Politician(s) lobbied: Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Séamus Healy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure access to existing Government supports or the introduction of a targeted financial measure covering reasonable assessment, equipment, installation and adaptation costs incurred by businesses directly affected by the water-supply change, while also minimising its environmental impact.
Methods: Email
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Email with an attached letter requesting targeted transition support for Clonmel businesses facing material costs arising from the change from a soft-water supply to a harder groundwater supply.
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Secure Government commitment, funding and clear delivery timelines to progress both sections of the N24 Waterford–Limerick Corridor through planning, design and construction. Ensure the corridor is prioritised within national infrastructure and capital investment plans, improving safety, journey reliability and access between Waterford, Tipperary and Limerick.
Methods: LetterEmail
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On 19 August 2026, County Tipperary Chamber, together with Waterford, Limerick, Kilkenny and Wexford Chambers, issued a joint letter to Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Jack Chambers. The letter sought urgent progression of the N24 Waterford–Limerick Corridor and highlighted its importance to businesses, freight, investment, road safety and regional development.
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The Chambers conducted an N24 Business Impact Survey and promoted it through their business networks and media channels. Businesses were invited to provide evidence on delays, transport costs, safety, recruitment, investment and the effect of the existing N24 on regional competitiveness.Please see https://www.countytipperarychamber.com/post/n24-business-impact-survey-2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Intent: Secure Budget 2027 commitments, funding and clear delivery timelines for Tipperary’s priority infrastructure, particularly the N24 Waterford–Limerick Junction corridor and N62 Thurles Bypass. Improve grid and water capacity, enable housing and serviced land, strengthen town centres and reduce business costs so firms can invest, expand and create jobs.
Methods: Email
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In June 2026, County Tipperary Chamber forwarded its Pre-Budget Submission 2027 to Minister Jack Chambers, setting out the county’s infrastructure, housing, town-centre and business competitiveness priorities. On 19 August 2026, a joint Chamber letter was sent to Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Jack Chambers seeking accelerated delivery of the N24 corridor.
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This included Chamber member emails, website and social-media communications, media engagement and promotion of the N24 Business Impact Survey.
Politician(s) lobbied: Pat English (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; John Fitzgerald (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Richie Molloy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Siobhan Ambrose (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Tom Acheson (Councillor), Tipperary County Council
Intent: To secure awareness, engagement and support from elected members of Tipperary County Council for the development of a proposed Business Improvement District.::The intended result was to build understanding of the BID proposal and its potential role in supporting town centre regeneration, business confidence, footfall, public realm improvements, safety, accessibility, events, promotion, vacancy and dereliction, and wider local economic development.
Methods: Meeting
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attended Council meeting and invited all Elected members in Clonmel to meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Beck (Acting Director of Service), Tipperary County Council; Sinead Carr (Chief Executive Officer), Tipperary County Council
Intent: To encourage Tipperary County Council to actively support and promote the Shopfront Grant so that more local businesses would be aware of, apply for and benefit from the scheme.The intended result was to improve uptake of the grant among eligible businesses, support investment in business premises and shopfront improvements, enhance the appearance and vibrancy of town centres, and strengthen footfall, business confidence and local economic activity across County Tipperary.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: To secure clarity from Minister Canney on the delivery pathway, prioritisation and projected timelines for the Thurles Bypass, including the next key milestone, timeframe toward planning approval and construction, and how the project is sequenced within the current roads and capital investment programme.::The Chamber sought to highlight the importance of the Thurles Bypass for reducing congestion, improving freight efficiency, supporting SME productivity, enhancing road safety and strengthening regional competitiveness.
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport
Intent: County Tipperary Chamber engaged on the Limerick–Nenagh bus timetable issue, raising concerns regarding public transport connectivity and the impact on workers, students, businesses and communities. The Chamber sought further information and practical consideration of timetable arrangements to better support access to employment, education, services and regional economic activity.
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: To ensure that business community priorities are reflected in the Clare–Tipperary Garda Annual Service Plan 2026, particularly in relation to retail crime, rural crime, fraud/cyber scams, business safety, Garda visibility and stronger Garda-business engagement across County Tipperary.
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To ensure that the final Parking Bye-Laws 2026 adopted by Tipperary County Council take account of the economic impact on town-centre businesses across the county.
Methods: Email
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Activity related to the public consultation process on the Draft Parking Bye-Laws 2026 conducted by Tipperary County Council.Engagement took place via formal written submission, email correspondence and circulation of the Chamber’s submission to elected members.
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Advocacy for increased and more accessible investment in skills development and workforce training through the National Training Fund
Methods: Event / Reception
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