Overwatch Report

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Meeting to outline concerns regarding the omission of certain criteria under the Public Sector Tender Framework.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Shane Cassells', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Meeting to provide detail of Vodafone network investment and operations in Ireland, future plan, SIRO nationwide roll-out programme and Gigabit Hubs initiative. Discussion also covered the wholesale market, regulatory governance and the impact of the delayed publication of the broadband market reviews on the consumer and competition.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Community] Meeting to discuss the Gigabit Hubs programme, investment involved and technologies used, roll out to date, learnings and future plans. Discussion also covered potential opportunities to support Government policy.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Parnell,', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Local Government] Meeting to discuss Vodafone net asset values and commercial rates applicable, revaluation of rateable properties and significant increases in some local authority areas.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Transport] Part of 5G Automotive Association delegation, to discuss the C-ITS Delegated Regulation at European level and its potential impact on the deployment of C-ITS across Europe. To outline how a technology neutral environment for the deployment of C-ITS to deliver improvements in road safety, in the form of Day 1/1.5 UCs, and efficiency through leveraging existing and forthcoming network infrastructure

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Ray O'Leary", 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Meeting to discuss the wholesale market in Ireland, Vodafone position on regulatory governance, additional powers for ComReg, benefits of functional separation for a competitive market and the impact of the delayed publication of the broadband market review.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Finance] Meeting to discuss and provide an overview of Vodafone operations in Ireland, investment to date and future plans, SIRO roll-out and Gigabit Hubs programmes, and graduate and talent strategy initiatives. Discussion also covered Vodafone Group's ‘Taxation and our Total Economic Contribution Report’ – which outlines our total economic contribution to public finances in each of the countries in which we operate, including Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Meeting to provide an overview of Vodafone, investment to date and future plans. Also discussed SIRO roll-out in South Kildare, Gigabit Hubs initiative and support for regional development; wholesale market, regulatory governance and broadband market reviews.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Transport] Letter issued outlining concerns regarding the direction of proposed European legislation, under the Intelligent Transport Systems Directive, which may rule out certain technologies and impact 5G policy in Europe.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Minister cc'd on correspondence issued to Minister Shane Ross, regarding the Intelligent Transport Systems Directive due to the potential impact on investment in 5G.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Meeting to provide an overview of Vodafone investment and future plans in Ireland, provision of fibre broadband & ensuring the longevity of broadband infrastructure. Discussion also covered the roll out of SIRO and the Gigabit Hubs Initiative, fibre technology used, and VF work in developing the Government Cloud Network and the National Core Infrastructure.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Lowry', 'role': 'Chief Information Officer (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] Meeting to provide an overview of Vodafone's talent strategy, graduate programmes, STEM related activity including #CodeLikeAGirl and other relevant initiatives. Discussion also covered SIRO's roll-out programme & an update on Kildare, and the Gigabit Hubs initiative.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fiona O'Loughlin", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[EU Affairs] As a member of the 5G Automotive Assocation, shared the latest position on supporting the establishment of a technology neutral and forward-looking C-ITS regulatory framework in Europe, ahead of the C-ITS Expert Group meeting on 3 October in Brussels.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ray O’Leary', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Local Government] Meeting to discuss request for increased commercial rates from a number of local authorities, and the potential impact on network roll-out.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[EU Affairs] As a member of the 5G Automotive Association, provided further updated position on the C-ITS Delegated Act and supporting C-V2X system profiles; detail included amendments to include C-V2X, allowing for a technology neutral approach.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ray O’Leary', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Health] Discussion to understand the opportunity of providing connectivity for a pilot project involving HSE West and other technology providers to support the monitoring of patients at home who require chronic pain management.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meeting to provide an overview of Vodafone's Sustainable Business Report, particularly the pillar of energy & environment. Discussion also on opportunities for partnership and input to relevant programmes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Carroll', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Justice and Equality] To provide an overview of Vodafone's Sustainable Business Report, particularly the pillars of youth, skills and jobs & diversity and equality.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fiona O'Loughlin", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[EU Affairs] Discussions outlining ongoing concerns as a 5GAA member regarding the draft C-ITS Delgated Act and the absence of a technology neutral approach ahead of the EC Member States Expert Group meeting on December 5th.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ray O’Leary', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Finance] Meeting to provide an overview of Vodafone investment in Ireland to date and future plans, roll out programme for SIRO, and Vodafone's Taxation and Total Economic Contribution Report. Discussion also covered key policy areas including potential of tax relief on the purchase of spectrum, and an overview of an industry policy proposal to address coverage blackspots.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Justice and Equality] Meeting to provide a detailed overview of Vodafone's Sustainable Business Report, particularly the pillar of diversity & equality. Discussion also covered the opportunity to support and input to Government programmes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Baxter', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice and Equality)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Anne O'Leary & Alex White - 6th April 2017

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alex White', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Andrew Corcoran Mtg in Dept. of Comms - 7th February 2017

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Griffin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Anne O'Leary & Minister Mitchell O'Connor - 28th April 2017

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Mary Mitchell O'Connor", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Letter from Anne Sheehan to Deputy James Lawless - 26th April 2017

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Email to Deputy Noel Grealish - 1st May 2017

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Email to Deputy Timmy Dooley - 1st May 2017

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Email to Deputy Brian Stanley - 1st May 2017

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Stanley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Timmy Dooley & other TelCo's - 30th May

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Deputy Timmy Dooley - 31st May

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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