Hydrogen Ireland Association (Hydrogen Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Hydrogen Ireland Association

Date published 28 Aug, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Hydrogen

Intended results Topic: The webinar explored the strategic role hydrogen could play in supporting Ireland's transition to a net-zero power system, delivering energy sovereignty, and bringing price stability.Key Speakers: The panel included Billy Kelleher MEP, Enda Mitchell, Catherine Joyce O'Caollai, and host Philip Connolly.Broader Context: The session served as a preview event building momentum toward the upcoming flagship H2SUMMIT 2026, aligning with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Paul McCormack

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.

Virtual Meeting (1)

Topic: The webinar explored the strategic role hydrogen could play in supporting Ireland's transition to a net-zero power system, delivering energy sovereignty, and bringing price stability.Key Speakers: The panel included Billy Kelleher MEP, Enda Mitchell, Catherine Joyce O'Caollai, and host Philip Connolly.Broader Context: The session served as a preview event building momentum toward the upcoming flagship H2SUMMIT 2026, aligning with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU

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.

Billy Kelleher MEP (European Parliament)