Politician(s) lobbied:Malcom Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: We wanted to highlight area's of development in the region which to be driven forward and for improved pro-SME business policies
Methods:Meeting
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Met with TD Malcolm Byrne to discuss 1) Business running costs 2) Labour shortages 3) Town regeneration & Housing 4) Housing Town development 5) SSE Arklow off Shore Wind project 6) Customs Clearance & Development costs 7)Highlight recent local Business achievements in the area
Politician(s) lobbied:Leonora Earls (Director of Services or Equivalent), Wicklow County Council
Intent: To develop business opportunities. This is not lobbying directly so perhaps we didn't need to put this information in here. Going forward we won't include such activity
Methods:Meeting
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The Chamber held meetings with the Polish ambassador and the head of the indian Embassy
Politician(s) lobbied:Leonora Earls (Director of Services or Equivalent), Wicklow County Council
Intent: A more business friendly parking arrangement in Arklow
Methods:Meeting
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• We lobbied the local authority regarding the parking on Arklow main street asking for 10min set down area’s to increase footfall on the main street. We also asked if we could submit a general plan overall for parking in the Arklow town area for consideration of the Local Authority.