Intent: To organise an event that would highlight the skills in the county
Details: To understand how Laois County Council and Laois Chamber Alliance van work together to increase the skills knowledge and skills in the county
Intent: Meetings were held to introduce CiaranFitzpatrick, CEO of Fitzpatrick & HeaveyHomes, and to outline the company’s role indelivering large-scale housing projectsnationwide. The discussions aimed to explorepotential collaboration opportunities andshare insights into current and futuredevelopments.
Details: Meetings with local authorities to introduce Ciaran Fitzpatrick, CEO of Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes
Intent: To update the Carlow County Council Management team on the current status of Greencore owned properties on the Athy Road, Carlow, and issues related to those properties.
Details: Discussed current status of Greencore owned properties on the Athy Road, Carlow.
Intent: Raise concerns about impact of delays in planning system on economic activity
Details: Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Intent: The River Barrow is a vital resource and we need to ensure that its potential is realised and more people are aware of the amazing place and resource it is
Details: Meeting with the Council and Waterways Ireland in relation to the River Barrow and ensuring that its Tourism potential is enhanced
Intent: Maintenance and presentation along the barrow is vital to ensure it is a safe, clean, place for all to enjoy. WI needs to work with the relevant LA's::The communities along the River Barrow and all users need to be kept informed and connected with the area, it is vital that WI develops strong relationships here
Details: Meeting with the Council and Waterways Ireland in relation to the River Barrow and ensuring that its Tourism potential is enhanced
Intent: The River Barrow is a vital resource and we need to ensure that its potential is realised and more people are aware of the amazing place and resource it is
Details: Meeting with the Council and Waterways Ireland in relation to the River Barrow and ensuring that its Tourism potential is enhanced
Intent: International business is important and we need to continue to support it for many reasons. Not just exports, but also imports play a vital role in our local economies::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events
Details: International Carlow - An Exploration of the International Reach and Connections of Companies around Carlow report was launched at the Presidents Lunch
Intent: Need supports for businesses that are targeted to ensure the costs do not get out of line::individually costs are fine but when so many are coming at the same time it causes problems and we need to be cognisant of this
Details: Challenges for Busienss owners next year are well signposted. Increased employment costs through statutory pension, enhanced sick pay, increased wages etc
Intent: Together we are endeavouring to make Carlow a better place to lice work and shop::We need to continue this to attract new investment, develop more business opportunities and choice::It is important that we get the first phases of Carlow 2040 moving forward & a tenant into the new IDA Advanced Facility on the Dublin Road
Details: We are beguinning to see the improvements in our town centres albeit long overdue including new planting, new roundabout enhancements, public realm and parks, tackilng of fderelict sites
