Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
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
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Collaboration between Waterford Chamber and Waterford City & County Council for a trade mission to Märkischer Kreis, Germany.
Details: Waterford trade mission to Germany
Officials: Michael Quinn
Methods: 7th March and 17th April 2025 - Meeting
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Waterford Council support for and to partner with Waterford Chamber on 'Think Waterford First' initiatives.::Waterford Council collaboration with Waterford Chamber and financial support for various Chamber events and initiatives, such as the Waterford Gift Card, Toys4Engineers Conference & Expo, Tramore Tourism Information Centre, FDI Dinner Event, Waterford Business Awards, and Think Waterford First Accreditation.
Details: Collaboration between Waterford Chamber and Waterford City & County Council on marketing initiatives to promote Waterford
Officials: Michael Quinn
Methods: 20th January 2025 - Virtual Meeting, 24th January 2025 - Meeting
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Highlight concerns of businesses regarding the Council's decision to close off temporary vehicle access to pedestrian streets in Waterford City centre.
Details: Vehicle access to pedestrian streets in Waterford City
Officials: Michael Quinn
Methods: 15th January 2025 - Email
HeatGrid Limited
2025-04-29
Intent: Inform the Council about our aim to build a district heating project in Waterford
Details: Waterford District Heating Project
Officials: Sean MCKeown, Ivan Grimes, Fergus Gleeson, Michael Quinn
Methods: Meeting to present our plans for a low-carbon district heating project in Waterford - Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-04-22
Intent: Town Centre Balance - stop town centres hollowing out
Details: Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns
Officials: John Cummins, Billy Kelleher, Sean MCKeown, Michael Quinn, Ivan Grimes, Niall Cussen, Conor D McGuinness
Methods: Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-04-17
Intent: Town Centre Balance - stop town centres hollowing out
Details: Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns
Officials: John Cummins, Billy Kelleher, Sean MCKeown, Michael Quinn, Ivan Grimes, Niall Cussen
Methods: Meeting, Email
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-02-18
Intent: Waterford City & County Council to confirm its policy regarding whether or not see-through shutters are permitted in retail premises.::If see-through shutters are not permitted, can Waterford City & County Council explain its solution for protecting businesses in the city centre who are concerned about the safety of their staff and premises.
Details: Concern regarding city centre security and business protection
Officials: Ivan Grimes, Michael Quinn, Sean MCKeown
Methods: Email sent on 18th February 2025. - Email
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-21
Intent: Support from Waterford City & County Council to facilitate a visit to Waterford by a group of German business people aiming to develop trade links with Waterford businesses.
Details: Trade visit of German business people to Waterford City
Officials: Michael Quinn
Methods: Meeting on 13th September 2024. - Virtual Meeting
Chambers Ireland
2025-01-16
Intent: Close working relationship with Local Government supporting businesses countrywide
Details: Highlighting Local Government topics in our General Election Manifesto
Officials: Shane Tiernan, Lar Power, Anthony Flynn, Cathal Flynn, Aidan Blighe, Dara McGowan, John Brannigan, Gordon Daly, ...
Methods: Meeting