Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection; Annie May Reape (Councillor), Mayo County Council; John O'Hara (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Loftus (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Jarlath Munnelly (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Marie Therese Duffy (Councillor), Mayo County Council
Intent: Submission on behalf of Ballina Chamber members regarding overall traffic issues and proposal to rectify - submissions for upgrade delays and funding
Methods: Phone call
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Phone call
All local councilors and local council representatives where contacted by phone before meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Declan Turnbull (Regional Services), Mayo County Council
Intent: Submission on behalf of Ballina Chamber members regarding the draft local transport plan, in relation in particular to the active travel plan for Ballina town.
Methods: Submission
Politician(s) lobbied: Declan Turnbull (Regional Services), Mayo County Council
Intent: Submission of Chamber members feedback on the LAP for Ballina and its environs
Methods: Submission
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Submission
Submission on behalf of Ballina Chamber members to include a business survey conducted in January 2024.
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Ciarán Cuffe (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: The Manifesto for Europe is a crucial tool for outlining the priorities and recommendations of the Irish Chambers network, and it's positive that such initiatives are being pursued to contribute to the European policy dialogue.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, and MEPs Billy Kelleher MEP and Ciarán Cuffe, as well as being hosted by Eurochambres, demonstrated the need to engage with various stakeholders and promote the needs of Irish businesses on the European stage.
Politician(s) lobbied: Jarlath Munnelly (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Michael Loftus (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Annie May Reape (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Mark Duffy (Councillor), Mayo County Council; John O'Hara (Councillor), Mayo County Council
Intent: Ballina Chamber unveiled its Local and EU Election Manifestos, urging candidates to adopt bold visions for Ballina’s long-term growth and prosperity. Ballina Chamber is emphasizing the need for ambitious strategies to address key challenges. Through the recent Chamber business survey ‘Raising the issues that matter to you – Ballina Chamber Members & Business Community, members have rasied many issues affecting their business and the long-term development of Ballina and North Mayo.
Methods: Social Media
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Social Media
Post on social media channels, appealing to sitting and current candidates running in the Local Elections, June 2024.
Politician(s) lobbied: Tom Gilligan (Director of Services or Equivalent), Mayo County Council
Intent: Request for Additional Support from Mayo County Council, Strategies to Target Vacant Commercial Properties By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies for vacant commercial properties, Mayo County Council can significantly enhance the business environment in Ballina. The Council's proactive support will be crucial in revitalizing the town’s commercial landscape, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Tom Gilligan (Director of Services or Equivalent), Mayo County Council
Intent: Advice to Tom Gilligan, Director of Services, Mayo County Council about the Challenges Facing Businesses in BallinaEconomic Uncertainty. By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies for vacant commercial properties, Mayo County Council can significantly enhance the business environment in Ballina. The Council's proactive support will be crucial in revitalizing the town’s commercial landscape, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents.
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To discuss Ballina Chamber European Election manifesto, as Senator Chambers launched her European Election candidacy.We urged the Senator to make considerations during her campaign to highlight and prioritize as part of her mandate, a robust EU industrial strategy for renewable energy, global competitiveness, reduce regulatory burdens, and promote regional development.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: To address serious issues facing businesses in Ballina, alongside input from fellow Chamber representatives in the county and key industry bodies.The discussions highlighted a common thread: these challenges resonate deeply across all sectors, significantly impacting the ongoing growth of SMEs, particularly in retail, catering, and hospitality. Vat reduction, impact of minimum wage, pension autoenrollment, additional sick days and the Chambers Local Election manifesto.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin McLoughlin (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Donna Sheridan (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Tom Connolly (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Sean Carey (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Peter Flynn (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Gerry Murray (Councillor), Mayo County Council
Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy with Mayo County Council, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.
Methods: Meeting
