Jonathan Healy
Broadcaster
Jonathan Healy has worked in radio, television and online media for two decades. He has been a presenter with Newstalk 106-108fm and a senior correspondent with Sky News, with his work featuring prominently on both stations. Jonathan also has experience working with TV3, RTE, FM104, The Cork Independent and Cork’s 96fm. Having conducted thousands of interviews with people from all works of Irish life, he is a skilled interviewer and an engaging MC.
Minister Pippa Hackett
Minister Pippa Hackett will provide the opening address. She was honoured to be a member of Cabinet to have approved the Climate Action Bill in March 2021. The Bill commits to pursuing and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, and sets a target of 51% reduction emissions by 2030.
Tim Stokes
Programme Manager - Market Surveillance Authority at Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Tim Stokes has more than 25 years’ experience in the field of sustainability and in particular sustainable energy, gained both in the UK and Ireland. Currently, he is working in the field of market surveillance, seeking to ensure that energy related products meet EU regulations.
Elizabeth O Reilly
Compliance and Membership Manager, WEEE Ireland
Elizabeth O Reilly has been part of the senior management team in WEEE Ireland since 'WEEE' began in 2005 to meet the challenges of the WEEE Directive transposition into Irish Regulations. She is head of Environmental Compliance & Membership at WEEE Ireland Circular Economy and R&D lead, focusing on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) solutions on behalf of Irish electrical industry members.
Helen O Dwyer
PR & Marketing, Solus Light Bulbs
Helen O Dwyer represents Irish lighting company, Solus who have launched an awareness and information campaign on the mandatory new European Commission regulations regarding energy labelling requirements for light sources. Solus welcome this new legislation which will ultimately help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is also in line with their progressive PlanetFirst sustainability programme.