Wednesday 9 September | 10:00am – 1:45pm | The Clayton Hotel, Cork City
We were delighted to welcome Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist of the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), as our keynote speaker. Dan shared his perspectives on the geopolitical and economic challenges facing Ireland’s energy sector, including infrastructure investment, energy security and the role of data centres in supporting future growth.
Panel discussions on shaping Ireland’s energy future
Panel 1: How can policy and regulation create the framework for industry to deliver?
- Ann Doherty, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Cork Company
- David Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Gas Networks Ireland
- Commissioner Fergal Mulligan, Chairperson, Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- Siobhán O’Shea, Chief Infrastructure Officer, EirGrid
This session was moderated by Deirdre Nagle, Partner and Head of Planning & Environment, Mason Hayes & Curran
Panel 2: How can industry turn ambition into action?
- Brian Rouse, SVP of Land Development, Krios
- Lorna Devenney, Chief Financial Officer, BnM
- Margaret Nee, Head of Grid, Wind & Solar, Statkraft Ireland
- Paul O’Donnell, Partner, Schroders Greencoat LLP
This session was moderated by Keith Newman, Partner, Construction, Infrastructure and Utilities, Mason Hayes & Curran
Legal update: Material developments on grid connection policy and planning law
Rob McDwyer, Partner, in our Construction, Infrastructure & Utilities team and Elaine Keating, Senior Associate in our Planning & Environment team provided an update on recent developments in grid connection policy and planning law, highlighting emerging trends and the key legal considerations for businesses operating in the sector.
