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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Intent: To showcase the wide variety of Apprenticeship Opportunities that exist in the Mid East Region. ::To introduce Minister Lawless to local employers so that they could engage with one another on the skills needs within the Mid East Region::To stress the importance of increased investment in upskilling and apprenticeships in the construction sector to create sustainable employment opportunities and address skillsshortages in the sector.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Minister James Lawless visits the Meath Apprenticeship Expo |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara McGowan (Director of Services or Equivalent), Meath County Council
Intent: To update on the new gift card initiative for County Meath to promote shop local
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Meath Economic Development Team |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Darren O'Rourke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To garner support for the priority areas identified in Chamber Budget Submission
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting Pre Budget 2025 |
2025-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara McGowan (Director of Services or Equivalent), Meath County Council; Joe Fox (Councillor), Meath County Council
Intent: Meeting to provide updates on Economic Development, Enterprise & Rural Development projects and work programme in Meath.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meath Economic Development |
| — | Enterprise |
| — | Tourism |
| — | EU Affairs & Rural Regeneration SPC |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Cowen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Chris MacManus (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Lisa Chambers (Senator), Seanad; Niall Blaney (Senator), Seanad; Pauline O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Circulate the Chamber Manifesto for Europe document to candidates running in the Midlands West Constituency and to extend an invitation for them to participate in an Elections Husting event where they could engage with the business community in Meath
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | EU Election Hustings |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: On-line Budget Briefing with Minister Chambers and Minister Donohoe
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | On-line Budget Briefing with Minister Chambers and Minister Donohoe |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To request a meeting with Minister McEntee to highlight the increase in retail crime and anti social behaviour affecting retailers in Meath.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Urgent need to address retail crime and anti social behaviour |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Des Foley (Director of Services or Equivalent), Meath County Council
Intent: Discussion on the Shopfronts/ Street Enhancement Pilot Scheme 2024- Navan
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with the Economic Development Team Meath Co Co |
2024-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Des Foley (Director of Services or Equivalent), Meath County Council; Kieran Kehoe (Chief Executive Officer), Meath County Council
Intent: Meeting with Kieran Kehoe, CE Meath County Council and Des Foley DOS MCC to discuss planned Chamber activities and opportunities for collaboration in the promotion and development of County Meath for FDI.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Kieran Kehoe |
| — | CE Meath County Council |
2024-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Helen McEntee (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: A chance for a cross section of the Meath Chamber business community to engage with Minister McEntee on a variety of concerns regarding the cost of doing business in Meath and other retail specific challenges.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Minister McEntee meet with a cross section of the Meath Chamber business community |