Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-12-18
Intent: No increase commercial rates for 2026
Details: Not to increase commercial rates for 2026
Officials: Sean MCKeown, Bernard Pollard, Michael Quinn, Ivan Grimes, Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, Tom Cronin, Joe O’Riordan, ...
Methods: Email
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
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
2025-09-19
Intent: The purpose was to keep councillors informed of local developments and plans in advance of any questions or concerns arising from the community.
Details: Regnum representatives contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh area to inform them of the company’s activity to date and a proposed solar energy development near the consented Regnum BESS (ref. 2460163).
Officials: Declan Clune, John O'Leary, Catherine Burke, Liam Brazil, Seanie Power
Methods: Daragh Browne (Regnum) issued emails to Declan Clune, John O'Leary, Catherine Burke, Liam Brazil and Seanie Power in relation to the a proposed solar farm in Glenhouse and Lahardan. The information that was shared with the local residents was shared with the Comeragh councillors listed above after a round of community engagement was undertaken. - Email, Michael O'Sullivan (CEO of Regnum) spoke with local councillor John O'Leary on 28/08/25, to discuss the proposed development and some queries that were raised locally after an initial community engagement. - Phone call
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-08-25
Intent: Enable faster, better delivery on housing, transport, infrastructure, and town centre management
Details: Devolving greater authority and resources to local authorities
Officials: Fiona Quinn, Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, ...
Methods: To read the submission:https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Local-Democracy-Taskforce-Submission-by-Chambers-Ireland-August-2025-1.pdfJoint submission coordinated by Chambers Ireland, submitted to Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Submission, Email
Horse Racing Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry
Details: Stallion Trail Invitations
Officials: James Lawless, Bernard Durkan, Aidan Farrelly, Réada Cronin, Naoise O'Cearúil, Joe Neville, Martin Heydon, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, ...
Methods: Email
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To keep the councillors informed of developments and plans in their area, in advance of any any questions being raised locally.
Details: Representatives from Regnum contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh, to inform them of Regnum's activity in the area to date and a proposed renewable energy development, near the consented Regnum BESS (ref 2460163).
Officials: John O'Leary, Liam Brazil, Declan Clune, Seanie Power, Catherine Burke
Methods: Daragh Browne (Regnum) sent emails on 04/04/2025 to Councillors Catherine Burke, Seanie Power, Liam Brazil, John O'Leary, and Declan Clune to introduce them to Regnum and to arrange a meeting in Waterford. - Email, Daragh Browne followed up on the 04/04 email to Seanie Power with a phone call on 10/04/25, during which he introduced RRDL. They discussed a proposed renewable energy development, and Daragh offered to meet on the 24th. A follow-up text was sent on 22/04 to check availability for a meeting. - Phone call, Daragh Browne followed up the email to Liam Brazil from 04/04, with a phone call on 10/04/25 and left a voice mail. Another follow up call was made on 16/04/25. Sent text 22/04 to offer to meet. - Phone call, ...
Pender & Associates Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: Participation in photocall and discussion of relevant issues of concern to the retail sector.
Details: Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store
Officials: Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Conor D McGuinness, Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Michael McNamara, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
ALDI Ireland
2025-05-16
Intent: Participation in photocall and quote for ALDI press release
Details: Invite to store opening
Officials: Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Conor D McGuinness, Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.
2025-01-16
Intent: Elected councillors pledge to use factual and accurate information if elected as Councillor and bring a motion forward to their council to do the same. .
Details: Follow-up to local election pledge asking candidates who signed the pledge to : Local election pledge for candidates to pledge to: That is why we are asking you to pledge to use factual and accurate information during your election campaign, and during your term if elected as Councillor.
Officials: Andrea Dalton, Adrienne Wallace, Paul Murphy, Dan Boyle, Peter Horgan, Eoghan Kenny, Pádraig Rice, Honore Kamegni, ...
Methods: Email
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
2025-01-14
Intent: To keep the councillor informed of the status of the project, in case any he received any questions on the application.
Details: Representatives from Regnum contacted local councillor, John O'Leary, to provide updates on the Energy Storage planning application in townland of Lahardan, Co. Waterford (Planning ref: 2460163)
Officials: John O'Leary
Methods: Michael O'Sullivan (CEO of Regnum) spoke to Councillor John O'Leary to inform him when Regnum submit a response to the request for further information, and when Regnum received a positive planning decision from Waterford County Council. - Phone call