County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Secretary General), Department of Transport

Intent: To influence transport policy and ensure that the needs of businesses in Tipperary and the wider region are considered in national transport planning and investment.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: To ensure the concerns and priorities of Tipperary businesses are represented at EU level, and to strengthen relationships with Ireland’s MEPs.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Clare Daly (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: To raise awareness of the needs of County Tipperary businesses at EU level and to secure support and information on potential funding and development opportunities.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Andy Maloney (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; David Dunne (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Declan Burgess (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Fiona Bonfield (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Garth Aherne (Senator), Tipperary County Council; Imelda Goldsboro (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Joe Hannigan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; John Fitzgerald (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Karl Cashen (Director of Services or Equivalent), Tipperary County Council; Liam Browne (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Michael Murphy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Micheál Lowry (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Niall Dennehy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Pat English (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Peggy Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Richie Molloy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Roger Kennedy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Sinead Carr (Chief Executive Officer), Tipperary County Council; Siobhan Ambrose (Councillor), Tipperary County Council

Intent: To influence national policy on strengthening local democracy and representation for business communities.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Siobhan Ambrose (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Brian Beck (Acting Director of Service), Tipperary County Council; David Dunne (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Declan Burgess (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Garth Aherne (Senator), Tipperary County Council; Ger Walsh (Executive Manager), Tipperary County Council; Imelda Goldsboro (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; John Fitzgerald (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Kieran Bourke (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Máirín McGrath (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Niall Dennehy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Phyll Bugler (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Richie Molloy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Roger Kennedy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Ryan O'Meara (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Siobhan Ambrose (Councillor), Tipperary County Council

Intent: To secure support from Tipperary County Council and elected representatives for the formal establishment of Clonmel BID and endorsement of the Clonmel 2030 Vision.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad

Intent: To secure continued and increased Garda presence in Clonmel town center, based on Chamber survey findings showing strong business support, improved safety, and reduced anti-social behavior. To influence local policing strategy and ensure long-term public safety and business confidence.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Ryan O'Meara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: Tipperary County Council has also confirmed that they are actively advocating for Thurles’ infrastructural needs with Government Deputies, TDs, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: IDA buildings in Clonmel & Nenagh)

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport

Intent: Advocacy for inclusion of Tipperary in the National Development Plan (NDP) and investment in key infrastructure projects (N24 upgrade, Thurles Bypass, IDA site delivery in Clonmel, town center regeneration).

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Peggy Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council

Intent: Engaged with Cllr Peggy Ryan regarding the need for enhanced infrastructure and support for local businesses in County Tipperary

Methods: Event / Reception