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
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.
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: 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.
General presentation and meeting at LYIT on 1/3/17 - MeetingReception and dinner with invited guests at Castlegrove House Hotel on 1/3/17 - Event / Reception
Email dated 13/04/2017 looking for support for Irish Heart 'Stop Targeting Kids' campaign with draft council motion and briefing notes - EmailPhone calls on the week commencing 22nd April following up on email sent - Phone call
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
