Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-21
Intent: Assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, offering full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages..
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Planning and Marine SPC
Officials: Joanne Grehan, Mark Duffy, Al McDonnell, Martin McLoughlin, Ger Deere, Jarlath Munnelly, Paul McNamara
Methods: Quarterly meeting with SPC committee - Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Aidan Browne, Aidan Farrelly, Aisling Dolan, Al McDonnell, Alan Dillon, Andrea Dalton, Andrew Bolger, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Social Media, ...
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-18
Intent: To mark this milestone, a series of public events will take throughout the year, offering opportunities for the communities of Ballina to connect, to celebrate Ballina and communicate a new narrative about the town and its people. Ballina 2023 aims to build civic pride and public engagement, and build a legacy for the future. Honouring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring hope for the future.Showcasing Ballina to the wider community on a national and international level.
Details: Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.
Officials: Kevin Kelly, Tom Gilligan, Joanne Grehan, John Condon, Peter Duggan, Catherine McConnell, Michael Loftus, Annie May Reape, ...
Methods: Running throughout the year, Ballina 2023 hosted a year long series of events, running from January to December. - Event / Reception
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-15
Intent: The Mayo Business Awards are a cross-community initiative supported by the Mayo Chambers with the backing of the LEO Mayo and Mayo County Council. The objective is to help businesses grow their networks, lift their profile and open the door to new opportunities and possibilities while also giving local businesses the opportunity to be recognised for their dedication, investment, accomplishments and highlight the need for balanced and continued regional regeneration.
Details: Mayo Business Awards 2023
Officials: Dara Calleary, Martin McLoughlin, Kevin Kelly, Joanne Grehan
Methods: Event / Reception
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-09-26
Intent: Assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, offering full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages..
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Planning and Marine SPC
Officials: Joanne Grehan, Mark Duffy, Al McDonnell, Martin McLoughlin, Ger Deere, Jarlath Munnelly, Paul McNamara
Methods: Quarterly meeting with SPC committee - Meeting
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-05-19
Intent: Assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, offering full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages..
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Planning and Marine SPC
Officials: Joanne Grehan, Mark Duffy, Al McDonnell, Martin McLoughlin, Ger Deere, Jarlath Munnelly, Paul McNamara
Methods: Quarterly meeting with SPC committee - Meeting
Cancer Fund for Children
2023-04-28
Intent: Application to Shared Island for €7.5M to part fund development of short break facility in Mayo to support diagnosed children 0-24 years old across Ireland.Invited Taoiseach to join Rory Best on charity walk
Details: Funding through Shared Island Fund for Capital Funding- Request to support application for funding
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Robert Watt, Lisa Chambers, Joanne Grehan
Methods: Invite to Rory Best charity walk. Discussion around Shared Island Funding - Informal communication
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2023-01-19
Intent: Launch of the mentioned reports and presentation of findings::Influence public policy on the areas of the launch projects/reports
Details: Event to launch of three ICI projects: 1. Indicators for Local Integration (ILI) a national comparative tool to evaluate migrant integration from the Local Authorities. 2. Launch of the Toolkit for migrant candidates running in local elections and 3. Discussion of the EU Commision project Sustai, ...
Officials: Joe O'Brien, Francis Foley, Abul Kalam Azad Talukder, Elena Secas, Yemi Adenuga, Michael Brennan, Michael Rainey, Brendan Jennings, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce
2023-01-19
Intent: To help develop the town and bring derelict buildings back into use, Discussion on the Town Centre First Strategy, Infrastructure spending and investment in Ballyhaunis, due to diverse community an one stop information/tourist office::Primary Care Centre works have ceased it is now an eyesore works need to recommence::Ballyhaunis Swimming Pool - improvement works and to look at ways of possible heating::Old National School
Details: Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First, Development of Tourist Office, Parking, Age Friendly town - age friendly parking
Officials: Joanne Grehan, John Cribbin, Dara Calleary
Methods: Meetings held in Ballyhaunis Chamber Office to discuss the development of the town/region, spoke on Old National School, The Library, The Firestation, Age friendly Town - Meeting, Emails sent in relation to Primary Care Centre which is at a standstill and becoming an eyesore - derelict - Email
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2023-01-04
Intent: Assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, offering full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages..
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Planning and Marine SPC
Officials: Joanne Grehan, Mark Duffy, Al McDonnell, Martin McLoughlin, Ger Deere, Jarlath Munnelly, Paul McNamara
Methods: Meeting