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 raise awareness of report findings and garner support for the recommendations.
Details: To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted and invited elected/ designated officials to attend a breakfast forum event to discuss to the crucial role which healthy , ...
Emailed [10 May] Minister of State Colm Burke TD’s office to request he give the keynote address at a Healthy Homes Ireland event in Buswells Hotel to be held on June 20. The Minister was invited to address how healthy homes make a positive impact on public health given his recent appointment as Minister for Public Health. - EmailEmailed [11 June] Mary Fitzpatrick TD to ask her whether she would consider tabling parliamentary questions relating to the link between poor housing and health. - EmailEmailed [22 May] Sean Crowe TD to invite him to Health to speak at a Healthy Homes Ireland event on the importance of good quality homes for public health as Cathaoirleach of the Committee on Health. - Email
Intent: Request for Additional Support from Mayo County Council, Strategies to Target Vacant Commercial Properties By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies for vacant commercial properties, Mayo County Council can significantly enhance the business environment in Ballina. The Council's proactive support will be crucial in revitalizing the town’s commercial landscape, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents.
Details: Advice to Tom Gilligan, Director of Services, Mayo County Council Challenges Facing Businesses in Ballina
Intent: Advice to Tom Gilligan, Director of Services, Mayo County Council about the Challenges Facing Businesses in BallinaEconomic Uncertainty. By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies for vacant commercial properties, Mayo County Council can significantly enhance the business environment in Ballina. The Council's proactive support will be crucial in revitalizing the town’s commercial landscape, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents.
Details: Email Mayo County Council Director of Services Tom Gilligan relating to business supports for businesses in Ballina and vacant buildings
Intent: To mark this milestone, a series of public events will take throughout the year, offering opportunities for the communities of Ballina to connect, to celebrate Ballina and communicate a new narrative about the town and its people. Ballina 2023 aims to build civic pride and public engagement, and build a legacy for the future. Honouring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring hope for the future.Showcasing Ballina to the wider community on a national and international level.
Details: Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.
