Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited
2025-01-21
Intent: To update local political stakeholders on the timing for a planning application for a proposed onshore windfarm at Kellystown, Co Louth (reference number 2460766)
Details: Proposed onshore wind farm at Kellystown Co, Louth
Officials: Ged Nash, Peter Fitzpatrick, Imelda Munster, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Fergus O'Dowd, Erin McGreehan, John McGahon, Michelle Hall, ...
Methods: Email communication advising on progress of the submission of the planning application for the proposed windfarm at Kellystown. - Email
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
2025-01-14
Intent: The intention was to introduce Regnum Renewables and to inform the councillors of the proposal before meeting with local residents in the area. This was to ensure that the councillors were aware of the project and could pass on any concerns directly to Regnum.
Details: Regnum reached out to all local councillors in the Ardee Municipal District, to inform them of a proposed solar farm development that has not yet been submitted to planning in the townlands of Mooremount, Knockatober, Painestown, Dromin, Knockdinnin, Ballymageragh and Cangy.
Officials: Kevin Callan, Pearse McGeough, Paula Butterly, John Sheridan, Jim Tenanty, Dolores Minogue, Bernie Conlon
Methods: Kevin Daly (COO) and Michael O'Sullivan (CEO) met with Cllr. Jim Tenanty, Cllr. Dolores Minogue, Cllr. Bernie Conlon and Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Kevin Callan on 01/10/2024 in a meeting in Ardee, to introduce both Regnum and the proposed development. - Meeting, Kevin Daly (COO) and Michael O'Sullivan (CEO) met with Cllr. Pearse McGeough in Ardee on 01/10/2024 to introduce both Regnum and the proposed development. - Meeting, Emails and calls exchanged with Cllr. John Sheridan and Cllr. Paula Butterly to try to arrange a meeting with the councillors to discuss the project, although it never materialised. - Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To seek cooperation from all newly elected Councillors on all Local Government policies related to the farming community.::To congratulate and invite all newly elected County Councillors to the Summer meeting hosted by Louth IFA.
Details: Louth IFA Meeting
Officials: Anne Marie Ford, Bernie Conlon, Ciarán Fisher, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Ejiro O'Hare Stratton, Eric Donovan, Fiona MhicConchoille, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To meet with the Local Election candidates and impress on them the difficulties facing Irish farmers and how they are required to stand strong and protect and promote on behalf of all farmers.::To seek better recognition of the positive contribution farmers make to society.::To propose a fair income and standard of living for current and future farming generations.::Emphasise that farmers need to farm and produce food and not be regulated out of existence.::Roadside Ash Dieback scheme is required urgently;::To highlight that a Roadside Ash dieback Scheme is required urgently. Diseased ash trees along public roads are posing a significant risk to all road users. A financial package is needed to allow Local Authorities to provide traffic management during felling and grants to support farmers to hire qualified professional to safely fell the trees.::Unfair Taxes (Residential Zoned Land Tax RZLT), water charges and rates must be resisted;::To emphasise that farmers are private landowners
Details: Local Government Elections 2024
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Anne Marie Ford, Bernie Conlon, Ciarán Fisher, Daniel Butler, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Ejiro O'Hare Stratton, ...
Methods: Meeting, Letter, Submission, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-16
Intent: To highlight the serious concerns of farmers over the proposed Carlingford to Dundalk Greenway project.::To emphasise that greenways should be predominantly on State-owned public lands and avoid impacting on private farmland.::To oppose the severance of farms or compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for amenity projects like Greenways.::To highlight that farmers are very fearful that the proposed project may see the Council attempting to acquire a significant area of private farmland for the Greenway. They are very concerned that the proposed Greenway may sever and divide some farms, which is not acceptable.::To make the Local Council aware of the real anger and frustration expressed at the two recent public meetings attended by hundreds of people in Cooley. Farmers highlighted the lack of proper consultation and the failure to understand and appreciate the impact of a Greenway on farms and farm families.::To point out that serious concerns were raised over many issues including privacy; s
Details: Carlingford-Dundalk Greenway
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Anne Marie Ford, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Ciarán Fisher, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Ejiro O'Hare Stratton, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2024-09-04
Intent: Invitation to local policymakers RE attendance at the ReStore Drogheda corporate breakfast event in May.
Details: Habitat ReStore Drogheda's corporate breakfast event - invitation
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Anne Marie Ford, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Ciarán Fisher, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, ...
Methods: Emails to all Louth County councillors and TD's within the Drogheda area, informing them about the work of ReStore and extending an invitation for them to attend the corporate breakfast event. - Email
Family Carers Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: Confirm if 1 hour parking is correct in this area as it is 2 hours everywhere else
Details: Disabled Parking time in Drogheda-pointed out by carer as a shorter time than all other areas
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Bernie Woods, Catherine Duff, Conor Keelan, David Jones, Declan Power, ...
Methods: Email
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Details: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Edel Corrigan, Eileen Tully, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Details: Request for attendance/participation at Road Opening in Drogheda
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Edel Corrigan, Eileen Tully, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
Intent: To voice farmers' their anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional fun
Details: Louth County Council - Enough is Enough
Officials: Andrea McKevitt, Antoín Watters, Bernie Conlon, Conor Keelan, Declan Power, Dolores Minogue, Edel Corrigan, Eileen Tully, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...