Anne Ahern

Irish Wildbird Conservancy

2017-05-21

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: Heritage Bill

Officials: Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Kevin Humphreys, Fintan Warfield, Paul Daly, Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, ... Read more

Methods: Email, Letter, Social Media, ... Read more

Disability Federation of Ireland

2017-05-19

Intent: To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.

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.

Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Andrew Doyle, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Griffin, ... Read more

Irish Cancer Society

2017-05-19

Intent: A reduction in parking charges for cancer patients undergoing treatment at public hospitals

Details: Car parking charges for cancer patients

Officials: Kenneth Flood, Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Jim Deane, Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Andy Gladney, ... Read more

Methods: 2 Phone calls with Cllr Nial Ring between 7 March and 30 April.2 phone calls with Cllr Marie Casserly between 8 March and 16 April. - Phone call, 90 e-mails responding to messages of support from Councillors. - Email

Irish Wildlife Trust CLG.

2017-01-18

Intent: To remove content of the proposed Heritage Bill that will alter section 40 of the Wildlife Act thus reducing protection for hedgerows and uplands.

Details: Requested the Local Councillor to ask their Senators to support amendment to Heritage Bill 2016.

Officials: Anne Ahern, Siobhan Ambrose, Michael Anglim, Tommy Annesley, Eamon Aylward, Martin Baker, Liam Blaney, Mary Bohan, ... Read more

Methods: Email

IMPACT trade union

2016-09-20

Intent: Support of local representatives against proposed Library Shared Services

Details: Objection to proposed Library Shared Services

Officials: Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Jim Deane, Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Andy Gladney, Thomas Kinsella, ... Read more

Methods: Correspondence to all TDs/councillors in Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford County Councils. - Email

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

2016-08-31

Intent: Details on how a system could work and the economic and social benefits were presented. It was hoped that the cllrs would push forward with the introduction of a trial period of free parking as a means to stimulate the town and surrounding area. It is vital to the continued growth and development of Carlow that this matter is addresses, the Council and elected officials have a duty to the people and businesses in Carlow

Details: Proposal to trial a period of free parking in areas of Carlow town to encourage economic growth and development. This follows submissions lodged with the Council in early 2016. The Love Carlow Task Force survey also highlighted parking as an issue.

Officials: Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, Jim Deane, Walter Lacey, William Paton, Fintan Phelan, Ken Murnane

Methods: Calls were made in advance of a meeting where parking on the agenda for discussion. - Phone call

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

2016-08-31

Intent: The Councillors must work as a collective to help reverse the current situation in Carlow town. The Chamber have established the Love Carlow Task force and the inclusion and involvement of all stakeholders is vital. The Cllrs must be made aware of what is happening and they must focus on working to ensure the correct resources are allocated to deal with the issues, budgetary challenges must be delivered and suggestions and involvement is imperative.

Details: Carlow Chamber have serious concerns on the direction of Carlow Town and following public meetings many areas need to be addressed. Presentation of the public realm, derelict buildings/vacant units, attracting business are some of the areas under discussion and that need attention.

Officials: Anne Ahern, John Cassin, Jim Deane, William Paton, John Pender, Fintan Phelan, John Murphy, William Quinn, ... Read more

Methods: Meeting held in Carlow Shopping Centre - Meeting, E-mail issued in relation to the meeting and also follow up e-mails issued after the meeting reviewing the areas covered - Email, Phone Calls to representatives in setting up the meeting and the importance of what the objectives of the meeting are. - Phone call

Irish Congress of Trade Unions

2016-05-18

Intent: to secure support for the congress charter for fair employment

Details: employment legislation in general

Officials: Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, Jim Deane, John Cassin, Denis Foley, Michael Doran, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Arthur McDonald, ... Read more

Methods: march 14th - Meeting

IMPACT trade union

2016-05-18

Intent: For relevant counties and local authorities to retain control of their own fire, library and veterinary services.

Details: Campaign to oppose the proposed amalgamation of fire, library and veterinary services in relevant counties/local authorities.

Officials: Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Eamon Aylward, Tomás Breathnach, John Brennan, Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Peter Cleere, Fidelis Doherty, ... Read more

Methods: Email correspondence was issued to all election candidates (who were DPOs at the time) and councillors in Carlow/Kilkenny and Laois/Offaly and Sligo/Leitrim. - Email