Liam Callaghan

Intent: Representation from local politicians at the launch event of the social enterprise in Monksland Retail Park, Athlone.

Details: Invite to the official launch event for Habitat ReStore Athlone.

Intent: Raising awareness about the work of Irish Hospice Foundation and specifically in arts, culture and engagement

Details: Met with Councillor and Senator at launch of report into Creative Ireland funded project with Local Authority in Roscommon/Mayo 'Care and Creativity in Context'

Intent: To meet with local public representatives and request their support for the removal of the Chair of Bord Bia.

Details: IFA Roscommon - Bord Bia

Intent: To ask for an emergency Board meeting of the Bord Bia Board of Directores to be convened to discuss the issue of the Chair of Bord Bia's company Dawn Farm Foods importing Brazilian Beef.::To demonstrate extreme concern about this issue and the impact it will have on the credibility of Bord Bia with farmers.::To question whether the importation of Brazilian beef by the Chair's company is compatible with his role as Chair of Bord Bia.::That, as outlined in various items of correspondence 20th January, 30th January, 6th February, 7th February to the board, a lot of other concerning issues have emerged since the last board meeting. These also need to be considered at the meeting along with other emerging issues including the fact that the Chairman's company is not part of the relevant Quality Assurance Scheme and that this was incorrect on the Food drink Ireland website curated by Bord Bia.::To welcome the announcement that there will be a full governance probe of Bord Bia which will exami

Details: Bord Bia Board

Intent: Agreed to write to Mr. Murrin to request that Mr. Murrin steps aside as Chairperson of Bord Bia for a period of time, in the interest of progressing negotiations between IFA and Bord Bia, allowing a review to take place.::To write to the Minister of Agriculture to request that Mr. Murrin steps aside as Chairperson of Bord Bia for a period of time, in the interest of progressing negotiations between IFA and Bord Bia, allowing a review to take place. In the event that Mr. Murrin does not step aside it is requested the Minister removes Mr. Murrin on a permanent basis.::It was agreed to write to IFA to stop the current protest if Mr. Murrin steps aside as Chairperson of Bord Bia for a period of time, to allow a review to take place, and the progression of negotiations between IFA and Bord Bia.

Details: Roscommon Local Authority - Bord Bia

Intent: To ascertain the position of Roscommon County Council with regards to the Living City Initiative. This will help us frame our approach to the implementation of the initiative.

Details: Query relating to Roscommon County Council approach to Living City Initiative

Intent: To engage key stakeholders by extending an invitation to the Chamber’s Annual Awards, highlighting the event’s role in celebrating business achievement, strengthening partnerships, and showcasing the positive contributions of local enterprises to the Athlone community

Details: Invitation to Chamber annual awards

Intent: Proposing the rezoning of land at Monksland Athlone for residential development

Details: contacting local council representatives regarding the Joint Urban Area Plan Athlone

Intent: A better working relationship with local authorities and better inclusion of people with disabilities during planning and implementation

Details: We ran 8 hustings for the local elections. The local manifestos included local access issues, housing, Transport, Sport. candidates where to work with IWA members to improve local conditions for people with disabilitiess

Intent: Alerting local representatives to the fact that AsIAm had received funding for a pilot Autism One Stop Shop in both CHO2 and CHO7

Details: One Stops Shops