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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
2025-09-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Elizabeth Hore (Director of Services or Equivalent), Wexford County Council
Intent: To encourage more consultation on this matter between the local authority and the local business community across the county and to secure amendments that allow for more flexible signage guidelines that support local business viability.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating on behalf of local businesses regarding recently introduced restrictions on the use |
| — | placement |
| — | and design of on-street commercial signage by the local authority |
2025-09-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Support in advocating for Gorey's reinstatement in the Regional Aid Fund
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Emphasising the significant disadvantage currently faced by Gorey due to its exclusion from eligibility for IDA support under the Regional Aid Fund. |
2025-09-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Cathal Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Greater investment for SETU's Wexford Campus, to help continue it's growth and create research infrastructure
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Research & Infrastructure Investment for SETU Wexford Campus |
2025-09-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Verona Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; George Lawlor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barbara Anne Murphy (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; John Dwyer (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Ger Carthy (Councillor), Wexford County Council
Intent: County Wexford Chamber's three key priorities ahead of Budget 2026 are;1)Infrastructure, Industry & Climate -Objectives include: The continuation of the M11 Motorway, the advancement of Rosslare Europort as an ORE offshore Hub, ::2)Enterprise, Work & Economic Growth - Objectives include: Enhanced government supports for entrepreneurship and smaller businesses, a more streamlined tax system for smaller businesses to reduce administration costs, ::3)Education, Innovation & Research - Objectives Include: Greater capital investment for SETU and additional funding for Skillnet Ireland, ETB's and TU's to allow for further upskilling opportunities and increase life long learning opportunities.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | County Wexford Chamber Pre-Budget 2026 Submission |
2025-09-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Cathal Byrne (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Detailing the new tourism strategy that is coming from the government and reiterating the role tourism plays for County Wexford's businesses
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussion around new Tourism Strategy under the Minister for Enterprise |
| — | Tourism & Employment |
2025-09-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: Advocating for an increase in taxi drivers, through expansion of training avenues, modernisation of licensing requirements and financial assistance to cover the additional costings
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Addressing taxi driver shortages affecting Enniscorthy's Business Community |
2025-09-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Cathal Byrne (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Commitment to reforming the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme ::The exploration of the National Accelerator Programme for start up businesses::Reiterating the important role both our multinational and indigenous businesses have for our local and national economy, and the impact that rising costs is having on them.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Impact of Business Costs |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Facilitating funding and investment to enhance the South East region’s economic development, infrastructure advancement, and tourism growth.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating for further investment in infrastructure and regional development in Wexford & the South East region. |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Positioning Rosslare Europort as a strategic hub for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE), in turn advancing Wexford’s regional development and contributing significantly to Ireland’s clean energy transition in line with the renewable energy directive
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Wexfords development as a hub for Offshore Renewable Energy |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Progression on a West to East motorway to enhance efficiency for haulage companies, increase tourism opportunities and grow the local economy
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussion of need for a South East - West Coast motorway development |
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