John McLaughlin

John McLaughlin

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 57

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Chief Executive Officer
Most Recent Public Body
Donegal County Council
First Seen
22 January 2016
Last Seen
20 September 2025

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Donegal County Council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)

ALONE

2025-09-20

Intent: Inform local authorities as to the housing needs of older people and invite them to discuss ALONE's evidence-based approach

Details: Invitation to discuss housing solutions for older people with ALONE

Methods
Letter featuring localised details of housing need in each local authority area, and invitation to discuss housing needs of older people, based on ALONE's evidence. - Letter

Intent: Ensure the Minister understood the Housing Crisis in the North West. Not only the general issues of social housing projects but also the nature of the Defective Blocks Crisis that has made a bad situation worse.

Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.

Methods
President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception

Intent: Impress upon the Minister the importance of balanced regional development. Ensure that the lack of investment in strategic infrastructure projects in the North West were given the priority they deserve. ::Investment in skills, housing and town centre are much needed for the region.

Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.

Methods
President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception

Intent: Impress upon the Minister the importance of balanced regional development. ::Ensure that the lack of investment in strategic infrastructure projects in the North West were given the priority they deserve. ::Help the Minister to understand that investment in this region would enable the region to become net contributors in the future.

Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.

Methods
President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception

Intent: Ensuring the private sector views were reflected in this NW City Region Strategic Alliance.

Details: NorthWest City Region visioning workshop, with representatives from Council and Tertiary Education Cluster,

Methods
Meeting took place on 13th May at Catalyst in Derry. It was a workshop style format. Attended by CEO of Chamber and President - Meeting

Intent: Gain an understanding of where the strategic allicance is positioned currently and discuss what the next steps are.

Details: Meeting with stakeholders from the NWCity Region convened by the Cheif Executives from Donegal County Council and Derry City Council to discuss the current status of the NW Strategic Alliance.

Methods
Meeting held in Catalyst building in Derry on 13th May. Included representatives from the Tertiary Education Cluster, Derry Chamber. - Meeting

Intent: Secure a meeting with Policy Committee

Details: Request to Council CE to meet to discuss economic development matters

Methods
Email to Chief Executive to request a meeting to discuss regional imbalance and deficits. To also ensure the voice of business is heard clearly. - Email

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

Methods
Emailed each County and City Council offering support for applying for the funding and programme support - Email