Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: To inform members of the Oireachtas and others on the academic evidence for the success of ALONE's delivery model under the ECC
Details: Invite to Impact Assessment launch
Officials: Michaela Reilly, Bairbre Nic Aongusa, Barry Kehoe, Coilín O'Reilly, Colm Ward, Eddie Taaffe, Emer O'Gorman, Eoin Doyle, ...
Methods: Invitation to launch of ALONE's Impact Assessment report. - Email
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: Inform local authorities as to the housing needs of older people and invite them to discuss ALONE's evidence-based approach
Details: Invitation to discuss housing solutions for older people with ALONE
Officials: Richard Shakespeare, Frank Curran, AnnMarie Farrelly, Sonya Kavanagh, Simon Walton, Paddy Mahon, Joan Martin, Kieran Keogh, ...
Methods: Letter featuring localised details of housing need in each local authority area, and invitation to discuss housing needs of older people, based on ALONE's evidence. - Letter
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure the council area aware of Letterkenny Chamber submission
Details: NDP Review submission sent to other parties
Officials: John McLaughlin, Garry Martin
Methods: Email sent to Council with details of submission - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure the Minister understood the Housing Crisis in the North West. Not only the general issues of social housing projects but also the nature of the Defective Blocks Crisis that has made a bad situation worse.
Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Charles Ward, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Kennedy, Gerry McMonagle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, ...
Methods: President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Impress upon the Minister the importance of balanced regional development. Ensure that the lack of investment in strategic infrastructure projects in the North West were given the priority they deserve. ::Investment in skills, housing and town centre are much needed for the region.
Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Charles Ward, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Kennedy, Gerry McMonagle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, ...
Methods: President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Impress upon the Minister the importance of balanced regional development. ::Ensure that the lack of investment in strategic infrastructure projects in the North West were given the priority they deserve. ::Help the Minister to understand that investment in this region would enable the region to become net contributors in the future.
Details: President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Charles Ward, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Kennedy, Gerry McMonagle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, ...
Methods: President's Lunch on 6th June in Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny.President made a speech outlining the business community's main priorities. - Event / Reception
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensuring the private sector views were reflected in this NW City Region Strategic Alliance.
Details: NorthWest City Region visioning workshop, with representatives from Council and Tertiary Education Cluster,
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Meeting took place on 13th May at Catalyst in Derry. It was a workshop style format. Attended by CEO of Chamber and President - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Gain an understanding of where the strategic allicance is positioned currently and discuss what the next steps are.
Details: Meeting with stakeholders from the NWCity Region convened by the Cheif Executives from Donegal County Council and Derry City Council to discuss the current status of the NW Strategic Alliance.
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Meeting held in Catalyst building in Derry on 13th May. Included representatives from the Tertiary Education Cluster, Derry Chamber. - Meeting
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Secure a meeting with Policy Committee
Details: Request to Council CE to meet to discuss economic development matters
Officials: Garry Martin, John McLaughlin
Methods: Email to Chief Executive to request a meeting to discuss regional imbalance and deficits. To also ensure the voice of business is heard clearly. - Email
Women for Election
2024-09-20
Intent: Partnerships with Women for Election and Councils on applying for funding and programmes delivered to encourage more women to become involved with local politics.
Details: Engaging Councils offering support for the Department of Local Governments funding call for councils to encourage participation of women and diverse groups in local government
Officials: Coilín O'Reilly, Eoin Doyle, Ann Doherty, Moira Murrell, John McLaughlin, Richard Shakespeare, Frank Curran, AnnMarie Farrelly, ...
Methods: Emailed each County and City Council offering support for applying for the funding and programme support - Email