Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-31
Intent: Appraising candidates, specifically sitting Councillors on the priorities raised by the business community in advance of the Local Government elections in June 2024
Details: Local Government Election Manifesto 2024 sent to all candidates running in the local electoral area
Officials: Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, Donal Coyle, Jimmy Kavanagh, John O'Donnell, Kevin Bradley, Liam Blaney, Michael McBride, ...
Methods: Manifesto was sent by email to sitting councillors and all those running in the Letterkenny/Milford MD. It was sent on 22nd May 2024. A second email was sent on 24th May as a follow up with a new format as some could not open the attachment. - Email
Fair Seas Ireland
2024-05-22
Intent: To have mayor of Donegal attend and speak at a Fair Seas event.
Details: Invitation to Mayor of Donegal to attend Fair Seas community event
Officials: Kevin Bradley
Methods: The Mayor agreed to come but couldn't make it in the end, and did not attend. - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Update on community engagement. Biannual meeting with executive and elected members. The result is that Councillors understand issues pertinent to the town centre.
Details: Letterkenny Town Forum Meeting with elected members and community stakeholders.
Officials: Ciaran Brogan, Gerry McMonagle, Liam Ward, Michael McBride, Jimmy Kavanagh, Kevin Bradley, Donal Coyle, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly
Methods: Meeting took place on 30th April 2024 in Letterkenny PSC - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Ensure Council understand the resources required to hold Community Festivals
Details: Presentation of Awards for St.Patrick's Day Festival.
Officials: Kevin Bradley
Methods: Took place on 24th April 2024 in the Regional Cultural Centre. The Mayor of Letterkenny/Milford MD was there to make the presentations. - Event / Reception
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
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.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (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
Details: Donegal County Council -Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, Frank McBrearty Jnr, Gary Doherty, Gerry Crawford, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...
Alcohol Forum Ireland
2024-04-30
Intent: Changes made to the provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) to better provide for and protect public health and children's rights.
Details: Advocacy with elected representatives seeking changes to the proposed Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024)
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan, Marian Harkin, Frank Feighan, Martin Kenny, Martin Baker, Michael Clarke, ...
Methods: AFI & ICAAN were one of a number of NGO's to sign a letter seeking changes to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) and in particular seeking that a Health Impact Assessment be carried out on the Bill to assess its potential impacts on public health, safety and well being. Letter was sent to; An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD;Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD; Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications & Transport, Eamon Ryan, TD in Feb. - Letter, Invitation to all Sligo and Leitrim Oireachtas and Council members to a Briefing on the Sale of Alcohol Bill organised by ICAAN and Alcohol Forum Ireland on Feb 9th in Sligo. - Email, Briefing on Sale of Alcohol Bill (and Intoxicating Liquor Bill, 2024) in Sligo office of Alcohol Forum Ireland. 10 in attendance including 1 councillor and 1 Oireachtas member. - Event / Reception, ...
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
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-15
Intent: Developing relationship with Council
Details: Informal meeting with Mayor , Councillor Kevin Bradley at Chamber Awards
Officials: Kevin Bradley
Methods: Chamber annual awards event took place on 10th November at the Clanree Hotel. Cllr. Bradley was a guest and made a introductory speech. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-15
Intent: positioning Letterkenny among key stakeholders
Details: Informal meeting with Councillors and a delegation from Germany
Officials: Liam Ward, Kevin Bradley, Ciaran Brogan, Pauric McGarvey, Gerry McMonagle, Jimmy Kavanagh
Methods: Dinner held on 18th September in Mount Errigal Hotel. Delegation from Rudolstadt, Germany hosted by Donegal County Council. - Event / Reception
Laurence Blake Ltd
2023-12-30
Intent: To achieve a sustainable, transparent, sequential, balanced zoning of lands so as to ensure the proper planning and development of the south side of Letterkenny in the area known as Leck Village. The town is sprawling out to the north and west and the lands to the South of Letterkenny are acknowledged by all as the priority area for appropriate development. Irish Water have now approved our pre planning and feasibility study to develop these lands
Details: Review of Letterkenny and Environs Development Plan
Officials: Liam Blaney, Jimmy Kavanagh, Michael McBride, Gerry McMonagle, John O'Donnell, Kevin Bradley, Donal Coyle
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting