Overwatch Report

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Minister Denis Naughten - 11th July

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Deputy Stanley - 11th July

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Briefing meeting to update on Vodafone network investment, plans for future investment and relevant programmes; outlining of key Vodafone public policy issues across mobile, broadband and infrastructure access.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Carroll', 'role': 'Head of Unit (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Part of a Telecommunications Internet Federation delegation meeting with Minister Kyne to provide an overview of the sector, recent development & to discuss issues and challenges.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Briefing meeting on the Vodafone network in Kerry, current coverage, plans for future investment and upgrading.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Briefing meeting with the Rural Independent Group of TDs to provide an overview of the Vodafone network in their respective constituencies, current coverage and plans for future investment and network upgrading.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Harty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Danny Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Briefing meeting to provide an overview of the Vodafone network, level of investment to date and future plans, Gigabit Hubs programme, SIRO roll-out programme, and other key issues including the wholesale & regulatory environment and coverage blackspots.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to provide an overview of Vodafone, network investment and future plans, Gigabit Society and Hubs initiative programme supporting economic & regional development; opportunities to support policy on job creation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dermot Mulligan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Meeting to provide an update of Vodafone network investment and future plans, Gigabit Hubs programme and SIRO roll-out programme. Briefing on key issues including wholesale & regulatory environment.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Updated Exempted Development Regulations.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Meeting to provide an outline of concerns regarding wholesale pricing and access in the market.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] To provide a detailed update on proposed technology updates proposed for the Vodafone network in the coming months.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ross Elwood', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Briefing meeting to provide an update on Vodafone, network investment and future plans, Gigabit Hubs programme supporting job creation and regional development, SIRO roll-out programme and relevant innovation programmes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Updated Exempted Development Regulations and the potential for telecoms infrastructure to be in the Strategic Infrastructure planning procedures. Additional update on Vodafone network and SIRO roll-out programme.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Jack O'Donnell", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to provide an update on the Vodafone network, future investment plans, Gigabit Hubs initiative and programmes supporting rural job creation and regional development.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Séamus O Ceallacháin', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Briefing meeting to outline the Vodafone position regarding wholesale pricing and access, impacts of the delayed publication of the ComReg Broadband Market Review and support for the provision of additional powers to ComReg.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Briefing meeting to update on Vodafone network investment & future plans, overview of Gigabit Hubs programme. Outline provided of the Vodafone position on wholesale pricing and access & support for the provision of additional powers to ComReg.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ross Elwood', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Briefing meeting to provide a detailed overview of the Vodafone network, future investment plans; progress of the Gigabit Hubs initative and update on the roll-out programme for SIRO.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] To provide a detailed overview of network enhancements and technology upgrade options being considered under new spectrum.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Briefing on Vodafone Strategic objectives

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alex White', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'} {'name': 'Katherine Licken', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'} {'name': 'Madeleine Mulrennan', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Letter inviting designated officials to Connected Futures research launch

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Invitation to Connected Futures event'} {'name': 'Katherine Licken', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'} {'name': 'Mark Griffin', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'} {'name': 'Robert Watt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Paul Quinn', 'role': 'Government Chief Procurement Officer (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} + 6 more

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Event Connected Futures

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel Rock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Éamon Ó Cuív', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband, Mobile and fixed wholesale pricing

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband, Mobile and fixed wholesale pricing

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Katherine Licken', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] broadband and mobile public policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Murphy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Vodafone Ireland

May–August

[Communications] Broadband and wholesale pricing

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Katherine Licken', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - Katherine Licken - 19th October

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Katherine Licken', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Broadband and Mobile Public Policy - TD Hildegarde Naughton - 1st September

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[Communications] Meet The Minister Series - With Minister Mary Mitchell-O’Connor - 25th November

Public Officials Lobbied

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

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