Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-21
Intent: Submission on behalf of Ballina Chamber members regarding the draft local transport plan, in relation in particular to the active travel plan for Ballina town.
Details: Ballina Municipal/Mayo County Council draft Local Transport Plan
Officials: Declan Turnbull
Methods: Submission
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-21
Intent: Submission of Chamber members feedback on the LAP for Ballina and its environs
Details: Ballina Municipal/Mayo County Council Local Area Plan
Officials: Declan Turnbull
Methods: Submission on behalf of Ballina Chamber members to include a business survey conducted in January 2024. - Submission
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-15
Intent: Clarify funds for Christmas lights in Ballina and the status of the delivery of the project.
Details: Christmas lights and the lack of clarification on the status of the Christmas lighting in the run up to Christams, 2023.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Tom Gilligan, Declan Turnbull
Methods: To include virtual and in person meetings commencing in September and through the autumn period in the run up to Christmas. - Meeting
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-05-21
Intent: Prioritise the sister city progrmme as part of and throughout Ballina 2023, as Ballina is twinned with Scranton, PA and Pittsfield MA, USA and Athis Mons France. Ensure civic receptions are planned for returning twin town groups and visiting dignitaries, to ensure the links with diaspora is restored and maintained.
Details: Meet with Local Authority to ensure twin towns are prioritised during Ballina 2023 celebrations, as Ballina celebrates its 300th Anniversary.
Officials: Tom Gilligan, Declan Turnbull, Mark Duffy, Annie May Reape, Seamus Weir, John O'Hara, Jarlath Munnelly, Michael Loftus
Methods: Meeting
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-05-21
Intent: Collaborative and cohesive approach to improved town centre and public realm space to ensure the town presents itself as safe and economically desirable place to live, work and enjoy, working alongside the LA and An Garda Siochanna.
Details: Town Centre Management & Enhanced Public Realm Space for Ballina, Co Mayo
Officials: Tom Gilligan, Declan Turnbull
Methods: Meetings with Local Authority and members of An Garda Siochanna - Meeting
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-05-21
Intent: An Invitation was delivered to USA President Joe Biden, on behalf of the steering committee of Ballina 2023 and Ballina Chamber of Commerce to visit Ballina, Co Mayo during the towns 300th anniversary since its formal formation in 1723. With the intended result that President Biden would visit his home of Ballina for the first time since the Presidents inauguration, and especially during the monumental year for the town of Ballina and community of Co Mayo.
Details: Invitation issued to USA President Joe Biden, on behalf of Ballina 2023, and Ballina Chamber of Commerce.
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Jarlath Munnelly, Declan Turnbull, Tom Gilligan
Methods: Letter
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-05-21
Intent: Celebrating the launch of The Year of the French, as part of Ballina 2023H.E. Vincent Guérend French Ambassador to Ireland, French Honorary Consul Catherine Gagneux, Mariam Diallo Cultural Counsellor.Ambassade de France en Irlande lunched an audio-visual light installation 'Mise en Lumières' at the Humbert Memorial Monument, marking the 225th anniversary since The Rebellion of 1798. With discussions about continued relations between Co Mayo Ireland and France.
Details: Meeting H.E. Vincent Guérend Ambassador of France to Ireland at the 225th commorative gathering of General Humberts landing in North Mayo, and further discussions regarding the Irish Franco relations between the twin towns of Ballina, Co Mayo Ireland and Athis Mons, France.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Jarlath Munnelly, Annie May Reape, Declan Turnbull, Mark Duffy, Michael Loftus
Methods: Event / Reception
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-05-19
Intent: Ballina Chamber was part of a Twin Town delegation to the USA in March specifically Scranton PA and New York USA. Ballina Chamber's goal was to ensure that Ballina and Co Mayo business community had a voice at these events, celebrating the Co Mayo diaspora and links with Ballina, North Mayo and the diaspora in Pennsylvania and New York.
Details: Ballina delegation visits Scranton, PA USA and New York USA
Officials: Declan Turnbull, Annie May Reape, Mark Duffy
Methods: Ballina Chamber attended a number of functions as part of a delegation from Ballina Municipal District Council and Mayo County Council, to the US which took place in March to coincide with St Patrick's Day celebrations. - Event / Reception
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-05-19
Intent: Following on from a meeting with councillors and announcement of GMA allocation, the aim was to highlight the additional services Ballina Chamber provide Ballina and North Mayo business community. The councillors were again advised about the rising overheads and costs of running the building and festival, with no additional funds provided to do so. The Chamber has lobbied for an enhanced GMA budget currently allocated to Ballina Chamber in respect of its activities.
Details: Following on from a meeting with the council and announcement of GMA allocation, Ballina Chamber emailed Six Ballina Municipal District Councillors and two Mayo County Council staff to lobby for an expanded GMA funding in support of additional services provided by the Chamber, which include supporti, ...
Officials: Annie May Reape, Jarlath Munnelly, Seamus Weir, Michael Loftus, John O'Hara, Mark Duffy, Tom Gilligan, Declan Turnbull
Methods: Email