Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Discussion of opportunities for offshore wind::Support for hosting a meeting in Dublin with experts on offshore wind

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Lar Power (Chief Executive Officer), Kilkenny County Council

Intent: Discussion of opportunities of offshore wind development around Belview Port.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: Waterford to be considered for hosting events during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport

Intent: Support to progress the development of Waterford Airport as a national centre for drone training, testing and innovation.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform

Intent: Request for clarity and transparency regarding the breakdown of Government capital expenditure by city, as part of the National Development Plan and wider public investment framework.::Clear breakdown in capital spending per city, how is it agreed upon, how it aligns with the National Development Plan and how future decisions will be made in terms of assuring equitable funding for Waterford City and the wider South East. ::The South East Economic Monitor (SEEM) report, which provides detailed analysis of the regional economy, has highlighted what appears to be a growing imbalance in national investment priorities. ::At present, it remains difficult for businesses, stakeholders, and local authorities to understand how capital investment is being distributed across Ireland’s cities, and how Waterford is being positioned within that national framework. This lack of clarity is creating frustration locally and undermining confidence in the Government’s stated commitment to balanced regiona

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: John Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor D McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To review and support the report by South East Energy Agency titled 'Offshore Renewable Energy in Ireland's South East Region' examining the economic, business and community opportunities arising from the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (SC-DMAP).

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: John Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To make representation on behalf of Waterford Chamber to invite EU Ministers and delegates to events taking place in Waterford during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Government to consider investment in offshore wind to capitalise on the opportunities for economic development.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Butler (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Support for Waterford Chamber initiatives to promote innovation and enterprise in Waterford.::Advice and support for Waterford Chamber initiatives designed to strengthen the Waterford City economy.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: John Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Support to identify funding opportunities for the redevelopment of Tramore Railway Station.

Methods: Email