Intent: Future representatives would press for action to address Ireland's biodiversity and climate emergencies.
Details: Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
Intent: Challenge the Candidates, both currently elected officials and potentail new ones
Details: The Chamber scheduled hustings for each of the municipal districts
Intent: Highlighted the need for more focus and supports for rural busiensses to ensure that these enterprises can continue to grow and develop::Discuss the work of the chamber and the policies and areas that it is focused on including networking, market building, connections, training, advice and lobbying
Details: Speaking at event in relatiion to Bexit and supports for business, spoke directly to some of the members presently while also presenting on the issues and challenges facing busienss.
Intent: Cllrs to review and take action to ensure that the activities and attractions in the county are promoted in the right way and accessible to all .
Details: There is concern with the direction being taken in the control and management of assets and resources across the county, in particular those we depend on both for local recreation and also for tourists. The viaduct in Borris was recently closed, permission for upgrading of the Barrow Development de, ...
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
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.
Intent: A reduction in parking charges for cancer patients undergoing treatment at public hospitals
Details: Car parking charges for cancer patients
Intent: Support of local representatives against proposed Library Shared Services
Details: Objection to proposed Library Shared Services
Intent: Details on how a system could work and the economic and social benefits were presented. It was hoped that the cllrs would push forward with the introduction of a trial period of free parking as a means to stimulate the town and surrounding area. It is vital to the continued growth and development of Carlow that this matter is addresses, the Council and elected officials have a duty to the people and businesses in Carlow
Details: Proposal to trial a period of free parking in areas of Carlow town to encourage economic growth and development. This follows submissions lodged with the Council in early 2016. The Love Carlow Task Force survey also highlighted parking as an issue.
Intent: The Councillors must work as a collective to help reverse the current situation in Carlow town. The Chamber have established the Love Carlow Task force and the inclusion and involvement of all stakeholders is vital. The Cllrs must be made aware of what is happening and they must focus on working to ensure the correct resources are allocated to deal with the issues, budgetary challenges must be delivered and suggestions and involvement is imperative.
Details: Carlow Chamber have serious concerns on the direction of Carlow Town and following public meetings many areas need to be addressed. Presentation of the public realm, derelict buildings/vacant units, attracting business are some of the areas under discussion and that need attention.
