I wrote to families and supplied a template letter that they could use to write to their public representatives on the inequality of pay for section 39 workers and how the strike may affect them. I gave contact details specifically on TD's and Minister. Also Kerry County Councillors. - Email
Intent: To communicate a range of recommendations to Kerry County Council with a view to having the relevant alterations made to the Kerry Draft County Development Plan to accommodate those recommendations. These included, inter alia, a request for the Council to revisit its methodology for wind zoning, specifically its rationale for designating the Lough Leane Catchment as unsuitable for wind development.
Details: Consultation Response to the Draft Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028
Phone call to Michael Scannell - Director of services of Kerry County Council with Colette O Connor - CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance on Thursday 7th April 2022. - Phone call
Intent: Ensure understanding and purpose of the campaign and the importance of Ireland's dynamic and diverse Experience Economy. Support for business position and Ibec's key policy asks for the Experience Economy as detailed within the campaign, that are underpinned by an evidence-based approach which aims to encompass the needs of both business and society.
Intent: As the first issue of the draft County Development Plan is pending review by the Elected Members, the Steering Group of Tralee Chamber would welcome the opportunity to engage with you and the relevant personnel from the Economic Development Unit specifically in relation to our submission requesting a Retail Strategy for Tralee.::The Retail sector plays a pivotal role in the employment and commercial base of Tralee, and in this context it is vital that a specific Retail Strategy is Developed just for Tralee and that its importance to the town is not watered down by being amalgamated solely into an overall country-wide retail plan.::We welcome the opportunity to engage and listen to what plans will be proposed in the County Development Plan in relation to infrastructure, public transport, and zoning development for Tralee in the context of the retail sector, and would welcome the opportunity to have some constructive dialogue on these key areas.
Details: Retail Strategy specifically for Tralee needed in the County Development Plan
Submission named Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 issued by Tralee Chamber Alliance on 10th August 2020. - SubmissionThe following people are Sandra Rusk - Chairperson, Brendan Culloty - Vice-Chairperson of Tralee Chamber's Retail & Town Centre Team. Derek Rusk - Manor West Retail Park. Kevin McCarthy - President of Tralee Chamber.Email sent on 1st September 2021 to the above people and to Declan O Malley - Kerry County Council, Michael Scannell - Kerry County Council, Bridget Fitzgerald - Kerry County Council. - Email
Intent: Our steering group are looking for an update on the progress of the Destination Town project as the work on the destination town is intrinsically linked to the next phases of the URDF funded works in Tralee town, design of which is advanced. We trust that this is the right time to engage and input. We would like to meet (online or in person) to get some updates and collaborate in particular in relation Key Criteria of the Destination Town as set out by Failte Ireland.
Details: Looking for update on the Tralee Destination Town Project from Kerry County Council
The following people are the Steering Group for Tralee Chamber -Michelle KIng, Chair and John Harty Vice-Chair of Tourism & Accommodation Team; Sandra Rusk, Chair and Brendan Culloty, Vice-Chair of Retail & Town Centre Team; Johnny McElligott, Chair and Aidan Turner, Vice-Chair of Night-Time Economy Team; Mark O Sullivan, Board of Tralee Chamber and Representing the Hoteliers. Kevin McCarthy, President of Tralee Chamber Email sent on 1st September 2021 to the following peopleJohn Griffin - Kerry County Council, Kevin McCarthy - President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Michelle King, Brendan Culloty, Jean Foley - Kerry County Council, Colm Nagle - Kerry County Council, Sandra Leahy, Sean Ogs, Aidan Turner, Taste Kerry, Michael Scannell - Kerry County Council, Mark O Sullivan. - Email