Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: To obtain a Ministerial visit to Drogheda and direct engagement between the Minister, Drogheda & District Chamber and Drogheda Port Company; to facilitate consideration of the proposed Bremore expansion in the context of national infrastructure, public expenditure and regional development priorities; and to highlight the wider economic and investment potential of Drogheda ahead of Budget 2027.
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A formal written invitation followed on 29th June, seeking to highlight the Port’s regional significance and Drogheda’s wider economic potential.
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On 28th June 2026, at an event in the 3Arena, Robert Murray, as a Director and Council Member of Drogheda & District Chamber, met Minister Jack Chambers, accompanied by Chamber Vice-President Jasmine Mathew. The Minister was invited to visit Drogheda and meet Drogheda Port regarding its development plans, including the proposed Bremore expansion. A formal written invitation followed on 29th June, seeking to highlight the Port’s regional significance and Drogheda’s wider economic potential.
Politician(s) lobbied: Alison Comyn (Senator), Seanad; Niamh Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To secure Government recognition and support for practical, locally delivered digital transformation initiatives for SMEs; to highlight the digital skills and confidence gaps identified by businesses in Drogheda; to connect local businesses with existing public digital supports; and to encourage continued policy and programme support for accessible SME training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, e-commerce, digital marketing and related technologies.
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11th June in Drogheda - Drogheda Digital Hub - launch of the Digitise Drogheda after hours workshop series.
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Various comms with the Minister's office in preparation for the launch event.
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alison Comyn (Senator), Seanad; David Conway (Chief Executive Officer), Louth County council
Intent: The toll entering Drogheda at the Donore Road has been present for decades and is proposed to remain in place until 2034. We are putting forward proposals to allow for a fairer deal for local businesses and the local community in respect of the toll system.
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24th March, Gov Buildings
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alison Comyn (Senator), Seanad; David Conway (Chief Executive Officer), Louth County council
Intent: 1. Completion will lead to development options for Drogheda Port, including a regeneration project at the town port site.2. Enhance options for the new Enterprise Park at Premier Periclase. 3. Open up lands banks for development.4. Take huge volumes of traffic out of Drogheda town centre, heralding a new look at our core town centre district.
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24th March 2026, Gov Buildings
Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: The blow was huge to the town in relation to business and public affairs. From hosting wedding guests to tourists, staff for the Lourdes Hospital, business people, locals, the place was thriving. Its transformation into an IP centre changed many things.The chamber wrote to the minister urging engagement on the matter, due to the impact its closure created.We received a standard reply, outlining the government stance on the matter. No local engagement took place.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joanna Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Our comment, “A number of companies are struggling with space in Drogheda at present and are running out of time. We risk losing them. We are also unable to assist a number of others who have expressed interest to us in moving to Drogheda.”
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Case details:An Coimisiún Pleanála - Case reference: PL15.320192Planning Authority Case Reference: 2360388By Email, we lobbied the five local TDs, seeking an update on the present situation with the new IDA Park in Drogheda. The matter has been with Coimisiun Pleanala since 2024.October 10 2025 (Lobbying date)
Politician(s) lobbied: Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alison Comyn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Incentives to do business, to increase staff numbers within the SME sector, so allowing greater scope for training and upskilling, are needed and must remain a target of government as we boost our future investment in AI and other related avenues.
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Sept 24, In Person, Royal College of Physicians, Kildare St. As part of our submission on Budget 2026, we were part of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget meeting with local representatives.
Politician(s) lobbied: Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alison Comyn (Senator), Seanad
Intent: The message coming from companies seeking Ireland as a location is that the lack of housing stock is a challenge, but that element is very much part of Drogheda’s future. Attracting and retaining talent can be achieved by forward thinking, concentrating resources in key areas that can deliver.Drogheda and District Chamber want to see the investment made to deliver the project and also pave the way for a new Drogheda North train station and transport hub for the North East.
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Sept 24, In Person, Royal College of Physicians, Kildare St. / As part of our submission on Budget 2026, we were part of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget meeting with local representatives.
Politician(s) lobbied: Joanna Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruairí Ó Murchú (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: A decision by An Coimisiun Pleanala in relation to the new IDA Park on the northside of Drogheda.
Methods: Email
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Communication made on 15th July 2025.
Politician(s) lobbied: Paula Butterly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joanna Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: We hope some solid interaction will now develop between all parties.
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