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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 25)
2025-11-26
Politician(s) lobbied: Sean MCKeown (Chief Executive Officer), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: That the proposed 3.5% commercial rates increase be reconsidered as a matter of urgency by Waterford City & County Council in its budget for 2026.::That an immediate meeting be convened between Council management, elected representatives, and Waterford Chamber with a delegation of retail members ahead of the Council's budget meeting.::That the Council work collaboratively with the business community to explore alternative measures which support economic activity, including: A freeze or reduction in the commercial rates multiplier; A review of parking charges and city centre accessibility; Transparent and practical supports for businesses historically excluded from rebate schemes; A structured, ongoing engagement mechanism between the Council and the retail sector.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Proposed increase in commercial rates in Waterford |
2025-10-24
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Open-loop gift cards to be excluded from qualifying under the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, in order to incentivise employers to opt for local reward options.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Enhancing the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme to strengthen local economies |
2025-07-16
Politician(s) lobbied: Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; John Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor D McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Government to pause the implementation of the current ERO, provide adequate consultation and notice periods, and establish a more collaborative process for future adjustments that balances the needs of both workers and employers.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Employment Regulation Order (ERO) increase for security workers |
2025-06-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Open-loop gift cards to be excluded from qualifying under the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, in order to incentivise employers to opt for local reward options.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Enhancing the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme to strengthen local economies |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Inform Ministers of ongoing Waterford Chamber events.::Request the Ministers to engage with the Waterford business community.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Waterford Chamber events and Government engagement with Waterford businesses |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: John Cummins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Discussion of proposals for planning flexibility, strategic development and tax incentives to encourage development of housing.::Support for South East Technological University and Waterford Airport
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Housing |
| — | SETU and Waterford Airport |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: Highlight the importance of upgrading the N24 is to the South East.::Express concerns regarding the Government's €633m road funding announcement that did not include any funding for the upgrade of the N24.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Upgrade of N24 |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Eamon Quinlan (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Blaise Hannigan (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: Support from Councillors for Tramore Tourism Information Centre
Methods: Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Support for Tramore Tourism Information Centre |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Quinn (Director of Services or Equivalent), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: Collaboration between Waterford Chamber and Waterford City & County Council for a trade mission to Märkischer Kreis, Germany.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Waterford trade mission to Germany |
2025-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Discussion of issues in relation to Waterford and how the EU can support Waterford businesses.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | EU support for Waterford businesses |
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