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
Intent: Sligo has a massive shortage of land for development which is holding back the economic recovery of the town and making it impossible for first time buyers to purchase new homes. The optimum result for the greater good is to have more residential land zoned in Sligo.
Details: Lobbied all Sligo County Councillors and Sligo CEO Martin Lydon, as well a housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Eoin O'Broin Sinn Fein TD to remove land from the Strategic Reserve in the Residential Zoned Land for current development.
Intent: It is critical that the entire N17 project, as envisaged on launch of the National Planning Framework is delivered for the Northwestern Region, and that the original promise of the project is not lost or diluted along the way.
Details: The origin of the N17 Knock to Collooney Road Project is in the National Planning Framework where upgrade of the N17 is identified as a requirement to deliver National Strategic Outcome
Intent: Sligo has a massive shortage of land for development which is holding back the economic recovery of the town and making it impossible for first time buyers to purchase new homes. The optimum result for the greater good is to have more residential land zoned in Sligo.
Details: Lobbied all Sligo County Councillors and Sligo CEO Martin Lydon, as well a housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Eoin O'Broin Sinn Fein TD to remove land from the Strategic Reserve in the Residential Zoned Land for current development.
Intent: No specific intended results apart from accepting invite to meet the visiting group.
Details: Invited by Irish Regions European office to informal gathering of visiting members of NWRA
Intent: To ensure Business interests are supported in the county development plan to include improved infrastructure with the upgrade of N17, ensure improved Grid connection for the Sligo Region and the increase in approved planning on housing projects to meet current demand
Details: Sligo County Development Plan
Intent: Participate in focus group on ATU External Engagement Strategy Development
Details: UIIN Focus Group
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
Intent: To provide an update on plans for Sazerac.
Details: Provided update and notice that Sazerac of Ireland intention to submit a 10 year planning application for the distillery and Hazelwood House.
Intent: Seek additional parking availability within urban area
Details: Improved Parking availability and ease of traffic congestion
