William Paton

Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

Details: Stallion Trail Invitations

Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d

Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers

Intent: International business is important and we need to continue to support it for many reasons. Not just exports, but also imports play a vital role in our local economies::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events

Details: International Carlow - An Exploration of the International Reach and Connections of Companies around Carlow report was launched at the Presidents Lunch

Intent: Carlow 2040 needs to commence as the impact on our town and county will be a game changer::To attract new business it is vital that the town and county are in a strong position, not just visually but also in terms of business offering

Details: Carlow is continuing to grow and develop and it is vital that we support this with enhanced and supported spending in the right areas. We need to get a tenant into the new IDA Advances Site

Intent: To invite stakeholders to celebrate the launch of the NUA Carlow factory and to showcase the innovative methods of producing timber frame and light gauge steel frames for high-quality, sustainable homes.

Details: Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing

Intent: To ensure that Irish Government used the flexibility provided under the revised Directive to remove VAT on AEDs

Details: Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022 amending Directives 2006/112/EC and (EU) 2020/285

Intent: Representation of Interests of chamber members and businesses across the county::Input on the strategic policy and direction of the council in a range of areas

Details: Planning, Environment, Climate and Bio-diversity Action, Energy and Agriculture SPC

Intent: In advanit is important that we continue to do everything in our power to ensure that Carlow remains open for business and that we do not restrict the current or future potential of our county.ce of upcoming motions and votes in relation to the County Carlow Development Plan, we wanted to express views from the business community in relation to some of the areas being considered. In particular in relation to the River Barrow::One of our biggest assets is undoubtedly the River Barrow and there is an abundance of untapped potential along the waters that flow through the County, formulating the right plan for the enhancement of infrastructure along this great resource will have huge economic benefit for communities right across our county. Like Carlow 2040, we need to work collaboratively to develop a plan for the enhancement of infrastructure along the Barrow, ensuring it is accessible and open for all to appreciate::no barriers or restrictions are put in place that could impede the fu

Details: In advance of upcoming motions and votes in relation to the County Carlow Development Plan, we wanted to express views from the business community in relation to some of the areas being considered. In particular in relation to the Barrow

Intent: Representation of Interests of chamber members and businesses across the county::Input on the strategic policy and direction of the council in a range of areas

Details: Planning, Environment, Climate and Bio-diversity Action, Energy and Agriculture SPC

Intent: Representation of Interests of chamber members and businesses across the county::Input on the strategic policy and direction of the council in a range of areas

Details: Planning, Environment, Climate and Bio-diversity Action, Energy and Agriculture SPC