John Burtchaell

Intent: Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget

Details: Pre-Budget Town Hall and Local Assembly Meeting for family carers

Intent: To secure local political support for Coolmine’s six Budget 2027 priorities: protecting existing services, expanding residential and aftercare capacity, establishing a prison-based Therapeutic Community, introducing sustainable multi-annual funding, and aligning Section 39 pay with public sector rates. The intended result is improved access to treatment, sustained recovery and stronger outcomes for individuals and families.

Details: We shared Coolmine’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027, seeking investment to protect and expand addiction treatment and recovery services. Our six priorities include sustainable Section 39 funding and pay, a prison-based Therapeutic Community, redevelopment of Coolmine Lodge, regional aftercare services, , ... Read more

Intent: To ensure the cllrs know about the work of Crosscare in the area of food poverty in Finglas, Dublin 1 and Jobstown so they can: refer people to this service, refer to it in Council settings as a model of good practice and support Crosscare's applications for public funding for this work.

Details: Paula Harris of Crosscare emailed flyers and information about Crosscare Food and Support Service to 26 cllrs. to update them on the work being done in general and on developments planned in Jobstown area.

Intent: Keep officials informed of airport developments and maintain positive relations

Details: Dublin Airport Elected Representatives Newsletter – January and March Editions.

Intent: To mark the opening of AstraZeneca’s new API facility in Ireland, and bilateral meeting with An Taoiseach to discuss the importance of the life sciences sector in Ireland, including investment and access to medicines.

Details: Invitation to the opening of AstraZeneca’s new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing facility & Bilateral Meeting

Intent: Offer a tour of Jigsaw Dublin 15 and provide an update on services to young people.

Details: Meetings in Jigsaw Dublin 15 with local representatives.

Intent: Raise awareness of Prosper and its activities and maintain and strengthen working relationship with DPOs

Details: Invitation to civic reception for Pat Reen, outgoing CEO of Prosper Group sent on behalf of Mayor of Fingal Tom O'Leary. Reception held on 13th April also attended by CEO of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly.

Intent: To ensure the adoption of the variation of Fingal County Development Plan to allow for the development of the lands at Dunsink, Dublin

Details: The adoption of the Variation of Fingal County Development to progress the development lands at Dunsink, Dublin

Intent: To ensure a greater understanding of the positive contributions drone delivery services offer to the local communities and the economy

Details: Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland

Intent: Rezoning of land below for housing:- Bulford Farm, Kilcoole, Wicklow- Collegefort, Carpenterstown Rd, Castleknock, Dublin 15- Windmill. Porterstown, Dublin 15

Details: Rezoning of Lands in Fingal & Wicklow County Council Administrive Areas