Martin Ryan

Intent: An approval of the proposal for the Toppins Field development in the South side of the city. It was also hoped to secure a commitment from Council that housing developments would be prioritised and that section 139 would only be invoked in emergency situations.

Details: Lobbying on housing development decisions, and implementation of Mayor's proposed modular housing scheme

Intent: During her speech, the president of Limerick Chamber raised a number of economic development concerns that needed intervention and support from policy makers

Details: President's speech at the Business Chamber Luncheon

Intent: To reduce overall rate increase, and highlight the negative impact the 6% increase would have on SMEs

Details: Limerick Chamber wrote to executive and elected representatives to highlight concerns regarding commercial rate increase

Intent: Increase provision of affordable housing in Limerick

Details: Presentation to the Full Council of Limerick City and County Council

Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026

Intent: The delegation intended to secure €10,000 per annum for a Service contract to run a vehicle to help maintain the vast area of Trail Walks within the Ballyhoura Region. It was noted the need for funding It was also agreed for LCCC to look into what supports may be available to support the work being carried out by the CE Scheme

Details: Met with the Councillors of Kilmallock/Cappamore Limerick CCC to seek a Service Contract similar to Kilmallock's CE Scheme per Annum, delegation asked for €10,000 PA as Lough Gur previously received €46,000

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.

Intent: Secure no increase to commercial rates for 2025, as well as the expansion of the current SME scheme

Details: Limerick Chamber Lobbied Limerick City and County Council to not increase commercial rates for 2025

Intent: To provide an update on Eli Lilly's strategic operations in Limerick and to update stakeholders on the development of the new site at Raheen Business Park

Details: Local Footprint and Operations in Limerick

Intent: To raise awareness amongst local elected representative stakeholders about progress, and local community and economic impact to date of Lilly's new manufacturing facility under construction at Raheen, Co. Limerick.

Details: Project Progress and Economic Impact of Lilly Limerick.