Official - Mikey Sheehy

Methods: Press Release - 11th Oct. 2024.ISCF Calls For “Additional Clarity” on Impact of Planning and Development Bill on STR Owners and Planners.We want to ensure that the planning is not delayed by the short-term rental industry and call for a derogation for all existing quality assured properties. “We need clarity to allow established businesses to continue & planning clarity' The Press released has been shared with Politicians mentioned below. Full press release is available on request. - Email, Official Invitation to the Launch 'Analysis of the Self-Catering Sector in Ireland' by Jim Power in Bushwell Hotel in Dublin - Email, Invitation send to our annual ISCF Conference & Award Ceremony Sponsored by Tourism Ireland. - Email, ...

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Tralee Chamber Alliance

2024-11-20

Intent: A reduction of 10% on the Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV)::Two year exemption from rates for new independent businesses opening in town centres.::A commitment to lobby government colleagues on behalf of businesses facing rising costs.

Details: Meeting on Rising Business Costs in Kerry with local councillors

Officials: Mikey Sheehy, Angie Baily, Teddy O'Sullivan Casey, Paul Daly, Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan, Michael Leane, Michael Foley, Anne O'Sullivan, ...

Methods: Meeting was on Monday 18th November 2024 at Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa with Tralee Chamber Alliance - Colette O Connor, Kevin McCarthy, Mark Sullivan, Aidan Turner. Businesses - Mike Buckley, Padraig McGillcuddy, Christy Walsh, Lizzy Lyons, Sandra Rusk. Local Councillors - Mikey Sheehy, Angie Bailey, Teddy Casey O Sullivan, Paul Daly, Niall Botty O Callaghan, Michael Leane, Michael Foley, Ann O Sullivan, Deirdre Ferris, Liam Nolan, Jackie Healy Rae, Jimmy Moloney. - Meeting, Maura Healy Rae & Marie Moloney attended the meeting online. - Virtual Meeting

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Kerry Diocesan Youth Service

2024-09-20

Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for the KDYS/Youth Work Ireland nominees to Kerry ETB Board of Directors

Details: Seeking support for two Nominees for the Kerry ETB Board of Directors

Officials: Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Maura Healy-Rae, Johnny Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Niall Kelleher, ...

Methods: Email

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Kerry Diocesan Youth Service

2024-09-20

Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for increased investment in Youth Services - Additional investment is needed in both universal and targeted services, capital funding to upgrade existing and acquire new physical spaces for youth work and cross-departmental agreements to tackle underlying social and economic issues affecting children.

Details: To prioritise investment in Youth Services in the 2025 Budget

Officials: Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Maura Healy-Rae, Johnny Healy-Rae, Jackie Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, ...

Methods: Email

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Saint John of God Community Services Limited

2024-09-16

Intent: Additional residential placements for people with ID and amending the CAS model.

Details: Lobbying the securing of residential placements and addressing the CAS Model for residential placements.

Officials: Pa Daly, Norma Foley, Jackie Healy-Rae, Teddy O'Sullivan Casey, Michael Foley, Norma Moriarty, Niall Kelleher, Fionnán Fitzgerald, ...

Methods: Meeting

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DEBRA Ireland

2024-08-26

Intent: Consideration of the rights and needs of people with EB in new plans, policies and actions taken by newly elected representatives.

Details: Manifesto distributed to key elected representatives for the European and Local Elections, party spokes people on health and disability, and members of the Joint Committee on Health

Officials: Seán Crowe, Bernard Durkan, Colm Brophy, Cathal Crowe, David Cullinane, Neasa Hourigan, Gino Kenny, John Lahart, ...

Methods: A two page manifesto was distributed to all relevant candidates seeking election, party spokespeople on health and members of the Joint Committee on Health. - Email

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Tralee Chamber Alliance

2024-08-16

Intent: Tralee Chamber Alliance representatives and our members would like to highlight the ongoing and escalating challenges faced by retailers, particularly small independent business, across Tralee and the broader region. Despite the efforts made by the finance and public expenditure & reform departments last year, the same critical issues persist, jeopardizing the survival of the essential contributors to our local economies.::We urge the government to take immediate and decisive action to address these issues. Specifically, we request: A review and adjustment of the pace of minimum wage increases to better align with the economic realities facing small businesses.::The introduction of a zero-cost policy for the first three days of statutory sick pay to prevent abuse of the scheme.::Targeted financial support for small businesses to help manage the costs of extended parental leave and the upcoming auto-enrolment pension scheme.::Interventions to stabilize energy and insurance costs and add

Details: Urgent need to address the escalating cost pressures on small independent retailers - Budget 2024

Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Norma Foley, Pa Daly, Mikey Sheehy

Methods: Emails and an attached letter was sent on 12th August 2024 from Colette O Connor - CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance and Kevin McCarthy - Retail Steering Committee for Tralee Chamber Alliance to Norma Foley - Minister of Education, Jack Chambers - Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe - Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Pa Daly - TD, Mike Sheehy - Mayor of Tralee. - Email

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Tralee Chamber Alliance

2024-05-22

Intent: Tralee Chamber Alliance held a debate with the upcoming candidates for the Tralee Municipal District for the local elections. Tralee Chamber sent a survey to their members with the following questions. Q1 Which of the following is most important to you? Choices are Small Business Grants, Active Travel, Town Centre First, Tackling Vacancy/Dereliction and the top 3 responses were Tackling Vacancy, Town Centre and small business grants. ::Q2. Has your business been impacted by rate increases? The majority of responses said yes 54.55%. Q3. What are the challenges currently facing your business? The members said rising costs, anti-social behaviour, accommodation, skilled employees, inflation, tourism, Gardaí. Q4. Rank from 1-5 the most important social issues you would like to see a Local Election Candidate priortise? In Housing the majority went with Rank 1 (41.18%), Local Transport the majority went with Rank 3 (32.35%), ::Increase in Garda presence the majority went with Rank 1 (38.24%),

Details: Tralee Chamber Alliance Local Elections Debate

Officials: Mikey Sheehy, Sam Locke

Methods: Tralee Chamber Alliance in partnership with CSG host the Tralee LEA Local Election 2024 Candidate Debate live on Radio Kerry on Monday 13th May from The Belfry at Ballyseede Castle Hotel. - Event / Reception

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Clúid Housing

2024-01-19

Intent: Housing opportunities – timelines for assessing schemes was discussed, target delivery to meet housing action plans discussed, overview of project procurement was discussed to facilitate new construction projects. Engagement with elected members who contact AHB’s on behalf of new and existing residents on estate management issues which may arise. Overview of what processes are in place and confirmation that each AHB operate slightly different methods of engagement.

Details: Strategic Policy Committee Meeting - Kerry Co Co

Officials: Martin O’ Donoghue, Deirdre Ferris, Marie Moloney, Jackie Healy-Rae, Johnnie Wall, Mikey Sheehy

Methods: SPC General Meeting Kerry Co Co held on 7 December 2023 attended by James O'Halloran, Cluid and DPO's Martin O Donoghue (Director of Services), Karen Lynch SEO, Cllr D Ferris, Cllr M Moloney, Cllr J Healy Rae, Cllr J Wall, Cllr M Sheehy - Meeting

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