Statkraft Ireland Limited

Lobbying Organisation Statkraft Ireland Limited

Date published 18 May, 2018

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018

Specific Details Speaking on British Chamber of Commerce panel 26.02.18 re Greenlink. "Greenlink" is a proposed subsea and underground cable electricity interconnector between the electricity grids in Ireland and Great Britain allowing for electricity to flow both ways between the two countries.

Intended results Topic of discussion was Brexit and developing infrastructure that enables links between Ireland and the UK. The format was a panel discussion where Mrs Anderson was one member discussing this subject, with 4 others. Purpose of speaking at event was to increase the profile of the Greenlink interconnector project as an important piece of infrastructure for both Ireland and Wales.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Holly Anderon

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 (31-50)

Who attended: Welsh government representative - Kathryn Hallet. EirGrid Head of Interconnectors - Peter Lantry. UK Department for International Trade Director - Shirley McCay. Irish Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Commercial Lead - Tom McCormack and Financial and Commercial Advisor Luke Hardcastle. TD and MInister for Housing, Planning and Local Government - Eoghan Murphy. IDA Ireland Policy Manager - Aisling Soden.

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.

Eoghan Murphy Minister (Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government)