Letter featuring localised details of housing need in each local authority area, and invitation to discuss housing needs of older people, based on ALONE's evidence. - Letter
Intent: To influence national policy on strengthening local democracy and representation for business communities.
Details: Submission and communications to the Local Democracy Taskforce highlighting the needs and perspectives of Tipperary businesses and communities in relation to local democracy and governance.
Intent: To raise awareness of report findings and garner support for the recommendations.
Details: To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
Emailed Housing Minister James Browne's office on [6 May] to follow up on request sent (25 April) inviting him to address the launch of the Home User Guide at the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on Tuesday 27 May at Buswells Hotel. Requested that the invite be forwarded on to another Junior Minister in DHLGH if Minister Browne was unable to attend. - EmailEmailed Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell [13 May,19 May, 23 May] to follow up on request for him to address the launch of the Home User Guide at the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on Tuesday 27 May. - EmailEmailed several DPOs on [4 June] who had been invited to, but were unable to attend the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event to provide them with a brief recap of the event and attach some photos. - Email
Intent: To raise awareness of report findings and garner support for the recommendations.
Details: To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
Invited several DPOs including TDs, Senators, civil and publicservants from relevant government departments and agencies to the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event in Buswells Hotel [27 May 2025]. The event will mark the launch of the Home User Guide, a publication developed by the Irish Green Building Council with the support of Construct Innovate and Cairn Homes. - EmailOn [25 April 2025] invited Minister for Housing James Browne to address the launch of the Home User Guide developed by the Irish Green Building Council with the support of Construct Innovate and Cairn Homes at a meeting of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 27 May 2025. Subsequently corresponded with Minister Browne's office to ask that the invite be passed on to a junior ministerial colleague in his department. - Email
Intent: To seek a meeting with the newly appointed Chief Executive of Tipperary Local Authority to discuss issues affecting farmers in Tipperary.::To gain a clearer understanding of the Local Authority's Farm Inspection Scheme which is causing significant confusion among farmers in the county.
85% of businesses had to close, with some shut for several days.Many lost between €1,000–€5,000, while others lost even more.57% faced extra costs for heating, repairs, or other issues.Almost 25% think it will take over a month to recover fully.Grants to help with their losses and extra costs.Relief on commercial rates to ease their financial strain.Support for energy costs to deal with high heating bills.Better snow and ice management in commercial areas to avoid future disruption. - Meeting
Intent: To agree a new protocol for farm inspections between IFA and Local Authorities::To showcase the extensive measures being undertaken on farms to protect watercourses and enhance biodiversity, while producing high-quality food.::To set out an agreed set of principles for farm inspections.::To emphasise the need for an appropriate notice period in advance of any inspection.::To demonstrate to county councillors the level of work on water quality and biodiversity on farms and to ensure a much better understanding of how much progress is being made in these areas.
I understand that the council is considering an increase in rates, and I would like the opportunity to discuss this matter with you. Would it be possible to arrange a meeting or a call at your convenience to go over the details and explore any potential impacts this might have? - Email
