Overwatch Report

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Correspondence outlining Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, challenges and solutions facing the sector across Europe. Also covered areas of policy crossover including SME Digitalisation and rural connectivity.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Chris Donoghue', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion to provide an overview of how Vodafone are supporting SMEs on their digitalisation journey, through development of dedicated resources and supports, and the opportunities to support Government policy in the area.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Introductory letter to provide an overview of the industry Shared Rural Network proposal.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Correspondence regarding RePower EU and the opportunities it presents to accelerate Ireland’s clean energy transition.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Quinlan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Matthew Collins', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Highlight the role Vodafone technology can play in enabling farmers to reduce their carbon footprint, while increasing their productivity and efficiency.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] To provide an overview of our programme to upgrade our 3G Network in Limerick to transition to 4G and 5G Networks.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Willie O'Dea", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister of State (The Office of Public Works)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'Maurice Quinlivan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} + 1 more

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion to provide an overview of how Vodafone are supporting SMEs on their digitalisation journey, through development of dedicated resources and supports, and the opportunities to support Government policy in the area. Also provided case studies of work under the Recovery and Resilience programme from other countries and an overview of the industry proposal for a VAT rate reduction on broadband services to support wider availability.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Chris Donoghue', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Correspondence regarding the European Commission consultation on the future of connectivity, and its importance to the continued sustainability of Europe and Ireland's industrial strategy.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Brian Murphy', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'John Callinan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Matthew Lynch', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} + 14 more

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss the critical importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity in supporting Ireland's and Europe's connectivity and industrial strategy, and models of partnership to support.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Pat Neary', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'John McDonald', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss the critical importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity in supporting Ireland's and Europe's competitiveness and industrial strategy, and models of partnership to support.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': "Fiona O'Connor", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Deborah Sweeney', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Meeting to discuss Vodafone's economic and societal contribution to Ireland, proposal for a Shared Rural Network and VAT rate reduction for broadband services and update on work to address nuisance communications.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Meeting to discuss the importance of the security of networks and systems to Vodafone, and its role in critical national infrastructure.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Correspondence to share material providing an overview of Vodafone's capability and background across European markets in the areas of digital health and education.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Correspondence sharing detail of the industry proposal for a Shared Rural Network, to support greater deployment of connectivity infrastructure.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] To provide an overview of the benefit and applications provided by 5G technology at a demonstration of the 5G IRFU Mobile Private Network.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] To provide an overview of the Tozi App developed between the Vodafone Foundation and DCU that provides key features and benefits for children aged 11-14 years old to address their overall online safety and well-being.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 27 more

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] To discuss the importance for Vodafone of security of networks and systems, and their role in critical national infrastructure.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Health] Briefing to provide an overview of the programmes in place across our network, product and services ensuring accessibility for all.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] To provide an overview of the Tozi App developed between the Vodafone Foundation and DCU that provides key features and benefits for teenagers to address their overall online safety and wellbeing.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Taxation] Discussion to provide an overview of the industry proposal for VAT relief on internet access services to support wider availability.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kevin Barrett', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Grant Sweetnam', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Meeting to discuss Vodafone's economic and societal contribution to Ireland, proposals for a Shared Rural Network and VAT relief on internet access services to support increased connectivity to our communities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Discussions to provide an overview of the industry Shared Rural Network proposal.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe Carey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cathal Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Éamon Ó Cuív', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Discussion providing an overview of Vodafone's response during COVID, the industry Shared Rural Network proposal & SIRO phase 2 rollout supporting the digital agenda & other key policy areas.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion on the digitalisation agenda, specifically the deployment of digital infrastructures supporting European growth. Overview provided on the industry shared rural network proposal and tax relief on spectrum.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion on the digital agenda, specifically the increased deployment of digital connectivity and infrastructure supporting domestic and European growth.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Charlotte Simpson', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Correspondence outlining the importance of digital infrastructure and competitiveness to domestic and wider European growth.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Martin Fraser', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Correspondence highlighting the importance of digitalisation and digital infrastructure to domestic and European growth & competitiveness.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'An Tánaiste (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Orlaigh Quinn', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Jean Carberry', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Matthew Lynch', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Philip O’Callaghan', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Correspondence highlighting the importance of digitalisation and digital infrastructure to domestic and European growth & competitiveness.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Mark Griffin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ó hÓbáin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'John McDonald', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion to outline Vodafone's position on the Digital Markets and Services Act trilogues, and the current status of the AI Act legislation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[EU Affairs] Discussion on the importance of digitalisation and digital infrastructure to European growth, the need to reassess competition frameworks and other key policy areas.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

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