Catherine McConnell

Catherine McConnell

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 12

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Director
Most Recent Public Body
Mayo County Council
First Seen
28 August 2018
Last Seen
15 May 2025

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Mayo County Council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)

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: To mark this milestone, a series of public events will take throughout the year, offering opportunities for the communities of Ballina to connect, to celebrate Ballina and communicate a new narrative about the town and its people. Ballina 2023 aims to build civic pride and public engagement, and build a legacy for the future. Honouring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring hope for the future.Showcasing Ballina to the wider community on a national and international level.

Details: Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.

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Running throughout the year, Ballina 2023 hosted a year long series of events, running from January to December. - Event / Reception

Intent: Development plan for Westport Marina::Urgent need for zoning and development for affordable housing schemes. Urgently need designation as a rent pressure Zone::Vacant sites and derelict properties. We need a much more aggressive and enforceable tax policy to radically convert these to living accommodation spaces

Details: Marina Development at Westport Quay, Co. Mayo , zoning housing development and derelict properties

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Westport Chamber Meeting with the Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Planning & Marine Strategic Policy Committee, at 10.30am, Friday 22nd of July in the Leeson Enterprise Centre, Westport, Co. Mayo. - Event / Reception

SSE plc

2022-05-20

Intent: To communicate a range of comments and recommendations to Mayo County Council on the proposed material amendments to the Draft County Development Plan. These included, inter alia, highlighting the need for grid infrastructure development.

Details: Consultation on Material Amendments to the Draft Mayo County Development Plan 2021-2027

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Submission

Intent: To call on Irish Water to issue one single meter charge to replace the multiple meter charges that are currently in place.::To highlight that many farmers who have fragmented farms face multiple water meter charges which in some cases exceed the actual volumetric charge.::To highlight that IFA is seeking a meeting with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), as we strongly dispute CRU's statement on their website that the new Non-Domestic Tariffs are fairer especially for farm customers.

Details: Meter Changes - Irish Water

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EmailMeetingSocial Media

SSE plc

2021-05-21

Intent: To provide a briefing to Mayo County council on SSE Renewables plans for development in Co. Mayo, and also on SSE Renewables response to Mayo County Councils consultation on the Draft County Development Plan. Our submission focuses mainly on specific opportunities for onshore wind, as well as issues relating to security of supply, the decarbonisation of heat, transport and public lighting.::Our submission highlights the significant potential for onshore wind in County Mayo. We recommend ambitious policies in relation to onshore wind in keeping with Ireland's national targets and climate policy.

Details: Briefing on potential development by SSE Renewables in Co. Mayo

Methods
Conference Call