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2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Secretary General), Department of Transport
Intent: To influence transport policy and ensure that the needs of businesses in Tipperary and the wider region are considered in national transport planning and investment.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Participation in Chambers Ireland CEO Forum where issues around transport connectivity |
| — | infrastructure investment |
| — | and the impact on regional business competitiveness were raised with the Department of Transport. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To ensure the concerns and priorities of Tipperary businesses are represented at EU level, and to strengthen relationships with Ireland’s MEPs.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting with Cyntia Ní Mhurchú MEP and Chamber members to discuss Tipperary business priorities |
| — | EU policy impacts |
| — | and opportunities for regional development and funding. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Clare Daly (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To raise awareness of the needs of County Tipperary businesses at EU level and to secure support and information on potential funding and development opportunities.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meetings with Irish MEPs and EU officials to discuss opportunities for Tipperary businesses |
| — | access to EU funding programmes |
| — | and regional development priorities. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Andy Maloney (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; David Dunne (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Declan Burgess (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Fiona Bonfield (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Garth Aherne (Senator), Tipperary County Council; Imelda Goldsboro (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Joe Hannigan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; John Fitzgerald (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Karl Cashen (Director of Services or Equivalent), Tipperary County Council; Liam Browne (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Michael Murphy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Micheál Lowry (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Niall Dennehy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Pat English (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Peggy Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Richie Molloy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Roger Kennedy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Sinead Carr (Chief Executive Officer), Tipperary County Council; Siobhan Ambrose (Councillor), Tipperary County Council
Intent: To influence national policy on strengthening local democracy and representation for business communities.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Submission and communications to the Local Democracy Taskforce highlighting the needs and perspectives of Tipperary businesses and communities in relation to local democracy and governance. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Siobhan Ambrose (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Brian Beck (Acting Director of Service), Tipperary County Council; David Dunne (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Declan Burgess (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Garth Aherne (Senator), Tipperary County Council; Ger Walsh (Executive Manager), Tipperary County Council; Imelda Goldsboro (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; John Fitzgerald (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Kieran Bourke (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Máirín McGrath (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Niall Dennehy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Phyll Bugler (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Richie Molloy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Roger Kennedy (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Ryan O'Meara (Councillor), Tipperary County Council; Siobhan Ambrose (Councillor), Tipperary County Council
Intent: To secure support from Tipperary County Council and elected representatives for the formal establishment of Clonmel BID and endorsement of the Clonmel 2030 Vision.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocacy for the establishment of Clonmel BIDs and support for the Clonmel 2030 Vision to regenerate and promote the town center. |
2025-05-26
Politician(s) lobbied: Garret Ahearn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To secure continued and increased Garda presence in Clonmel town center, based on Chamber survey findings showing strong business support, improved safety, and reduced anti-social behavior. To influence local policing strategy and ensure long-term public safety and business confidence.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | secure increased Garda presence in Clonmel town |
2025-04-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Ryan O'Meara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: Tipperary County Council has also confirmed that they are actively advocating for Thurles’ infrastructural needs with Government Deputies, TDs, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Revised National Development Plan (NDP) 2040. |
2025-04-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: IDA buildings in Clonmel & Nenagh)
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | IDA - Clonmel and Nenagh |
2025-04-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport
Intent: Advocacy for inclusion of Tipperary in the National Development Plan (NDP) and investment in key infrastructure projects (N24 upgrade, Thurles Bypass, IDA site delivery in Clonmel, town center regeneration).
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocacy for inclusion of Tipperary in the National Development Plan (NDP) |
2025-04-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Peggy Ryan (Councillor), Tipperary County Council
Intent: Engaged with Cllr Peggy Ryan regarding the need for enhanced infrastructure and support for local businesses in County Tipperary
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | IWD |
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