Intent: To keep local elected representatives informed of the proposed solar farm development in advance of any queries from the community, and to establish clear lines of communication ahead of the planning process.
Details: Regnum Renewables shared information with the Listowel councillors about an upcoming solar farm proposal in the area (planning ref: 2660763), prior to the commencement of community engagement and ahead of any queries from local residents.
On 15 June 2026, Regnum Renewables emailed the Listowel councillors — Jimmy Moloney, Michael Leane (Cathaoirleach), Tom Barry, Michael Foley (Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council), Liam 'Speedy' Nolan and Aoife Kennelly (Leas-Chathaoirleach) — to share information on the proposed solar farm development (planning ref: 2660763). - EmailOn 17 June 2026, Regnum representatives met with Cllr Michael Foley (Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council) in Ballylongford to brief him on the proposal and community consultation strategy. - MeetingOn 18 June 2026, Regnum representatives met with Cllr Aoife Kennelly (Leas-Chathaoirleach) in Listowel to brief her on the proposal and community consultation strategy. - Meeting
Intent: To invite the Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity to address IFA's three regional meetings on the draft Nature Restoration Plan.::To invite local TDs to attend IFA's three regional meetings on the draft Nature Restoration Plan.::To invite MEPs to attend IFA's three regional meetings on the draft Nature Restoration Plan.
Intent: To provide a comprehensive update on the project's current status to local TDs, Councillors and the public.::To discuss with Kerry County council how this project impacts on residents and landowners.
Intent: To invite local representatives to attend a meeting on the supply chain disruptions to Irish agriculture caused by the Middle Eastern Conflict, leading to skyrocketing input costs, particularly fertiliser and fuel cost.
Details: IFA Kerry Public Meeting on Crisis in the Middle East
Intent: To invite Minister of State Michael Healy Rae, local TDs, Kerry Councillors and MEPs to attend the IFA Kerry AGM 2026.::To invite MEP Billy Kelleher to speak on the Mercosur Deal.::To discuss the current challenges facing farming and how EU policy decisions impact at farm level.::To discuss the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.
Intent: To call on the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture to intervene and ask the Chairman of Bord Bia, in the interest of fairness to our farmers, to step aside from his role.
Intent: To advocate for amendments to the Short-Term Letting (Registration) Bill that support a fair and effective regulatory framework for short-term letting while promoting tourism development.
Details: Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Email regarding STTL Bill and National Planning Strategy, as the Register for STTL Bill is less than 4 weeks away and there is no clarity on planning. - EmailEmails send regrading the meeting Kerry County Council on the 16th February 2026, to engage in discussions regarding the proposed Short-Term Rental (STR) Legislation Bill. - EmailEngagement with Cllr. Michael Shannon in advance of the West Clare Municipal District meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026, regarding a Notice of Motion on the crisis facing the self-catering industry in the west of Ireland. Follow-up correspondence sought clarification on any updates relating to the 20 May 2026 deadline. - Email
Intent: To extend an invitation to attend a farm walk hosted by the Kerry IFA on the farm of William Murphy in Glencar and will cover key topics including GAEC 2, rewetting, peaty soils, SPAs, and SPCs.::To highlight significant concerns regarding some of the proposals around rewetting, as well as issues with land designations and GAEC 2. These topics will be discussed in detail during the event. Additionally, members of the NPWS will be in attendance to answer questions and engage in discussion.
