics discussed: The Digital Networks Act and telecom regulatory scope; implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive concerning data center compliance and labelling; the upcoming sustainability omnibus; and rules on battery replaceability.

Meeting (1)

Meeting with James Geoghegan TD. Main topics discussed: The Digital and AI Omnibus proposals; compliance timelines for businesses; implementation parameters of the EU AI Act; and regulatory approaches to online safety risks and youth protection.

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.

Oonagh Buckley Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)

Patrick Neary Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)

James Geoghegan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)