Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Education
Intent: To engage with Minister Foley on matters of importance to Killarney, share the Chamber’s perspective on local priorities and opportunities, and maintain engagement on issues relevant to the town and wider community.
Methods: Meeting
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27 August - Killarney Park Hotel. Meeting with members of the Killarney Chamber Executive Committee
Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To share information on Killarney’s priorities and opportunities and to maintain engagement with the European Parliament on matters relevant to the town and local business community.
Methods: Meeting
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21 July 2026 - Government Buildings, New Road, KIllarney
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Norma Foley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Danny Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To support policy approaches that balance housing needs with the sustainability of the local tourism economy, including the continued availability of short-term visitor accommodation.
Methods: Letter
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Correspondence issued to elected representatives regarding policy approaches to the regulation of short-term letting (including Airbnb-type accommodation) in Killarney. The communication expressed the Chamber’s views on the importance of maintaining tourism accommodation supply and acknowledged the recipients’ positions on the matter.
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The overarching goal was to secure political support and policy clarity to strengthen the Killarney Coffee Cup Project, ensure local actions complement national legislation, and advocate for timely introduction of the Latte Levy to create a consistent regulatory environment for businesses and consumers.
Methods: Meeting
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The Chamber President sought to outline the objectives and progress of the Killarney Coffee Cup Project, a local sustainability initiative aimed at reducing reliance on single-use takeaway cups within the Killarney area. The meeting also aimed to address the current legislative gap regarding disposable cups, often referred to as the “Latte Levy,” and to seek Government support or clarity on future regulatory plans.
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To receive update on the Urban and Rural Development Programme (URDP) regarding Killarney Town
Methods: Meeting
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to discuss progression of the URDP re Killarney town
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To finalise installation of CCTV in Killarney town
Methods: Meeting
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To finalise installation of CCTV in Killarney town
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To progress development of agreed proposal of educational use of Pretty Polly Site
Methods: Meeting
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to Lobby Micheal Cahill TD to progress the development of agreed proposal to Pretty Poly site.
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Unknown
Methods: Unknown
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Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: That the government will support the proposal of a hospitality college at the Pretty Polly Site
Methods: Meeting
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The lobbing of Jack Chambers Minister of Finance during the election campaign on a proposed Hospitality College on the Pretty Polly Site
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: That the government will support the Tralee Road Bypass and accelerate the development of same.
Methods: Meeting
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We did lobby Jack Chambers Minister of Finance during the election campaign on 2 matters : 1. Tralee Road Bypass
