Intent: This presentation and briefing was designed to update Louth County Councillors on the work that Dundalk has previously done and would be carrying on to in the future on the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor, the M1 Corridor and the 2040 National Development Plan in colaboration with Newry and Drogheda Chambers
Details: Presentation in Front of a Full Meeting of Louth County Council
Our CEO met with Cllr.Maeve Yore on the local government aspects of our Pre Budget Submission. We discussed a range of issues like Rates, Dereliction and Council Grants that formed part of our pre budget submission. - Meeting
Intent: To call for a review of the LTI Scheme; Review of the Hidden Costs with Living with IBD in Ireland report conducted by CCI and J&J; Highlighting the Public health Crisis in terms of IBD diagnosis increasing; Highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by both the IBD community as a result of not being part of the scheme.
Details: Review of Long Term Illness Scheme; Provided information about Crohn's and Colitis and the ongoing challenges being experienced by patients in Ireland at present.
Amy Dennis, CCI Advocate submitted an email highlighting how IBD should be added to the LTI and outlined per legislation why and how this can in fact be done. - Email
Intent: Ensure that domestic violence is placed at the centre of considerations of Local Authorities when considering community well-being, prevention and protection.
Text dated 17th September from Councillor Maeve Yore to Mary McDermott, asking Mary to present to the Association of Irish Local Government in the new year. - Informal communication
Intent: To seek support of all elected representatives for the IFA National Farmer Health Checks Project::To provide 1,000 health checks for farmers and farm workers at various marts and agricultural events nationwide from 1st October to the 9th November.::To create awareness around the DAFM funded farmer health checks project to be rolled out in marts around the country::To distribute health promotion packs to further support in taking charge of their health.::To highlight how the success and sustainability of farm businesses are closely linked to the health and well-being of those who manage them.::To invite members of the Oireachtas and local Government to these events,
Details: Nationwide Farmer Health Checks Programme
Intent: To highlight the serious concerns of farmers over the proposed Carlingford to Dundalk Greenway project.::To emphasise that greenways should be predominantly on State-owned public lands and avoid impacting on private farmland.::To oppose the severance of farms or compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for amenity projects like Greenways.::To highlight that farmers are very fearful that the proposed project may see the Council attempting to acquire a significant area of private farmland for the Greenway. They are very concerned that the proposed Greenway may sever and divide some farms, which is not acceptable.::To make the Local Council aware of the real anger and frustration expressed at the two recent public meetings attended by hundreds of people in Cooley. Farmers highlighted the lack of proper consultation and the failure to understand and appreciate the impact of a Greenway on farms and farm families.::To point out that serious concerns were raised over many issues including privacy; s
Emails to all Louth County councillors and TD's within the Drogheda area, informing them about the work of ReStore and extending an invitation for them to attend the corporate breakfast event. - Email