Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce

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

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

Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To finalise installation of CCTV in Killarney town

Methods: Meeting

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

Politician(s) lobbied: 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

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

Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown

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Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: Cost of doing Business in Regional Ireland and the Tourism Vat rate increase to 13.5%• Killarney Chamber seeking to maintain the Vat rate of 9% to support the cost of doing business in a regional tourism town, Killarney.• Lobbying sought and an extension granted to maintain the 9% Vat rate for a further 9months.::Lobbying sought and an extension granted to maintain the 9% Vat rate for a further 9months.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown

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