Colm McCourt
2021-04-30
Current/Former DPOFAQ
Intent: Rezoning
Details: Dundalk Stadium
Officials
Methods
Email
Official Profile
Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Louth County council
First Seen
21 January 2016
Last Seen
30 April 2021
Observed Titles
Councillor
Observed Public Bodies
Louth County council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Polio Survivors Ireland
2020-01-02
Intent: Awareness of issues causing people with disabilities to be unable to move around public areas freely::Removal of a tree causing a blockage for those with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, in a public place
Details: Obstruction of public pathways which cause issues for people with mobility problems
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Methods
Brendan Moore, member of Polio Survivors Ireland and known as a disability activist locally, called on Louth County Council to remove a dangerous tree at Longwalk, Dundalk, which is ripping up the footpath and becoming an obstruction for people with mobility issues. - Lobby day
Retailers Against Smuggling
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance of Cavan and Monaghan Councillors plus TDs at meeting on illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Details: Letter to Councillors after local elections to introduce RAS; invitation to Cavan and Monaghan Couoncillors plus noted TDs to attend meeting in Cavan to discuss illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Officials
Methods
EmailLetter
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2019-09-20
Intent: Future representatives would press for action to address Ireland's biodiversity and climate emergencies.
Details: Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
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Pressed European election candidates at election hustings about their goals for biodiversity and ours, demanding significantly increased ambition. - Informal communicationEmailSocial Media
Engineers Ireland
2019-09-18
Intent: A public event organised by Engineers Ireland to highlight the role of engineers and engineering-led organisations in the area of future energy.
Details: Future Energy Forum in Dundalk
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Held in association with Engineers Ireland's North East region, the Future Energy Forum in May at Dundalk IT, aimed to provide members and guests with the opportunity to explore Ireland’s future energy supply and demand; the latest technologies and solutions driving Ireland’s transition to low carbon energy use; and the impact of current and future energy needs on business and home. Eamon Ryan TD spoke at the event as a speaker and on a panel. Noel Keelan Councillor attended. Over 100 people were present. The views of Engineers Ireland were expressed that evening re energy policy. - Event / ReceptionTwo Government Ministers were invited to attend and speak as part of the Forum but were unable to attend and sent their apologies. Councillors and political representations from the North East region were all invited. The names are provided below. - Email
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2017-05-21
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Heritage Bill
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Methods
EmailInformal communicationLetter
Disability Federation of Ireland
2017-05-19
Current/Former DPOFAQ
Intent: To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
Officials
Irish Cancer Society
2017-05-19
Intent: A reduction in parking charges for cancer patients undergoing treatment at public hospitals
Details: Car parking charges for cancer patients
Officials
Methods
2 Phone calls with Cllr Nial Ring between 7 March and 30 April.2 phone calls with Cllr Marie Casserly between 8 March and 16 April. - Phone call90 e-mails responding to messages of support from Councillors. - Email
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2017-01-17
Intent: to secure support for Congress charter for fair conditions of work
Details: meeting with Louth County Council
Officials
Methods
meeting held 21 November - Meeting
Herr Ltd
2016-09-02
Current/Former DPOFAQ
Intent: To increase the funding by the Local Authority to invest in improvements for safe cycle way routes to schools.
Details: Proposed that Funding for safe cycle ways be provided from the Development contribution scheme to soften the economic impacts from high oil prices as a result of oil depletion and peak Oil.
Methods
Safe road crossings at schools for young cyclists. Providing traffic separated cycleways through parks and green spaces between residential areas and schools, shops and train stations. - Email