Intent: To provide a comprehensive update on the project's current status to local TDs, Councillors and the public.::To discuss with Kerry County council how this project impacts on residents and landowners.
I wrote to families and supplied a template letter that they could use to write to their public representatives on the inequality of pay for section 39 workers and how the strike may affect them. I gave contact details specifically on TD's and Minister. Also Kerry County Councillors. - Email
A presentation was given on the following points: Mainstream Renewable Power global experience, explanation of Phase 1 and Phase 2 offshore wind projects, a map showing the offshore wind investigation areas and general benefits of offshore wind. - Virtual MeetingEmail to introduce Mainstream Renewable Power and give factual details on the investigation area for offshore wind. Two emails to arrange the meeting.' - EmailEvent: Office OpeningLocation: Mainstream RP Headquarters, DubTime: 11.15am- 12.00pmAttendees:Leo Varadkar An TanasiteJosepha Madigan TD and Senator Gerry HorkanMembers of IDA Mary Quaney Group CEO MRPBart Doyle Group COO MRPPaul Corrigan Group CFO MRPAdam Bruce Global Head of Corporate Affairs MRPAmisha Patel Global Head of Public Affairs and Policy MRPPoints of discussion:• Welcome and introductions by MRP • Mary Quaney delivered a 10 minute presentation – giving a company overview.• There was discussion about the company’s experience of working with local communities in Chile and Vietnam at the request of the An Tanasite • There was discussion on the Offshore Wind ambition for ireland and whether the goals good be met, and where the challenges are. Resource requirements and MARA were discussed at a high level. • It was noted that there is some disconnect between the targets announced and what is being done and the speed done at. - Event / Reception
Intent: We need an immediate (short-term) signage solution to assist visitors to the town starting from the outskirts of the town bringing visitors into the Car Park spaces, and we require an update and timeline on the Permanent measures being proposed as part of the Destination Town Programme.::The Short-term solution required must provide as previously requested: Additional 'Carparking' signage at each of the main entrances to the town, listing the number of total spaces available in the town centre for parking and directing visitors. Additional clearly identifiable 'P' parking signage along the approach routes directing visiors/public to the nearest car parking. Temporary traffic management. Visible signage in the town centre identifying walking distances to and from car parks.
Details: Parking Signage and Traffic Congestion - Tralee
Email sent on 7th July to Colm Nagle, Mikey Sheehy, Jean Foley, John Breen, MIchael Scannell - Kerry County Council and Kevin McCarthy - President of Tralee Chamber - Email
Seeking engagement with Kerry County Council and Irish Water on previously un-announced works in Tralee town centre, to ensure adequate traffic management and business/public consultation takes places - Email
Intent: Reduction of the proposed increase in development contributions for onshore wind farm developments.::SSE argued that adequate justification for the reasons behind the proposed increase was not presented within the consultation, and that the increase was contrary to national government policy. SSE also argued that the Council had not properly recognised energy infrastructure as a contributor to the national energy supply and a driver of economic growth, through avenues such as local direct investment, job creation, rates and renewable development community benefit.
Details: In its response to Kerry County Council’s consultation on Proposed Draft Development Contributions Scheme 2017 (DCS), SSE advocated strongly against the proposed tenfold increase in the development contribution level proposed for onshore wind.
Intent: Deliver of social housing programme, Improving understanding, resolving issues preventing delivery of housing, discussing new opportunities, increasing awareness of potential role of approved housing bodies.