Intent: To secure an increase in the Chamber’s annual grant from Westmeath County Council, emphasising the growing scope of our work, the delivery of key business and community initiatives and the need for enhanced resources to continue supporting economic development and local enterprise effectively.
Details: To seek an increase in the Chambers annual grant
Intent: Inform DPOs about a concept PBSA development in Athlone and proposed benefits of same.
Details: Proposed Student Accommodation Development
Intent: Inform DPOs about a concept PBSA development in Athlone and proposed benefits of same.
Details: Proposed Student Accommodation Development
Intent: Proposing the rezoning of land at Monksland Athlone for residential development
Details: contacting local council representatives regarding the Joint Urban Area Plan Athlone
Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry
Details: Stallion Trail Invitations
Intent: Raise awareness of the importance of IHF heart and stroke support services in the Midlands
Details: Promote Irish Heart Foundation Patient Support services in the Midlands region during a fundraising event
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::To highlight the following key issues that contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system;::1. The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. CAP funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under CAP. In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being asked to do much more to receive a lot less funds in real terms.::3. The proposed Mercusor trade deal bei
Details: Westmeath County Council - 'Enough is Enough' Campaign
Intent: Approval of grant aid
Details: Application to Westmeath Economic SPC for funding. Outlining Chamber activity in supporting local business, tourism, community and trade
Intent: Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families
Details: YAP Ireland Annual Report 2023
