Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To be given more time, and for the project to go ahead. This appears to have been successful and we have been granted more time, and the project will go ahead. For the grant to be approved to upgrade existing pathways.
Details: Community in Convoy Co. Donegal Project: “A shared space for everyone” Peace IV Funding that was going to be withdrawn that for a community shared space. The Funding had been delayed there was concern the time limit was up to draw down the monies, and the project had not started. Council claimed t, ...
Officials: Simon Harris, Heather Humphreys, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Pearse Doherty, Martin Harley, Liam Doherty, Patrick McGowan, Gary Doherty, ...
Methods: There was a letter attached which outlined the issue with the funding and requesting that the issue will be raised with the Department of Rural and Community Development (Donegal) and expressing disappointment that funding might be withdrawn. - Email, With James Kelly and Brian Keogh at Donegal Development Company. - Phone call, The County Councillors listed below all received one phone call from Rob n Henderson - Phone call
Planet Youth
2024-09-01
Intent: Securing funding for youth club equipment.::Securing funding to assist with running costs of youth club.
Details: Youth Club seeking funding from public representative
Officials: Dakota Nic Mheanman, Frank McBrearty, Gary Doherty, Gerry Crawford, Liam Doherty, Martin Harley, Patrick McGowan, Martin Scanlon
Methods: Letters sent to Co. Councillor seeking support for funding applications. - Letter
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Talking to Councillors about local government elections.
Details: Meeting at opening of local wind farm
Officials: Donal Coyle, Martin Harley
Methods: Met Councillor a an event in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey on 19th May 2024. Took the opportunity to brief Councillor on local governement issues. - Informal communication
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
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, ...
Planet Youth
2024-05-02
Intent: Funding for youth club.
Details: Youth Club seeking funding from public representative
Officials: Frank McBrearty Jnr, Gary Doherty, Gerry Crawford, Liam Doherty, Martin Harley, Patrick McGowan
Methods: Letters sent to 6 Co. Councillors - Letter
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
100% Redress / Compensation for MICA/PYRITE/SULPHATE Victims,Defective Concrete Action Group
2023-09-20
Intent: To Get a fully 100% Redress Scheme for Properties affected by Defective Concrete Blocks,Products & Aggregate
Details: Defective Concrete Block, Products & Aggregate Scandal
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Brendan O'Donnell, Bryan Cannon, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, ...
Methods: Email
Ibec
2023-09-20
Intent: Secure support for the Gum Litter Taskforce public anti-litter campaign
Details: Gum Litter Taskforce Public Awareness Campaign
Officials: John Fleming, John Hegarty, Emma Murphy, Denis O'Callaghan, Paschal McEvoy, Aoife Flynn, Martin Harley, Gerald Mitchell, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email