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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Seán Kyne

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Cultural and Educational Panel
Membership
2025-01-29 → 2026-05-24
Committees
4 current, 15 ended — Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge; Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs; …
7
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1471
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
234 of 257 divisions
91%
Vote participation

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2017-09-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Share information on the Galway Wind Park Construction Project::Demonstrate the benefits that onshore wind can deliver for Ireland, locally and nationally.::The highlights of the Galway Wind Park Sustainability Impact Report were also presented, this report sought to measure the…

Register of Lobbying2017-09-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To present an overview of Galway Wind Park Community Fund Proposals.::The purpose of the event was to get feedback from the community on proposals for the structure of the fund. The event was also an opportunity to hear feedback from the community on the project in general.::In…

Register of Lobbying2017-09-15

Lobbying return by Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Support for PwC roadmap for Ireland to meet its 2050 GHG emissions’ reduction targets at least cost::Ireland's policy makers to establish a system of continually reducing carbon budgets.::Ireland's policy makers to focus on achieving one common goal of emissions reductions…

Register of Lobbying2017-05-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

These conversations were held in order to update local public representatives on the progress in construction of the Galway Wind Park project, SSE’s ongoing community engagement programme and efforts to minimise disturbance to the local community as we move through the final…

Register of Lobbying2017-05-10

Lobbying return by Equinor

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To provide an update on activity undertaken since the awarding of licencing options in the 2015 Atlantic Margin Licensing Round and to outline plans for future seismic work in 2017. To receive an update on the timeline for the publication of the Maritime Area and Foreshore…

Register of Lobbying2017-05-10

Lobbying return by Equinor

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To receive an update on the outlook for potential offshore wind projects and whether or not there will be a differentiation between onshore and offshore wind in the upcoming Renewable Energy Scheme. To receive an update, considering the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the…

Register of Lobbying2017-01-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Presentation of the significant social, economic and environmental impacts delivered to date by the Galway Wind Park project::Promotion of the Galway Wind Park model for social acceptance, community engagement and local economic benefit.::In addition to its €88.7m GDP…

Register of Lobbying2017-01-19

Lobbying return by Hume Brophy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Development of Government Policy on Solar Energy::Seeking amendment to Capital Gains Retirement Relief and Agricultural Relief requirements for farmland with solar panels

Register of Lobbying2017-01-13

Lobbying return by Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Awareness of IOOA work, the importance of offshore oil and gas exploration and production to Ireland, the potential impact of Brexit, and the development of a long-term strategy for the sector.

Register of Lobbying2016-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To have community participation / ownership of renewable projects.::To prevent large-scale developments from being imposed in rural Ireland without surrounding communities receiving a dividend or shareholding