Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. Withstrong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives.
Details: Support development of a Coastal Innovation District
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. With strong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives. - Email
Emails were in some cases following phone calls and informal meetings and in some cases followed up with phone calls to provide context and explanation - EmailMeeting with local councilors and DoS to explain content of submission requesting rezoning of fully serviced agricultural land within the LAP and counter the proposal to sterilize this land from sustainable development - Meeting
Intent: Changes to the LAP in order to assist with the future development of the Park Developments lands
Details: Discussions & correspondence with various Public Representatives in relation to the Kilternan Glenamuck LAP in respect of Park Developments lands located therein
Intent: The presentation was to help raise awareness with the committee members around local Social Enterprise groups and also to ask them to consider the allocation of an annual budget towards the continued development & strengthening of the Social Enterprise sector in the county.
Details: On 26th June 2025 we, staff from Southside Partnership DLR, made a presentation to the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee. The presentation was around awareness raising of local Social Enterprises, a number of whom also made short presentations.
Three staff from Southside Partnership DLR, along with staff from three local Social Enterprise organisations, attended a meeting of the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee on 26th June 2025 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. - Meeting
Emails were in some cases following phone calls and informal meetings and in some cases followed up with phone calls to provide context and explanation - Email
Intent: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives. Increasing awareness, recognising and highlighting business excellence across all business sectors - private, public and charity. Rewarding business initiatives which in turn increases footfall into the area
Details: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives
Intent: The DLR Chamber of Commerce is keen to input to the vision and ambition of DLR County Council’s draft Corporate Plan and welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the final draft. By addressing the key challenges facing businesses, including rising costs, insurance premiums, childcare availability, employee upskilling and housing affordability, the council can ensure that the Corporate Plan 2025-2029 supports sustainable economic growth while enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
Details: DLR Chamber of Commerce Submission to DLR Co Corporate Plan 2025-2029
Email to invite local politicians to visit Explorium. This email included details about Explorium's exhibits, visitor numbers since reopening and newly introduced sensory rooms. - EmailLetter to invite local politicians to visit Explorium. This letter included details about Explorium's exhibits, visitor numbers since reopening and newly introduced sensory rooms. - Letter
