Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Women for Election
2024-09-20
Intent: Partnerships with Women for Election and Councils on applying for funding and programmes delivered to encourage more women to become involved with local politics.
Details: Engaging Councils offering support for the Department of Local Governments funding call for councils to encourage participation of women and diverse groups in local government
Officials: Coilín O'Reilly, Eoin Doyle, Ann Doherty, Moira Murrell, John McLaughlin, Richard Shakespeare, Frank Curran, AnnMarie Farrelly, ...
Methods: Emailed each County and City Council offering support for applying for the funding and programme support - Email
NBI Infrastructure DAC
2024-09-19
Intent: Providing details re the progress and challenges associated with the delivery of the NBP Project.
Details: Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Officials: Liam Conneally, Anna Marie Delaney, Thomas Mawe, Andrew Murray, John Brannigan, Thomas McEvoy, John McLaughlin, Joe Lane
Methods: Note: this is over multiple meetings and not all NBI officials or Designated Public Officials were present at the same time. - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-19
Intent: Creating awareness of the pre-budget
Details: Pre-Budget Submission sent to senior officials of Donegal County Council
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Liam Ward
Methods: Email with Pre-budget submission sent on 3rd September - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-19
Intent: Create awareness of the work being carried out by both chambers
Details: Meeting organised by Catalyst with a presentation by Derry Chamber and Letterkenny Chamber on the NW Value Proposition
Officials: John McLaughlin
Methods: Event took place in Ulster University on 18th June 2024. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-18
Intent: To ensure Council had a good understanding of Letterkenny Chamber and the work we carry out. Help them more fully understand the range and scope of our membership.
Details: Meeting to discuss Letterkenny Chamber and its relationship with the Council in terms of Economic Development.
Officials: John McLaughlin, Garry Martin
Methods: Meeting took place in County House Lifford, HQ of the Council on 1st July 2024. Discussed the Chamber, our partnership with Derry Chamber and the NW Value Proposition that we had been working on. - Meeting, Folllow up email sent to clarify the details in the meeting. Sent on 4th July 2024 - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Impress on the executive that the housing issue is affecting small and large employers in terms of recruitment and retention of staff. Also to gain an understanding of the work being done within the council to address the issue, to meet targets and to help them understand how we can all work collaboratively. ::Gain an understanding of how we can engage with utility providers and others to ensure infrastructure deficits are addressed in a timely fashion in order to meet growth targets.
Details: Meeting requested by Letterkenny Chamber to discuss the findings from a housing focus group and provide feedback to the Council executive.
Officials: Patsy Lafferty, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Meeting took place on 23rd February 2024 in Letterkenny PSC. Letterkenny Chamber representatives presented their findings and explained the issues. The President was accompanied by Toni Forrester, CEO; Kristine Reynolds and VP Chris Lynch. The Council executives then addressed the issues presented. Head of Planning was also involved in the meeting. - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Ensure that any issues around tourism are high on the agenda and that there is an understanding of the pressures on the industry.
Details: Donegal Tourism Associates meeting with members of of Donegal Tourism Directors. Discussions on the 2024 campaigns and feedback from the trade and stakeholders in terms of issues, concerns and opportunities for the season ahead.
Officials: John McLaughlin, Ciaran Brogan, Martin Harley, Martin McDermott, Michéal Naughton
Methods: Meeting took place on 10th January. Most members were in attendance and some were online. The meeting included Chief Executive of Donegal County Council and a number of elected members. - Meeting
SSE plc
2024-01-19
Intent: To brief on our work in Donegal, provide updates on our project progress (namely Lenalea Wind Farm), and to advocate for policies that ensure the acceleration of onshore renewables delivery, and the prioritisation of repowering/life extension of existing wind farms in the new County Development Plan. ::Submissions on the draft Sligo and Donegal County Development Plans to highlight the importance of aligning local plans with our national climate objectives, including zoning of lands for renewable energy. ::Submission on County Kerry's first Climate Action Plan to highlight importance of low-carbon infrastructure to Kerry's economy and Ireland's ability to meet its climate goals.
Details: Climate Targets & County Development Plans
Officials: Pearse Doherty, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Martin Harley, Gerry McMonagle, Patrick McGowan, Liam Doherty, Kevin Bradley, ...
Methods: Meeting, Submission
ALDI Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: Raise concerns about impact of delays in planning system on economic activity
Details: Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Officials: Richard Bruton, Seán Haughey, Denise Mitchell, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Cian O'Callaghan, Chris Andrews, Ivana Bacik, Jim O'Callaghan, ...
Methods: Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-15
Intent: Ensuring that all involved in the Growth Partnership understand the need for enabling investment for the North West Region and in particular the need for investment in infrastructure and housing that are increasingly the barriers to growth.
Details: Invited as a contributor on a panel for the NW Strategic Growth Partnership winter plenary event.
Officials: John McLaughlin, Garry Martin
Methods: Winter Plenary event of the NW strategic Growth Partnership on 30th November in An Grianan Hotel, Burt, Co.Donegal. Represented the business community on a panel during the conference. - Event / Reception