Intent: Tralee Chamber believes the next RSES must support a delivery-focused framework centred on: 1. Liveability and quality of place. 2. Housing and infrastructure activation. 3. Renewable energy and green industry. 4. Community benefit and inclusion. 5. Regional connectivity. 6. Skills and workforce development. 7. Sustainable and balanced regional investment. ::Regional communities must be empowered not only to accommodate growth, but to benefit directly from it through sustainable employment, improved infrastructure, enhanced quality of life and long-term economic opportunity. The future success of the Southern Region will depend on the State's ability to invest confidently and consistently in the potential of regional Ireland.
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 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: Tralee Chamber Alliance received from Kerry County Council the following funds: Environment Department €7000 on 11th February 2026 and CSF (Community Support Fund) €12500 on 12th March 2026 both were funding for Christmas in Tralee 2025.
Christmas in Tralee 2025 programme included Festive Flair in The Square, 2 parades, Island of Geese Festive Market, Tralee Unwrapped, Ernie the Elf, Christmas Movie Magic, New Year's Eve party and more from 29th November 2025 to 31st December 2025. - Event / Reception
Intent: Reform of Employer PRSI and Social Charges to ease cost pressures.::Enhanced Wage Subsidy and SME Support Schemes to protect jobs.::Investment in apprenticeships, lifelong learning and language training to strenghten workforce resiilence.::Greater focus on Housing, Town-Centre regeneration and Infrastructure to sustain long term growth.
Email was sent to Minister Norma Foley, Pa Daly TD and Councillor Mikey Sheehy on 22nd August 2025 with Tralee Chamber Pre-Budget 2026 Submission https://online.flippingbook.com/view/250659218/ - Email
Intent: On Behalf of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Tralee Municipal District Council calls on Kerry County Council to explore the relocation of the Tralee Tourist Office from its current location to a more prominent and accessible location in the heart of Tralee Town Centre.
