Terrence Slowey

SSE plc

2018-01-19

Intent: To put forward SSEs view on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report.::To highlight the need to support the development of clean energy, such as onshore wind to help deliver the CDP's strategic objective and outlined the significant economic contribution made by the wind energy sector.::Highlighted that the restrictions placed on wind development are disproportionate compared to other forms of development i.e setback distances which are considerably greater than those outlined in the Wind Energy Guidelines 2006.::SSE argued that the County Development Plans should reflect Government energy policy which was not forthcoming in the proposals::We noted and welcome the support of offshore wind development in Irish waters.

Details: Response to consultation on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report

Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, John Campbell, Paul Canning, Tom Conaghan, Gerry Crawford, Nicholas Crossan, Albert Doherty, ... Read more

Methods: Submission

Vintners' Federation of Ireland

2017-12-22

Intent: Calling on Donegal Councillors to ensure that the proposed increase in commercial rates of 5% is not put in place. While there has been some recovery in the trade in recent years 2017 was very challenging for the pub trade in Donegal primarily due to the loss of the British Tourist trade. If put in place jobs will be lost and some small businesses will close.

Details: Proposed increase in commercial rates in Donegal.

Officials: Gerry McMonagle, Jimmy Kavanagh, Andrew Jordan, Michael McBride, Tom Conaghan, Martin Harley, John Campbell, Patrick McGowan, ... Read more

Methods: Letter

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

2017-09-21

Intent: Increased investment in community supports for people living with dementia

Details: Budget 2018

Officials: Terrence Slowey, Marie T Gallagher, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Louise O'Reilly, Seán Kyne, Pat Deering, Tony McLoughlin, Tom Neville, ... Read more

Methods: Pre-Budget events held in Dublin and Donegal - Event / Reception

Macra na Feirme

2017-09-17

Intent: Increased funding for Macra na Feirme

Details: Funding for Macra na Feirme as a rural youth organisation

Officials: Brendan McGrath, Noel Larkin, Kathleen Holohan, John Murphy, Siobhan Ambrose, Joe McGrath, Owen Keegan, Brendan Carr, ... Read more

Methods: Email campaign along with follow up phone calls - Email, Follow up phone calls - Phone call

Joe Bonner Planning

2017-05-21

Intent: Movement of Settlement Boundary to include lands currently outside of the settlement boundary

Details: Seeking amendment to a settlement boundary in Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024

Officials: Enda Bonner, Marie T Gallagher, Terrence Slowey, Michael Easbuig, John Shéamuis Ó Fearraigh, Seamus O'Domhnaill

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

Officials: Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Kevin Humphreys, Fintan Warfield, Paul Daly, Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, ... Read more

Methods: Email, Letter, Social Media, ... Read more

Disability Federation of Ireland

2017-05-19

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: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Andrew Doyle, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Griffin, ... Read more

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

2017-05-17

Intent: Nothing specific. We were there in a supportive role, promoting business in the North West

Details: General discussions on Brexit, Infrastructure, Skills, etc. This was a meeting hosted by LYIT for the British Ambassador to Ireland.

Officials: Seamus Neely, John McLaughlin, Terrence Slowey, Ciaran Brogan, Liam Ward

Methods: General presentation and meeting at LYIT on 1/3/17 - Meeting, Reception and dinner with invited guests at Castlegrove House Hotel on 1/3/17 - Event / Reception

Irish Heart Foundation

2017-05-16

Intent: Gain support from TDs, Senators and Councils for Irish Heart 'Stop Targeting Kids' Campaign

Details: Stop Targeting Kids digital marketing campaign

Officials: Terrence Slowey, Fergal Curtin, P.J. O'Hanlon, Paul Bell, Maria Murphy, Tommy Reilly, Mick Cahill, Eamonn Dooley, ... Read more

Methods: Email dated 13/04/2017 looking for support for Irish Heart 'Stop Targeting Kids' campaign with draft council motion and briefing notes - Email, Phone calls on the week commencing 22nd April following up on email sent - Phone call

Glenties Wind Farm Information Group

2017-05-05

Intent: The inclusion in the 2018-2024 CDP of a 10 times wind turbine height setback distance between turbines and places of residence/congregation. .::The protection of the six river sub basins containing the freshwater pearl mussel (Eske, Clady, Leannan, Owenea, Owencarrow and Glaskeelin) from windfarm development.::The re-powering of existing wind farms without any further intrusion on new sites.

Details: Wind energy policy in the upcoming new Co Donegal Development Plan 2018-2024

Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, John Campbell, Paul Canning, Tom Conaghan, Gerry Crawford, Nicholas Crossan, Albert Doherty, ... Read more

Methods: Email