Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure the council area aware of Letterkenny Chamber submission
Details: NDP Review submission sent to other parties
Officials: John McLaughlin, Garry Martin
Methods: Email sent to Council with details of submission - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure the Minister understood the Housing Crisis in the North West. Not only the general issues of social housing projects but also the nature of the Defective Blocks Crisis that has made a bad situation worse.
Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Charles Ward, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Kennedy, Gerry McMonagle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, ...
Methods: President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Impress upon the Minister the importance of balanced regional development. Ensure that the lack of investment in strategic infrastructure projects in the North West were given the priority they deserve. ::Investment in skills, housing and town centre are much needed for the region.
Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Charles Ward, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Kennedy, Gerry McMonagle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, ...
Methods: President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Impress upon the Minister the importance of balanced regional development. ::Ensure that the lack of investment in strategic infrastructure projects in the North West were given the priority they deserve. ::Help the Minister to understand that investment in this region would enable the region to become net contributors in the future.
Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Charles Ward, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Kennedy, Gerry McMonagle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, ...
Methods: President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensuring the private sector views were reflected in this NW City Region Strategic Alliance.
Details: NorthWest City Region visioning workshop, with representatives from Council and Tertiary Education Cluster,
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Meeting took place on 13th May at Catalyst in Derry. It was a workshop style format. Attended by CEO of Chamber and President - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Gain an understanding of where the strategic allicance is positioned currently and discuss what the next steps are.
Details: Meeting with stakeholders from the NWCity Region convened by the Cheif Executives from Donegal County Council and Derry City Council to discuss the current status of the NW Strategic Alliance.
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Meeting held in Catalyst building in Derry on 13th May. Included representatives from the Tertiary Education Cluster, Derry Chamber. - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Secure a meeting with Policy Committee
Details: Request to Council CE to meet to discuss economic development matters
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Email to Chief Executive to request a meeting to discuss regional imbalance and deficits. To also ensure the voice of business is heard clearly. - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-19
Intent: Creating awareness of the pre-budget
Details: Pre-Budget Submission sent to senior officials of Donegal County Council
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Liam Ward
Methods: Email with Pre-budget submission sent on 3rd September - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-09-18
Intent: To ensure Council had a good understanding of Letterkenny Chamber and the work we carry out. Help them more fully understand the range and scope of our membership.
Details: Meeting to discuss Letterkenny Chamber and its relationship with the Council in terms of Economic Development.
Officials: John McLaughlin, Garry Martin
Methods: Meeting took place in County House Lifford, HQ of the Council on 1st July 2024. Discussed the Chamber, our partnership with Derry Chamber and the NW Value Proposition that we had been working on. - Meeting, Folllow up email sent to clarify the details in the meeting. Sent on 4th July 2024 - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-20
Intent: Impress on the executive that the housing issue is affecting small and large employers in terms of recruitment and retention of staff. Also to gain an understanding of the work being done within the council to address the issue, to meet targets and to help them understand how we can all work collaboratively. ::Gain an understanding of how we can engage with utility providers and others to ensure infrastructure deficits are addressed in a timely fashion in order to meet growth targets.
Details: Meeting requested by Letterkenny Chamber to discuss the findings from a housing focus group and provide feedback to the Council executive.
Officials: Patsy Lafferty, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Meeting took place on 23rd February 2024 in Letterkenny PSC. Letterkenny Chamber representatives presented their findings and explained the issues. The President was accompanied by Toni Forrester, CEO; Kristine Reynolds and VP Chris Lynch. The Council executives then addressed the issues presented. Head of Planning was also involved in the meeting. - Meeting