Intent: To invite local representatives to attend a meeting on the supply chain disruptions to Irish agriculture caused by the Middle Eastern Conflict, leading to skyrocketing input costs, particularly fertiliser and fuel cost.
Details: IFA Kerry Public Meeting on Crisis in the Middle East
Intent: To call on the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture to intervene and ask the Chairman of Bord Bia, in the interest of fairness to our farmers, to step aside from his role.
Intent: To advocate for amendments to the Short-Term Letting (Registration) Bill that support a fair and effective regulatory framework for short-term letting while promoting tourism development.
Details: Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Email regarding STTL Bill and National Planning Strategy, as the Register for STTL Bill is less than 4 weeks away and there is no clarity on planning. - EmailEmails send regrading the meeting Kerry County Council on the 16th February 2026, to engage in discussions regarding the proposed Short-Term Rental (STR) Legislation Bill. - EmailEngagement with Cllr. Michael Shannon in advance of the West Clare Municipal District meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026, regarding a Notice of Motion on the crisis facing the self-catering industry in the west of Ireland. Follow-up correspondence sought clarification on any updates relating to the 20 May 2026 deadline. - Email
Email send by our CEO Maire ni Mhurchu to Christopher O'Sullivan & Norma Foley regarding the STR Bill associated issues. - EmailEmailed: Eoin o Brion, Sinn Fein office regarding a meeting. Meeting was never arranged. - EmailInvitation send to our annual ISCF Conference & Award Ceremony Sponsored by Tourism Ireland. - Email
Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for the KDYS/Youth Work Ireland nominees to Kerry ETB Board of Directors
Details: Seeking support for two Nominees for the Kerry ETB Board of Directors
Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for increased investment in Youth Services - Additional investment is needed in both universal and targeted services, capital funding to upgrade existing and acquire new physical spaces for youth work and cross-departmental agreements to tackle underlying social and economic issues affecting children.
Details: To prioritise investment in Youth Services in the 2025 Budget