Intent: 1. Reverse the proposed rezoning of lands adjacent to the New Pier. The draft LAP proposes to have large sections of land zoned as amenity and visually vunerable. This land is adjacent to the new pier which would hinder any future development in the area. 2. Keep busy working piers zoned accordingly and not encourage/invite tourists onto a potentially dangerous working pier. The risks to the pier users and tourists are too great.
Details: Communication with Donegal County Councillors to discuss the draft Killybegs Local Area Plan 2018-2024 (during the consultation phase) and it's potential negative impact on the future development of Killybegs Harbour
Meeting with Councillors of Donegal Municipal District to discuss the concerns of the group as outlined above and emphasize the importance of Killybegs as an economic hub in SW Donegal. Meeting took place at Donegal Public Services Building in Donegal Town. - Meeting
Intent: To put forward SSEs view on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report.::To highlight the need to support the development of clean energy, such as onshore wind to help deliver the CDP's strategic objective and outlined the significant economic contribution made by the wind energy sector.::Highlighted that the restrictions placed on wind development are disproportionate compared to other forms of development i.e setback distances which are considerably greater than those outlined in the Wind Energy Guidelines 2006.::SSE argued that the County Development Plans should reflect Government energy policy which was not forthcoming in the proposals::We noted and welcome the support of offshore wind development in Irish waters.
Details: Response to consultation on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report
Intent: Calling on Donegal Councillors to ensure that the proposed increase in commercial rates of 5% is not put in place. While there has been some recovery in the trade in recent years 2017 was very challenging for the pub trade in Donegal primarily due to the loss of the British Tourist trade. If put in place jobs will be lost and some small businesses will close.
Details: Proposed increase in commercial rates in Donegal.
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
Intent: The inclusion in the 2018-2024 CDP of a 10 times wind turbine height setback distance between turbines and places of residence/congregation. .::The protection of the six river sub basins containing the freshwater pearl mussel (Eske, Clady, Leannan, Owenea, Owencarrow and Glaskeelin) from windfarm development.::The re-powering of existing wind farms without any further intrusion on new sites.
Details: Wind energy policy in the upcoming new Co Donegal Development Plan 2018-2024
