Politician(s) lobbied: Christopher O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Restoration of funding and clarity around why the application was denied
Methods: Meeting
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Met with Christopher O' Sullivan TD to discuss the abrupt denial of Heritage Council funding for BIPG after 20+ years of collaboration
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice; Caroline Cronin (Councillor), Cork County Council
Intent: Understand how the DOD expect to utilise their facilities on Bere Island going forward and hopefully come to an arrangement where underused or derelict DOD properties could be put to use in the community
Methods: Meeting
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Met with Minister Helen McEntee to discuss the longstanding relationship between the DOD and Bere Island
Politician(s) lobbied: Christopher O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development; Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Feasibility Study commenced.Barrack Quay designated for island boats only.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
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Follow up with Christopher O' Sullivan TD for an update on the redevelopment of Oileán na gCaorach
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asking him to discuss with Minister Dara Calleary so the feasibility study can commence. Also asked Christopher O' Sullivan TD to follow up with Minister Timmy Dooley to designate Barrack Quay
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Castletownbere for Bere Island boats..
Politician(s) lobbied: Noel O'Donovan (Senator), Seanad; Caroline Cronin (Councillor), Cork County Council
Intent: Cork County Council to take over Lonehort Battery.
Methods: Meeting
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In person meeting with Senator Noel O' Donovan and Cllr Caroline Cronin to assist BIPG to progress the transfer of Lonehort Battery from the Department of Defence to Cork County Council.
Politician(s) lobbied: Noel O'Donovan (Senator), Seanad; Caroline Cronin (Councillor), Cork County Council
Intent: 24 hour nursing cover on Bere Island
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting with Senator Noel O' Donovan and Cllr Caroline Cronin to seek their support in restoring 24 hour nursing cover on Bere Island and that they would also contact the Minister for Health on our behalf.
Politician(s) lobbied: Danny Collins (Councillor), Cork County Council
Intent: BIPG and Cork County Council to meet and discuss the status of the housing development and how it will proceed
Methods: Phone call
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Follow up with Cllr Danny Collins to discuss the status of the proposed housing development on Bere Island and to request a meeting with Cork County Council
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: Increased funding for BIPG in 2026
Methods: Meeting
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Follow up meeting with Minister Dara Calleary to discuss the funding allocation for BIPG
Politician(s) lobbied: Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: The Department of Rural, Community Development & the Gaeltacht have agreed in principle to fund the feasibility study for the project.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
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Follow up with Ciaran Mullooly MEP to secure the commitment of the Department of Rural
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Community Development and the Gaeltacht to fund the feasibility study for the proposed redevelopment of Oileán na gCaorach.
Politician(s) lobbied: Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Support the community with issues.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting with Irish MEP's to discuss how they can best support the community as well as how they can assist with the issues facing islanders.
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: More funding streams for islands
Methods: Meeting
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Conversation regarding possible future funding streams for islands and future EU funding to potential infrastructure projects in Ireland
