Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
ALONE
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance at launch and support for service.
Details: Invitation to launch of ALONE services in Donegal.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Pearse Doherty, Joe McHugh, Thomas Pringle, Seamus Neely, Liam Ward, Joe Peoples, ...
Methods: One TD Charlie McConalogue attended the event. - Event / Reception
Retailers Against Smuggling
2019-09-20
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
Officials: Brendan Smith, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Heather Humphreys, Chris Andrews, Kieran Binchy, Cathleen Boud, Janice Boylan, ...
Methods: Letter, Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2018-05-18
Intent: Specific issues around parking and signage
Details: meeting of Letterkenny Town Forum
Officials: James Pat McDaid, Jimmy Kavanagh, Ciaran Brogan, Liam Ward
Methods: Meeting on 8th March at Letterkenny Public Services Centre. - Meeting
Alcohol Forum Ireland
2018-05-16
Intent: Seeking support of the members for community action on alcohol in Donegal
Details: Public health alcohol bill implementation and the community action element of the National Drug and Alcohol strategy.
Officials: Liam Blaney, Michael McBride, Ian McGarvey, Ciaran Brogan, James Pat McDaid, Jimmy Kavanagh, Adrian Glackin, Liam Ward
Methods: Presentation made to the members of Letterkenny Municipal District council, outlining community action on alcohol and seeking support for it from the elected members and to prioritise within their work. - Meeting
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
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
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2017-09-21
Intent: Updating officials on issues relevant to the Letterkenny Municipal District
Details: Town centre issues
Officials: Liam Ward, James Pat McDaid
Methods: Quarterly meeting held in Letterkenny PSC. It includes community groups and others. It is chaired by the Mayor and is attended by Councillors and officials. - Meeting