Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 99)
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-12-18
Intent: Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation.Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative.The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting register be assessed together, particularly for tourism-dependent regions.Housing, tourism, planning and enterprise policies be developed in alignment, with regional flexibility built in.
Details: Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Malcolm Noonan, Kieran O'Donnell, Mary Butler, John Cummins, David Cullinane, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, ...
Methods: Email
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association
2025-12-04
Intent: Raise awareness of the funding challenges faced by our Organization
Details: Meetings and correspondence with Mary Butler TD and John Cummins TD relating to funding deficits for Waterford Intellectual disability association Limited
Officials: Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Emails with Mary Butler TD and John Cummins TD regarding funding of the Oraganization - Email, Meeting With Mary Butler TD at our Robin Hill Respite centre - Meeting
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.
Details: Pre-Budget Communication to the Seanad, Ministers and TD's highlighting the issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and the critical sustainability issues that are facing the organisations providing supports for these individuals - this includes St Michael's House.
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Catherine Martin, Mary Lou McDonald, Darragh O'Brien, Eamon Ryan, Roderic O'Gorman, Aidan Davitt, ...
Methods: Letters were sent to all Senators, TD's and Ministers. - Letter
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: We need robust infrastructure, skilled talent, and a pro-business environment to support indigenous businesses and attract foreign investment
Details: Competitiveness is challenged with red tape and complex criteria & paperwork
Officials: Joe Conway, John Cummins, Mary Butler, Conor D McGuinness
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally• Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Details: Waterford is “on the map but not on the grid.”
Officials: Joe Conway, Conor D McGuinness, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally• Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Details: Waterford is “on the map but not on the grid.”
Officials: Joe Conway, Conor D McGuinness, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second• Decouple registration from planning permission• Resource LAs to enforce• Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions)• Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative
Details: Support responsible letting while protecting housing
Officials: Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second• Decouple registration from planning permission• Resource LAs to enforce• Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions)• Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative
Details: Support responsible letting while protecting housing
Officials: Joe Conway, Conor D McGuinness, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Invest in staff & training• Modern digital planning systems• Better inter-agency collaboration
Details: Overstretched local planning departments means long delays in housing & business development
Officials: Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Invest in staff & training• Modern digital planning systems• Better inter-agency collaboration
Details: Overstretched local planning departments means long delays in housing & business development
Officials: John Cummins, Mary Butler, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway
Methods: Lobby Day Event 24 Sept - Meeting, Email