Intent: Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation.Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative.The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting register be assessed together, particularly for tourism-dependent regions.Housing, tourism, planning and enterprise policies be developed in alignment, with regional flexibility built in.
Details: Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector
Intent: The purpose was to keep councillors informed of local developments and plans in advance of any questions or concerns arising from the community.
Details: Regnum representatives contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh area to inform them of the company’s activity to date and a proposed solar energy development near the consented Regnum BESS (ref. 2460163).
Daragh Browne (Regnum) issued emails to Declan Clune, John O'Leary, Catherine Burke, Liam Brazil and Seanie Power in relation to the a proposed solar farm in Glenhouse and Lahardan. The information that was shared with the local residents was shared with the Comeragh councillors listed above after a round of community engagement was undertaken. - EmailMichael O'Sullivan (CEO of Regnum) spoke with local councillor John O'Leary on 28/08/25, to discuss the proposed development and some queries that were raised locally after an initial community engagement. - Phone call
To read the submission:https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Local-Democracy-Taskforce-Submission-by-Chambers-Ireland-August-2025-1.pdfJoint submission coordinated by Chambers Ireland, submitted to Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - SubmissionEmail
Intent: To keep the councillors informed of developments and plans in their area, in advance of any any questions being raised locally.
Details: Representatives from Regnum contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh, to inform them of Regnum's activity in the area to date and a proposed renewable energy development, near the consented Regnum BESS (ref 2460163).
Daragh Browne (Regnum) sent emails on 04/04/2025 to Councillors Catherine Burke, Seanie Power, Liam Brazil, John O'Leary, and Declan Clune to introduce them to Regnum and to arrange a meeting in Waterford. - EmailDaragh Browne followed up on the 04/04 email to Seanie Power with a phone call on 10/04/25, during which he introduced RRDL. They discussed a proposed renewable energy development, and Daragh offered to meet on the 24th. A follow-up text was sent on 22/04 to check availability for a meeting. - Phone callDaragh Browne followed up the email to Declan Clune from 04/04, with a phone call on 10/04/25 and left a voice mail. Another follow up call was made on 16/04/25 to try to arrange a meeting. - Phone call
Advocating for a public system of childcare as part of the programme for government, NWC Director wrote to leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail seeking a commitment to a public system of childcare. Sent 20.12.24 - LetterCare Officer, and Women's Equality Co-ordinator attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. Intended outcome was to get endorsement and commitment to a model of public childcare. Discussion on this campaign with: Cllr Michelle GouldMaurice Quinlivan TDSenator Paul GavanDarren O’Rourke TD Matt Carthy TD ' - Lobby dayEmail sent to ask for a commitment to Public Childcare in General Election Manifestos and subsequent programme for government negotiations.Claire Kerrane, Brid Smith, Mary Seery Kearney, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, Jennifer Whitmore - Email