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2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart mobility, and innovation-led placemaking that enhances public spaces and supports local businesses.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Support placemaking through Future DLR |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart mobility, and innovation-led placemaking that enhances public spaces and supports local businesses.
Methods: Lobby day
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Support placemaking through Future DLR |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan setsambitious targets across energy efficiency, transportelectrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and publicengagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local authorities to scale action quickly and visibly. Investment in practical community-led initiatives will help deliver on national targets while building public trust and participation.
Methods: Lobby day
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Support delivery of DLR’s Climate Action Plan |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan setsambitious targets across energy efficiency, transportelectrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and publicengagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local authorities to scale action quickly and visibly. Investment in practical community-led initiatives will help deliver on national targets while building public trust and participation.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Support delivery of DLR’s Climate Action Plan |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding for similar large-scale mixed-tenure projects across Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, particularly in serviced land zones.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Unlocking Housing Supply in Growth Areas |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding for similar large-scale mixed-tenure projects across Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, particularly in serviced land zones.
Methods: Lobby day
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Unlocking Housing Supply in Growth Areas |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Many DLR-based SMEs are active in clean tech, biotech, and digital innovation but face barriers accessing R&D tax supports. Budget 2026 should simplify credit access for smaller firms, particularly in areas like Sandyford andCherrywood, where innovation clusters are growing. Thiswould boost local job creation and strengthen Ireland’snational research ecosystem.
Methods: Lobby day
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Prioritize DLR SMEs in R&D tax credit expansions |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Many DLR-based SMEs are active in clean tech, biotech, and digital innovation but face barriers accessing R&D tax supports. Budget 2026 should simplify credit access for smaller firms, particularly in areas like Sandyford andCherrywood, where innovation clusters are growing. Thiswould boost local job creation and strengthen Ireland’snational research ecosystem.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Prioritize DLR SMEs in R&D tax credit expansions |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Maeve O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. Withstrong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives.
Methods: Lobby day
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Support development of a Coastal Innovation District |
2025-09-29
Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Colgan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Anna Grainger (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Robert Jones (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Sean McLoughlin (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Peter O'Brien (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Jim O'Leary (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Marie Baker (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Dan Carson (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Michael Clark (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Maurice Dockrell (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Conor Dowling (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Martha Fanning (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; JP Durkan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Mary Fayne (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Lorraine Hall (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Melisa Halpin (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Thomas Joseph (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Tom Kivlehan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Justin Moylan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Jacqueline Burke (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Jim Gildea (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Hugh Lewis (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Frank McNamara (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Dave O'Keeffe (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Carrie Smyth (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Lauren Tuite (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Kazi Ahmed (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Kevin Daly (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Pierce Dargan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Michael Fleming (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Lettie McCarthy (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Tom Murphy (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Oisín O'Connor (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Liam Dockery (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; John Hurley (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Eva-Elizabeth Dowling (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; John Kennedy (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Barry Saul (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. Withstrong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Support development of a Coastal Innovation District |
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