Intent: This presentation and briefing was designed to update Louth County Councillors on the work that Dundalk has previously done and would be carrying on to in the future on the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor, the M1 Corridor and the 2040 National Development Plan in colaboration with Newry and Drogheda Chambers
Details: Presentation in Front of a Full Meeting of Louth County Council
Intent: To call for a review of the LTI Scheme; Review of the Hidden Costs with Living with IBD in Ireland report conducted by CCI and J&J; Highlighting the Public health Crisis in terms of IBD diagnosis increasing; Highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by both the IBD community as a result of not being part of the scheme.
Details: Review of Long Term Illness Scheme; Provided information about Crohn's and Colitis and the ongoing challenges being experienced by patients in Ireland at present.
Amy Dennis, CCI Advocate submitted an email highlighting how IBD should be added to the LTI and outlined per legislation why and how this can in fact be done. - Email
Intent: To seek cooperation from all newly elected Councillors on all Local Government policies related to the farming community.::To congratulate and invite all newly elected County Councillors to the Summer meeting hosted by Louth IFA.
Intent: To meet with the Local Election candidates and impress on them the difficulties facing Irish farmers and how they are required to stand strong and protect and promote on behalf of all farmers.::To seek better recognition of the positive contribution farmers make to society.::To propose a fair income and standard of living for current and future farming generations.::Emphasise that farmers need to farm and produce food and not be regulated out of existence.::Roadside Ash Dieback scheme is required urgently;::To highlight that a Roadside Ash dieback Scheme is required urgently. Diseased ash trees along public roads are posing a significant risk to all road users. A financial package is needed to allow Local Authorities to provide traffic management during felling and grants to support farmers to hire qualified professional to safely fell the trees.::Unfair Taxes (Residential Zoned Land Tax RZLT), water charges and rates must be resisted;::To emphasise that farmers are private landowners
Emails to all Louth County councillors and TD's within the Drogheda area, informing them about the work of ReStore and extending an invitation for them to attend the corporate breakfast event. - Email