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: 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: 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: Ireland is experiencing a significant demographic shift, with the population aged 65 and over projected to rise from 15.7% in 2022 to over 25% by 2040. As people live longer, the demand for homes that support independent, safe, and connected living is growing rapidly. The event was scheduled to demonstrate how innovative partnerships between local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) can respond to this challenge.
Details: Invited public officials (Government Ministers, Dublin West Constituency TDs and Local Area Representatives) to the official launch of a new housing scheme in Hansfield, Dublin 15, in November 2025. Minister James Browne, TD, officially opened the development. Link to the press release: https://ww, ...
Calendar invites were issued to invited guests. The date and time of the event changed three times so emails were sent to invited guests to inform them accordingly. There were calls with staff at FCC regarding scheduling and rescheduling (due to Ministers' availability). Briefing documents were also sent to Ministers' offices regarding the housing scheme - number of homes, number of residents etc. There was no lobbying carried out during the event. - Event / Reception