Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | Michael McGrath Commissioner | Discussion on the energy transition, security and affordability. | SRC |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Kevin Barrett Cabinet member | Discussion on the energy transition, security and affordability. | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Kevin Barrett Cabinet member | Energy transition, security and affordability. | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Kevin Barrett Cabinet member | Discussion on the energy transition, security and affordability. | SRC |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Kevin Barrett Cabinet member | Energy transition, security and affordability. | SRC |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Michael McGrath Commissioner | Energy transition, security and affordability. | SRC |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Michael McGrath Commissioner | Energy transition, security and affordability. | — |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Joachim Balke Head of Unit | To discuss Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions and the crucial role of grid infrastructure, interconnection, and electricity markets in achieving these targets | SRC |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Joachim Balke Head of Unit | To discuss Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions and the crucial role of grid infrastructure, interconnection, and electricity markets in achieving these targets | — |
| 02 Jun 2022 | Kadri Simson Commissioner | REPowerEU Plan; EU Energy Platform | — |
| 02 Jun 2022 | Kadri Simson Commissioner | REPowerEU Plan; EU Energy Platform | SRC |
| 20 Jan 2020 | Stefano Grassi Cabinet member | Energy priorities for the Commission, introduction to Eirgrid’s activities | — |
| 20 Jan 2020 | Stefano Grassi Cabinet member | Energy priorities for the Commission, introduction to Eirgrid’s activities | SRC |
| 07 May 2019 | Joachim Balke Cabinet member | Celitc Interconnector | — |
| 07 May 2019 | Joachim Balke Cabinet member | Celitc Interconnector | SRC |
| 15 Mar 2019 | Phil Hogan Commissioner | Agri Matters | SRC |
| 15 Mar 2019 | Phil Hogan Commissioner | Agri Matters | — |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Joachim Balke Cabinet member | renewables grid intergration | SRC |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Joachim Balke Cabinet member | renewables grid intergration | — |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Phil Hogan Commissioner | Address Conference | SRC |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Phil Hogan Commissioner | Address Conference | — |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Phil Hogan Commissioner | Address Annual Conference | — |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Phil Hogan Commissioner | Address Annual Conference | SRC |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Christiane Canenbley Cabinet member | Energy | — |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Christiane Canenbley Cabinet member | Energy | SRC |
Mission & Goals
EirGrid Group is the TSO operating and developing the electricity grid in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
EU Legislative Interests
DG ENER: Communications, impact assessments, Commission working documents, consultations, legislative initiatives (Energy Union Strategy, Third Energy Package, Energy Efficiency, RES Directive, Security of Supply Directive, network codes/guidelines, REMIT and transparency, Energy Infrastructure Regulation, European Strategic Investment fund, European Grids Package, Energy Security Framework, Strategic Roadmap for Digital and AI in the energy sector etc. ) DG COMP: Environmental and Energy State Aid Guidelines (EEAG) – Decisions and investigations performed by the Commission. DG TAXUD: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) EU Parliament: legislative procedure and more specific the ITRE and ENVI Committee activities (reports, opinions, etc.) EU Council: Energy Council Others: Financial legislation (MIFID, MIFIR, EMIR, MAD, etc.), Omnibus legislation (EU Parliament/Council – delegated/implementing acts), etc.
Communication Activities
N/A
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
ENTSOE (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity): https://www.entsoe.eu/Pages/default.aspx Renewable Grid Initiative: http://renewables-grid.eu/
Organisation Members
EirGrid is a member of ENTSOE (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity) https://www.entsoe.eu/Pages/default.aspx
Additional Information
N/A