Overwatch Report

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Open RAN Security White Paper.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ben Ryan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)'} {'name': 'Mark Griffin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] 'Progress towards the EU's Digital Decade Ambition' Final Report.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Matthew Lynch', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Jean Carberry', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Grant Sweetnam', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Kevin Barrett', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion to provide an overview of the industry proposal for a Shared Rural Network & other key policy areas supporting competitiveness and growth.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kevin Barrett', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Carey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss developments in our gender based policies, our corporate philanthropy, as well as 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': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Correspondence to provide an overview of our position regarding the energy security and supply environment & the role of the sector in supporting solutions. Consideration of our request to the CRU for review of related tariffs.

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': 'Paul Kenny', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Barry Quinlan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion to provide an overview of Vodafone's commitment to and investment in Ireland, the critical importance of digitalisation to Irish & European competitiveness, industry Shared Rural Network proposal and other key policy areas.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[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. Also covered consideration of proposals for an OTT fair contribution.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jean Carberry', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

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

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Fintan O'Brien", 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ó hÓbáin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} + 6 more

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion on the proposal for an OTT fair contribution, and for funds to be support sustainable network investment & deployment across Europe.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fiona O'Connor", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion to provide an overview of our integrated digital offering for SMEs, integrated digital offering, research on the importance of digitalisation for SMEs & support for Government policy.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] The role of connectivity in enabling the transition to a cleaner future.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pippa Hackett', 'role': 'Super Junior Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Paul Melia', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, challenges and solutions facing the sector across Europe. Discussion also covered are of policy crossover including SME, education and health & opportunities to partner.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Correspondence providing a summary of topics discussed at meeting, including contribution to society, key policy priorities and potential areas of partnership.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Agriculture] Correspondence seeking a meeting to highlight how Vodafone technology is protecting forests and promoting more effective land use in Ireland and across Europe.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pippa Hackett', 'role': 'Super Junior Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Finance] Discussion on the consideration of tax treatment on investment in spectrum.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': "Fiona O'Connor", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Transport] Meeting to discuss the role of Vodafone technology and connectivity in smart logistics and transport & Vodafone's submission to the 10-year Haulage Strategy.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Melia', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Agriculture] 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': 'Paul Dillon', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Bill Callanan', 'role': 'Chief Inspector (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion regarding fair contribution to the cost of network development, and a potential structure to support ongoing investment in digital connectivity.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Highlight concern about the impact that a review of ‘zero-rating’ practices, may have on our ability to offer Irish citizens free access to certain services of public value, such as charity, health, and education services.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Highlight the need for a short implementation period following the passage of the Communications Regulation Bill to allow telecommunications companies to implement the necessary IT processes

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe Carey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ruairí Ó Murchú', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion regarding fair contribution to the cost of network development, and a potential structure to support ongoing investment in digital connectivity, and the importance of energy security for operations.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[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': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to highlight Vodafone's economic and societal contribution to Ireland. Discussion also covered key policy areas including energy security and consideration of tax treatment on investment in spectrum.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John McCarthy', 'role': 'Chief Economist (Department of Finance)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

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

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] An overview for the Minister and senior officials of our networks rollout programme. We also took the opportunity to outline the benefits of OpenRAN, as well as Vodafone's commitment to addressing climate action.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ó hÓbáin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[EU Affairs] An overview of Vodafone's position on key digital economy legislation, including the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] An overview for the Minister of Vodafone's response to COVID for our customers, initiatives to support society. We also highlighted the critical importance of digital infrastructure to aid the economic recovery.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] An overview for the Minister and his officials of our Gigabit Hubs programme, regional connectivity, discussion covered some direct policy considerations for SMEs and our proposed study for the OECD SME Alliance.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] An overview for the Ministers and senior officials on our response to COVID, commitment to supporting the recovery, the importance of digital infrastructure when considering the National Recovery and Resilience Plan & the National Development Plan.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Barry Lowry', 'role': 'Chief Information Officer (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Grant Sweetnam', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] An overview of the policy recommendations of the Vodafone commissioned report on Covid-19 and the Irish SME Sector: Supporting Recovery and Growth.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'David Hegarty', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Ed Brophy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Matthew Lynch', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Grant Sweetnam', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': "Philip O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} + 4 more

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