Intent: An approval of the proposal for the Toppins Field development in the South side of the city. It was also hoped to secure a commitment from Council that housing developments would be prioritised and that section 139 would only be invoked in emergency situations.
Details: Lobbying on housing development decisions, and implementation of Mayor's proposed modular housing scheme
Intent: The intention was to introduce the councillors to the development company and inform them that the project was in the early stages of development, ensuring they were aware of it before receiving any local queries.
Details: Regnum Renewables and Ivan Yates, in an advisory role, engaged with the local councillors in the Municipal District of Adare- Rathkeale, to introduce them to Regnum and a proposed solar development in the townlands of Rintulla and Tuogh.
Michael O'Sullivan (Regnum) and Ivan Yates (providing advisory services to Regnum) met with Bridie Collins, Stephen Keary, Adam Tesky, Tommy Hartigan, and John O'Donoghue, individually, in the Woodlands Hotel on 12/02/2025, to outline Regnum's strategy in the area, the timelines and background of the proposed project. - MeetingMichael O'Sullivan (Regnum) and Ivan Yates (providing advisory services to Regnum) met with TD Niall Collins and Councillor Ger Ward, in Buswell's Hotel on 19/02/2025, to outline Regnum's strategy in the area, the timelines and background of the proposed project. - MeetingPhone calls were made by Michael O'Sullivan (Regnum) on 07/02/25 to Bridie Collins, Stephen Keary, Adam Tesky, Tommy Hartigan, Ger Ward and John O'Donoghue, to introduce Regnum and the proposed project to the councillors and to arrange an in-person meeting. - Phone call
Intent: Intended to introduce the councillors to the development company and to inform them that the project was in development and to ensure they were aware of it before they received any queries locally on it.
Details: Regnum Renewables engaged with the local councillors in the Municipal District of Adare-Rathkeale, to introduce them to Regnum and a proposed solar development in the townlands of Rintulla and Tuogh.
Michael O'Sullivan and Ivan Yates (providing advisory services to Regnum) met with Bridie Collins, Stephen Keary, Adam Tesky, Tommy Hartigan, and John O'Donoghue, individually, in the Woodlands Hotel on 12/02/2025, to outline Regnum's strategy in the area, the timelines and background of the proposed project. - MeetingMichael O'Sullivan and Ivan Yates (providing advisory services to Regnum) met with TD Niall Collins and Councillor Ger Ward, in Buswell's Hotel on 19/02/2025, to outline Regnum's strategy in the area, the timelines and background of the proposed project. - MeetingPhone calls were made on 07/02/25 to Bridie Collins, Stephen Keary, Adam Tesky, Tommy Hartigan, Ger Ward and John O'Donoghue, to introduce Regnum and the proposed project to the councillors and to arrange an in-person meeting. - Phone call
Intent: Raise profile of the National FRC Programme and provided an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC representatives from their region.::Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 including seeking an optimum core funding of €240,000 for all 121 Family Resource Centres.
Details: The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on 25th of June in Dublin.
Political engagement event held on Tuesday 25th of June in Buswells hotel in Dublin. Included launch of the FRCNF Pre-Budget Submission for 2025. - Event / Reception