Arthur McDonald

Arthur McDonald

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 29

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Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Carlow County Council
First Seen
18 May 2016
Last Seen
20 May 2024

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Councillor

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Carlow County Council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)

Intent: To provide DPOs with an update on the planning application for Seskin Wind Farm

Details: Proposed onshore wind farm located to the northwest of the village of Old Leighlin, Carlow, in the townlands of Seskinrea and Ridge

Methods
Email setting out current status of the planning application for theSeskin Wind Farm in Carlow - Email

Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d

Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers

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EmailEmailEvent / Reception

Intent: International business is important and we need to continue to support it for many reasons. Not just exports, but also imports play a vital role in our local economies::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events

Details: International Carlow - An Exploration of the International Reach and Connections of Companies around Carlow report was launched at the Presidents Lunch

Methods
EmailEvent / Reception

Intent: To invite stakeholders to celebrate the launch of the NUA Carlow factory and to showcase the innovative methods of producing timber frame and light gauge steel frames for high-quality, sustainable homes.

Details: Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing

Methods
EmailPhone call

Intent: To provide information on a public exhibitionon the proposed wind farm and to invitepublic representatives to the event

Details: Proposed onshore wind farm at Seskin Co. Carlow

Methods
Email to public representatives in Carlow advising them of the public exhibition concerning the proposed Seskin Wind Farm and inviting them to the event - Email

Intent: To provide an update to public representatives on the proposed development and details of consultation clinics being arranged for the local community

Details: Development of proposed renewable project at Seskin, Co Carlow

Methods
Update sent to Public Representatives on the second round of public consultation being arranged to provide information on the proposed Seskin Wind Farm development in Co. Carlow. - Email

Intent: To provide an update to public representatives on the proposed development and details of consultation clinics being arranged for the local community

Details: Development of proposed renewable project at Seskin, Co Carlow

Methods
Update sent to Public Representatives on the consultation clinics being arranged to provide information on the proposed Seskin Wind Farm Consultation clinics. - Email

Intent: In advanit is important that we continue to do everything in our power to ensure that Carlow remains open for business and that we do not restrict the current or future potential of our county.ce of upcoming motions and votes in relation to the County Carlow Development Plan, we wanted to express views from the business community in relation to some of the areas being considered. In particular in relation to the River Barrow::One of our biggest assets is undoubtedly the River Barrow and there is an abundance of untapped potential along the waters that flow through the County, formulating the right plan for the enhancement of infrastructure along this great resource will have huge economic benefit for communities right across our county. Like Carlow 2040, we need to work collaboratively to develop a plan for the enhancement of infrastructure along the Barrow, ensuring it is accessible and open for all to appreciate::no barriers or restrictions are put in place that could impede the fu

Details: In advance of upcoming motions and votes in relation to the County Carlow Development Plan, we wanted to express views from the business community in relation to some of the areas being considered. In particular in relation to the Barrow

Methods
Email