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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 23)
2025-02-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Ivan Grimes (Director of Services or Equivalent), Waterford City and County Council; Michael Quinn (Director of Services or Equivalent), Waterford City and County Council; Sean MCKeown (Chief Executive Officer), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: Waterford City & County Council to confirm its policy regarding whether or not see-through shutters are permitted in retail premises.::If see-through shutters are not permitted, can Waterford City & County Council explain its solution for protecting businesses in the city centre who are concerned about the safety of their staff and premises.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Concern regarding city centre security and business protection |
2025-02-18
Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; John Cummins (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Tax relief to incentivise city and town centre property owners to convert underutilised upper floors into residential units for student and tourist accommodation. Tax relief which allows property owners to deduct renovation costs from rental income over a period of time would make such conversions financially viable and deliverable in the short term.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Targeted tax incentives to address real housing needs |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Sean MCKeown (Chief Executive Officer), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: Continued support from Waterford City & County Council for Waterford Chamber events and initiatives which promote Waterford business and support the local economy.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Waterford Chamber events and initiatives to promote Waterford business |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Quinn (Director of Services or Equivalent), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: Support from Waterford City & County Council to facilitate a visit to Waterford by a group of German business people aiming to develop trade links with Waterford businesses.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Trade visit of German business people to Waterford City |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Government investment in Waterford Airport to build a runway extension.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Development of Waterford Airport |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Provision of 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Financial support from Government to develop offshore wind in the South East.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Development of offshore wind in the South East |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Transport; Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Cummins (Senator), Seanad; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kathleen Funchion (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Noonan (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Paul Phelan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice; Brendan Howlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Kehoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Verona Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Decision to be made by Government regarding Waterford Airport runway extension business case before the current Dáil is dissolved in the upcoming General Election.::Minister Lawless to visit Waterford and its airport and consult with the stakeholders before making further comments on this issue.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case |
2024-11-28
Politician(s) lobbied: Sean MCKeown (Chief Executive Officer), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: Waterford City & County Council to to carefully assess the broader economic implications of any rate increase, and not increase commercial rates in the Council budget for 2025.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Potential Commercial Rates Increase |
2024-09-23
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Mary Butler (Minister of State), Department of Health; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Cummins (Senator), Seanad; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Martin Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; John McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Noonan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Paul Phelan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brendan Howlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Kehoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Verona Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Government to approve the development of the proposed programmes in veterinary medicine, nursing and pharmacy at the South East Technological University (SETU).
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Veterinary Medicine |
| — | Nursing and Pharmacy at the South East Technological University (SETU) |
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