Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 15

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Most Recent Title
Acting Director of Service
Most Recent Public Body
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
First Seen
19 September 2022
Last Seen
19 September 2025

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Acting Director of Service

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Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)

Brendan Jackson

2025-09-19

Intent: Proper planning of lands in Kilternan to provide a sustainable balance of residential, educational and public open space lands within the LAP

Details: Rezoning of lands at Rockville, Glenamuck Road within the Kilternan LAP area

Methods
Emails were in some cases following phone calls and informal meetings and in some cases followed up with phone calls to provide context and explanation - EmailMeeting with local councilors and DoS to explain content of submission requesting rezoning of fully serviced agricultural land within the LAP and counter the proposal to sterilize this land from sustainable development - Meeting

Cairn Homes plc

2025-09-19

Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.

Details: General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.

Methods
Aidan McLernon and Ger Hoare met Alan Dunney in Kildare County Council office to discuss Cairn existing developments in KCC. - MeetingAidan McLernon and James Benson met with Niall Cussen in Seven Mills to discuss the Irish residential development market with walk through of Seven Mills development. - MeetingAidan McLernon and John Grace met with Kieran Kehoe and Martin Murray to discuss Cairn developments in the Meath locality. - Meeting

Intent: Invitation issued to Local Representatives and Council Officials who represent DunLaoghaire Rathdown County to and event showcasing the best in business in DLR

Details: Meet DLR County Business Community

Methods
Invitation issued to Local Representatives and Council Officials who represent DunLaoghaire Rathdown County to and event showcasing the best in business in DLR - Email

Intent: DLR Chamber urges DLR Co Co to take a holistic approach to Housing and retain current LPT levels, and not to increase LPT. A holistic approach to Housing in DLR must be taken, in terms of planning, affordability and issues such as childcare, as well as increasing revenues coming to DLR Co Co. This holistic approach must not negatively impact on current DLR citizens who already pay some of the highest property taxes in Ireland, regardless of age profile.

Details: Local Property Tax

Methods
DLR Chamber urges DLR Co Co to take a holistic approach to Housing and retain current LPT levels, and not to increase LPT. A holistic approach to Housing in DLR must be taken, in terms of planning, affordability and issues such as childcare, as well as increasing revenues coming to DLR Co Co. This holistic approach must not negatively impact on current DLR citizens who already pay some of the highest property taxes in Ireland, regardless of age profile. - EmailEmail

Intent: The presentation was to help raise awareness with the committee members around local Social Enterprise groups and also to ask them to consider the allocation of an annual budget towards the continued development & strengthening of the Social Enterprise sector in the county.

Details: On 26th June 2025 we, staff from Southside Partnership DLR, made a presentation to the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee. The presentation was around awareness raising of local Social Enterprises, a number of whom also made short presentations.

Methods
Three staff from Southside Partnership DLR, along with staff from three local Social Enterprise organisations, attended a meeting of the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee on 26th June 2025 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. - Meeting

Brendan Jackson

2025-05-23

Intent: Proper planning of lands in Kilternan to provide a sustainable balance of residential, educational and public open space lands within the LAP

Details: Rezoning of lands within the Kilternan area

Methods
Emails were in some cases following phone calls and informal meetings and in some cases followed up with phone calls to provide context and explanation - Email

Intent: The aim was to secure commitment to government funding for the project, in order to fully restore this derelict maritime heritage building, by clearly demonstrating the need for this facility and the benefit and impact it would have for sailing in Ireland.This permanent structure could provide a long-term solution for toilet and shower facilities, accommodation for athletes from all over Ireland, Irish Sailing Programme development and a centre to develop community access and outreach.

Details: The Minister for Sport and local TDs were invited to visit the existing Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire and to also view the derelict Coastguard Station at the Coal Harbour. A meeting to provide further detail on the project was arranged immediately afterwards.

Methods
A tour of the existing and proposed facilities, followed by a meeting to discuss the details of the project in more detail and to outline the costs and timeframe involved. - Event / Reception

Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project

Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts

Methods
Briefing provided to Deputy Barry Ward regarding progress on Dublin Array. - MeetingCllr. Tuite reached out to the Dublin Array team to outline she would be posting content on social media explaining the project to members of the public. Our team answered some questions from her about the project. - Informal communicationDublin Array project update with DLR Green Party Councillors. - Meeting

Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project

Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts

Methods
Briefing provided to DLRCC senior leadership team on progress of the Dublin Array Project. - MeetingHosted a 'People and Skills in the Supply Chain' Workshop in Royal Marine Hotel to discuss key challenges in Irish offshore wind industry and showcase potential of Dublin Array Project. - Event / ReceptionMeeting with DETE officials on Dublin Array Project and implementation of DETE's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy. - Meeting