Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Cara House Family Resource Centre Ltd
2018-05-14
Intent: Inclusion in the new building
Details: Lobbying for space in the new Social Enterprise Centre in Letterkenny
Officials: Jimmy Kavanagh, Michael McBride, James Pat McDaid, Ian McGarvey, Gerry McMonagle, John O'Donnell, Dessie Shiels, Liam Ward, ...
Methods: Informal communication
SSE plc
2018-01-19
Intent: To put forward SSEs view on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report.::To highlight the need to support the development of clean energy, such as onshore wind to help deliver the CDP's strategic objective and outlined the significant economic contribution made by the wind energy sector.::Highlighted that the restrictions placed on wind development are disproportionate compared to other forms of development i.e setback distances which are considerably greater than those outlined in the Wind Energy Guidelines 2006.::SSE argued that the County Development Plans should reflect Government energy policy which was not forthcoming in the proposals::We noted and welcome the support of offshore wind development in Irish waters.
Details: Response to consultation on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report
Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, John Campbell, Paul Canning, Tom Conaghan, Gerry Crawford, Nicholas Crossan, Albert Doherty, ...
Methods: Submission
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2018-01-19
Intent: Ensuring these programmes are included in the budget for 2018.::Gaining an acknowledgment for the work of Letterkenny Chamber and their relationship with the Council.
Details: Presentation to the Letterkenny MD in Milford Public Services Centre regarding the work of Letterkenny Chamber specifically fro retail promotion strategy and Christmas Lighting.
Officials: Liam Blaney, John Campbell, Jimmy Kavanagh, Michael McBride, Ian McGarvey, Gerry McMonagle, Dessie Shiels, Adrian Glackin, ...
Methods: 10 minute presentation followed by Q&A to the Letterkenny Municipal District Councillors on 14th November in Milford Public services Centre - Meeting
Jimmy McGettigan
2018-01-15
Intent: Lands rezoned from Reserve Residential to Residential
Details: Meeting regarding zoning of lands at Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, Donegal.
Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, Jimmy Kavanagh, Michael McBride, James Pat McDaid, Ian McGarvey, Gerry McMonagle, John O'Donnell, ...
Methods: Meeting with Councillor Michael McBride. - Phone call, Meeting with Councillor Gerry McMonagle. - Meeting, Meeting with Councillor James Pat McDaid. - Meeting, ...
Vintners' Federation of Ireland
2017-12-22
Intent: Calling on Donegal Councillors to ensure that the proposed increase in commercial rates of 5% is not put in place. While there has been some recovery in the trade in recent years 2017 was very challenging for the pub trade in Donegal primarily due to the loss of the British Tourist trade. If put in place jobs will be lost and some small businesses will close.
Details: Proposed increase in commercial rates in Donegal.
Officials: Gerry McMonagle, Jimmy Kavanagh, Andrew Jordan, Michael McBride, Tom Conaghan, Martin Harley, John Campbell, Patrick McGowan, ...
Methods: Letter
Shaun Gallagher
2017-12-12
Intent: To have the lands zoned as Acceptable in Principle for Windfarm Development.
Details: Proposed zoning of my farm lands for windfarm development
Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, Jimmy Kavanagh, Frank McBrearty Jnr, Michael McBride, Gerry McMonagle, James Pat McDaid, John O'Donnell, ...
Methods: Phone call
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2017-05-21
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Heritage Bill
Officials: Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Kevin Humphreys, Fintan Warfield, Paul Daly, Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Social Media, ...
Disability Federation of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2017-05-19
Intent: To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Andrew Doyle, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Griffin, ...
Glenties Wind Farm Information Group
2017-05-05
Intent: The inclusion in the 2018-2024 CDP of a 10 times wind turbine height setback distance between turbines and places of residence/congregation. .::The protection of the six river sub basins containing the freshwater pearl mussel (Eske, Clady, Leannan, Owenea, Owencarrow and Glaskeelin) from windfarm development.::The re-powering of existing wind farms without any further intrusion on new sites.
Details: Wind energy policy in the upcoming new Co Donegal Development Plan 2018-2024
Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, John Campbell, Paul Canning, Tom Conaghan, Gerry Crawford, Nicholas Crossan, Albert Doherty, ...
Methods: Email
Cara House Family Resource Centre Ltd
2017-05-02
Intent: Help from Donegal County Council in securing new premises
Details: Need for accommodation for Cara House FRC
Officials: Ciaran Brogan, Liam Ward, Seamus Neely, Terrence Slowey, Dessie Shiels, Ian McGarvey, Martin McDermott, James Pat McDaid, ...
Methods: Attended meetings and spoke to relevant people re our current situation - Informal communication