David Jones

Intent: Proposing the rezoning of land at Monksland Athlone for residential development

Details: contacting local council representatives regarding the Joint Urban Area Plan Athlone

Intent: Monthly SPC meeting of which I sit on.

Details: SPC Meeting - Planning, Regeneration & Transportation.

Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

Details: Stallion Trail Invitations

Intent: To highlight that the nitrates derogation is of huge importance to the Irish agri-food sector and the wider economy. The derogation allows grassland farmers to maximise the advantages of our grass-based system while somewhat balancing the significant economic disadvantages they encounter compared to European Union (EU) counterparts.::To highlight that the uncertainty around the future of the nitrates derogation is doing little to improve water quality but is causing havoc for Irish farmers who are in the dark as to what parameters they will be farming within from 2026.::To emphasise that the following is needed as a sector -::Fair analysis of the impact of agriculture on water quality::The sector fully accepts that agriculture has an influence on water quality. However, it is not the only pressure. Failings in other sectors, such as urban wastewater, cannot be allowed jeopardise Ireland's ability to retain a nitrates derogation. It is imperative that the impact of non-agricultural sour

Details: Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives

Intent: To seek advice on what funding elements may be available from a local authority point of view to assist the Chamber

Details: Meeting with Louth County Council CEO

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

Intent: Community involvement

Details: LCC Park & Stride launch

Intent: The intended result of the communicationwith the Designated Public Official was toincrease public awareness ofBremore Ireland Port project.

Details: Promotion of Bremore Ireland Port

Intent: Represent Dundalk Chamber of Commerce

Details: Louth County Council Park’n Stride Launch (Road Safety)

Intent: Improved facilities for Mullingar a\nd surrounding areas.

Details: Second submission in response to the Draft Westmeath Tourism Strategy 2023 – 2027.