David Costello

David Costello

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 49

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Dublin City Council
First Seen
18 October 2015
Last Seen
21 January 2020

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CommissionerCouncillor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Justice and EqualityDublin City Council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)

Intent: The result desired was to inform national asylum and immigration policy with the international experiences of the Jesuit Refugee Service.

Details: In November 2019, during a country visit by the JRS International Director and JRS Europe Regional Director, a meeting was convened with Department of Justice officials.

Methods
Meeting

Intent: Attendance of Cavan and Monaghan Councillors plus TDs at meeting on illicit trade of solid fuel in border region

Details: Letter to Councillors after local elections to introduce RAS; invitation to Cavan and Monaghan Couoncillors plus noted TDs to attend meeting in Cavan to discuss illicit trade of solid fuel in border region

Methods
EmailLetter

Intent: To encourage adoption of recommendations outlined in the Dublin Chamber response to the draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy for the Eastern & Midland Region, to ensure implementation of the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Dublin.::To promote business representation on an Implementation Group for the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Dublin and/or Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy for the Eastern & Midland Region.::To encourage coordination across the four Dublin Local Authorities.

Details: Representations to Fianna Fáil in relation to the Dublin Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan

Methods
A submission in response to the draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy was shared with Fianna Fáil Councillors across the four Dublin Local Authorities. It is available on the Dublin Chamber website: http://www.dublinchamber.ie/DublinChamberofCommerce/media/Policy-Documents/Dublin-Chamber-Submission-on-Draft-RSES-Dublin-MASP_1.pdf - SubmissionEmails were exchanged with Fianna Fáil Councillors. - Email

Intent: Propoer provision of appropriate housing for people with disabilities

Details: Lack of appropriate housing for people with disabilities

Methods
A DFI staff member of the Dublin City Housing SPC raised barrier to the rental market and HAP, and thereby the question of extending HAP PlaceFinders. Followed by 2-5 emails and an informal communication providing further details and suggestions to support the follow up by Dublin City Housing SPC. - MeetingA meeting took place to discuss the organisation of another meeting between the Galway City Manager, Housing Association, the Lord Mayor and local parents. (this second meeting never took place) - Meeting