Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-20
Intent: Establish exactly what the Council were intending to do about a dangerous derelict set of buildings on the Main Street::Impressing on councillors that progress is far to slow and that development needs to get some traction
Details: Meeting with local councillors regarding derelict properties.
Officials: Gerry McMonagle, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, Tomás Seán Devine, Donal Coyle
Methods: Meeting took place in the Library in Letterkenny on 16th October. President of the Chamber was joined by other members of the Chamber Council - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-19
Intent: Support the concept of twinning
Details: Meeting with visitors from Elizabeth Town who were exploring the idea of twinning Letterkenny with the US town.
Officials: Gerry McMonagle, Ciaran Brogan
Methods: Met on 14th August 2024 at the Market Square. Photo opportunity and discussion with Councillors. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-31
Intent: Appraising candidates, specifically sitting Councillors on the priorities raised by the business community in advance of the Local Government elections in June 2024
Details: Local Government Election Manifesto 2024 sent to all candidates running in the local electoral area
Officials: Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, Donal Coyle, Jimmy Kavanagh, John O'Donnell, Kevin Bradley, Liam Blaney, Michael McBride, ...
Methods: Manifesto was sent by email to sitting councillors and all those running in the Letterkenny/Milford MD. It was sent on 22nd May 2024. A second email was sent on 24th May as a follow up with a new format as some could not open the attachment. - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Update on community engagement. Biannual meeting with executive and elected members. The result is that Councillors understand issues pertinent to the town centre.
Details: Letterkenny Town Forum Meeting with elected members and community stakeholders.
Officials: Ciaran Brogan, Gerry McMonagle, Liam Ward, Michael McBride, Jimmy Kavanagh, Kevin Bradley, Donal Coyle, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly
Methods: Meeting took place on 30th April 2024 in Letterkenny PSC - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Ensure that any issues around tourism are high on the agenda and that there is an understanding of the pressures on the industry.
Details: Donegal Tourism Associates meeting with members of of Donegal Tourism Directors. Discussions on the 2024 campaigns and feedback from the trade and stakeholders in terms of issues, concerns and opportunities for the season ahead.
Officials: John McLaughlin, Ciaran Brogan, Martin Harley, Martin McDermott, Michéal Naughton
Methods: Meeting took place on 10th January. Most members were in attendance and some were online. The meeting included Chief Executive of Donegal County Council and a number of elected members. - Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To voice farmers' 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 funds.::2
Details: Donegal County Council -Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, Frank McBrearty Jnr, Gary Doherty, Gerry Crawford, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...
Alcohol Forum Ireland
2024-04-30
Intent: Changes made to the provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) to better provide for and protect public health and children's rights.
Details: Advocacy with elected representatives seeking changes to the proposed Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024)
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan, Marian Harkin, Frank Feighan, Martin Kenny, Martin Baker, Michael Clarke, ...
Methods: AFI & ICAAN were one of a number of NGO's to sign a letter seeking changes to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) and in particular seeking that a Health Impact Assessment be carried out on the Bill to assess its potential impacts on public health, safety and well being. Letter was sent to; An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD;Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD; Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications & Transport, Eamon Ryan, TD in Feb. - Letter, Invitation to all Sligo and Leitrim Oireachtas and Council members to a Briefing on the Sale of Alcohol Bill organised by ICAAN and Alcohol Forum Ireland on Feb 9th in Sligo. - Email, Briefing on Sale of Alcohol Bill (and Intoxicating Liquor Bill, 2024) in Sligo office of Alcohol Forum Ireland. 10 in attendance including 1 councillor and 1 Oireachtas member. - Event / Reception, ...
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-15
Intent: positioning Letterkenny among key stakeholders
Details: Informal meeting with Councillors and a delegation from Germany
Officials: Liam Ward, Kevin Bradley, Ciaran Brogan, Pauric McGarvey, Gerry McMonagle, Jimmy Kavanagh
Methods: Dinner held on 18th September in Mount Errigal Hotel. Delegation from Rudolstadt, Germany hosted by Donegal County Council. - Event / Reception
100% Redress / Compensation for MICA/PYRITE/SULPHATE Victims,Defective Concrete Action Group
2023-09-20
Intent: To Get a fully 100% Redress Scheme for Properties affected by Defective Concrete Blocks,Products & Aggregate
Details: Defective Concrete Block, Products & Aggregate Scandal
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Brendan O'Donnell, Bryan Cannon, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, ...
Methods: Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2023-01-18
Intent: Awareness of Cross border activity and Memorandum of Understanding between the Chambers.::Outlining the priorities of the Chambers in terms of economic development.
Details: Presentation by Letterkenny & Derry Chambers on Economic Development theme and working together to NWStrategic Partnership members facilitated by the NSMC
Officials: Ciaran Brogan, John McLaughlin, Garry Martin
Methods: Meeting took place on 16th September on line. - Virtual Meeting