Eileen Mannion

Intent: Addressing challenges the community is facing

Details: Information on challenges the community is facing

Intent: To progress Galway Chamber's priorities/ recommendations ahead of the local election to local Councillors in Galway.

Details: Local Election Call to Action

Intent: To raise awareness of EnergyCloud Ireland's first initiative in Galway and to highlight the support available from EnergyCloud Ireland to families in energy poverty across Galway in conjunction with a number of Approved Housing Bodies and Galway County Council.

Details: Invitation to the launch of a Galway-based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby 150 homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.

Intent: Alerting local representatives to the fact that AsIAm had received funding for a pilot Autism One Stop Shop in both CHO2 and CHO7

Details: One Stops Shops

Intent: Discussion with GCC about infrastructure & services

Details: Infrastructure & Services

Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.

Details: Communications regarding attendance and participation at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.

Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.

Details: Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.

Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2

Details: Galway County Council -Enough is Enough Campaign

Intent: This event, being held at RehabCare centres nationwide, was plannned raise vital funds to further the organisation’s mission of enabling individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives and pursue their goals and ambitions. The coffee morning promised a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees to connect, share stories, and, most importantly, show their support for a cause that touches the lives of thousands. Inviting political representtives was intended to raise political awareness.

Details: Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.

Intent: Raise concerns about impact of delays in planning system on economic activity

Details: Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired