Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 7)
Kerry Parents & Friends Association
2023-09-30
Intent: Support for Section 39 organisations requiring equality of pay with their counterparts
Details: KPFA requested families of people supported to write to public representatives on impending strike action on pay parity
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Tom Barry, Terry O'Brien, Séamus Cosaí Fitzgerald, ...
Methods: I wrote to families and supplied a template letter that they could use to write to their public representatives on the inequality of pay for section 39 workers and how the strike may affect them. I gave contact details specifically on TD's and Minister. Also Kerry County Councillors. - Email
Kerry Parents & Friends Association
2023-04-07
Intent: Recognition of Service provision
Details: Invitation to KPFA's 50th Anniversary Celebrations - recognition of growth & development
Officials: Aoife Thornton, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Cronin, Brendán Fitzgerald, Cathal Foley, Charles O Sullivan, Charlie Farrelly, Christy O'Connor, ...
Methods: Email
SSE plc
2022-05-20
Intent: To communicate a range of recommendations to Kerry County Council with a view to having the relevant alterations made to the Kerry Draft County Development Plan to accommodate those recommendations. These included, inter alia, a request for the Council to revisit its methodology for wind zoning, specifically its rationale for designating the Lough Leane Catchment as unsuitable for wind development.
Details: Consultation Response to the Draft Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028
Officials: Michael Scannell
Methods: Submission
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2022-05-05
Intent: Our objection relating to removal of 2 hour free parking without sufficient notice or planning.
Details: Direct request for improved communication from Kerry County Council with Tralee Chamber.
Officials: Michael Scannell
Methods: Phone call to Michael Scannell - Director of services of Kerry County Council with Colette O Connor - CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance on Thursday 7th April 2022. - Phone call
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2022-01-20
Intent: Works to begin on erecting signage in advance of opening of greenway, greater communication to the local community regarding the Greenway.
Details: Lack of signage on approach roads into Tralee regarding Greenway. Lack of Trailhead.
Officials: Michael Scannell
Methods: Phone call to Sean Scally - Tourism Department of Kerry County Council on 6th January 2022. - Phone call
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2022-01-06
Intent: Meeting to be organised in the New Year with Kerry County Council to be discussed.
Details: Invitation to Kerry County Council CEO to meet with Tralee and other North Kerry Business organisations
Officials: Michael Scannell, Moira Murrell
Methods: Meeting held on 18th November 2021 with Mike Scannell of Kerry County Council and Moira Murrell - CEO of Kerry County Council. - Meeting
Ibec
2021-09-20
Intent: Ensure understanding and purpose of the campaign and the importance of Ireland's dynamic and diverse Experience Economy. Support for business position and Ibec's key policy asks for the Experience Economy as detailed within the campaign, that are underpinned by an evidence-based approach which aims to encompass the needs of both business and society.
Details: Ibec's Experience Economy Campaign
Officials: Margaret Ward, John McDonald, Fintan Towey, Niall Burgess, Chris Donoghue, John McCarthy, Niamh Allen, Martin Fraser, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2021-09-20
Intent: Exchange of Views
Details: General meeting to discuss construction activity in Kerry
Officials: Moira Murrell, Michael Scannell
Methods: Meeting held on Friday, 4th June 2021at 2pm - Virtual Meeting
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2021-09-02
Intent: As the first issue of the draft County Development Plan is pending review by the Elected Members, the Steering Group of Tralee Chamber would welcome the opportunity to engage with you and the relevant personnel from the Economic Development Unit specifically in relation to our submission requesting a Retail Strategy for Tralee.::The Retail sector plays a pivotal role in the employment and commercial base of Tralee, and in this context it is vital that a specific Retail Strategy is Developed just for Tralee and that its importance to the town is not watered down by being amalgamated solely into an overall country-wide retail plan.::We welcome the opportunity to engage and listen to what plans will be proposed in the County Development Plan in relation to infrastructure, public transport, and zoning development for Tralee in the context of the retail sector, and would welcome the opportunity to have some constructive dialogue on these key areas.
Details: Retail Strategy specifically for Tralee needed in the County Development Plan
Officials: Michael Scannell
Methods: The following people are Sandra Rusk - Chairperson, Brendan Culloty - Vice-Chairperson of Tralee Chamber's Retail & Town Centre Team. Derek Rusk - Manor West Retail Park. Kevin McCarthy - President of Tralee Chamber.Email sent on 1st September 2021 to the above people and to Declan O Malley - Kerry County Council, Michael Scannell - Kerry County Council, Bridget Fitzgerald - Kerry County Council. - Email, Submission named Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 issued by Tralee Chamber Alliance on 10th August 2020. - Submission
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2021-09-02
Intent: Our steering group are looking for an update on the progress of the Destination Town project as the work on the destination town is intrinsically linked to the next phases of the URDF funded works in Tralee town, design of which is advanced. We trust that this is the right time to engage and input. We would like to meet (online or in person) to get some updates and collaborate in particular in relation Key Criteria of the Destination Town as set out by Failte Ireland.
Details: Looking for update on the Tralee Destination Town Project from Kerry County Council
Officials: Michael Scannell
Methods: The following people are the Steering Group for Tralee Chamber -Michelle KIng, Chair and John Harty Vice-Chair of Tourism & Accommodation Team; Sandra Rusk, Chair and Brendan Culloty, Vice-Chair of Retail & Town Centre Team; Johnny McElligott, Chair and Aidan Turner, Vice-Chair of Night-Time Economy Team; Mark O Sullivan, Board of Tralee Chamber and Representing the Hoteliers. Kevin McCarthy, President of Tralee Chamber Email sent on 1st September 2021 to the following peopleJohn Griffin - Kerry County Council, Kevin McCarthy - President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Michelle King, Brendan Culloty, Jean Foley - Kerry County Council, Colm Nagle - Kerry County Council, Sandra Leahy, Sean Ogs, Aidan Turner, Taste Kerry, Michael Scannell - Kerry County Council, Mark O Sullivan. - Email