Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2025-08-27
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.
Details: Tralee Chamber Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Officials: Norma Foley, Pa Daly, Mikey Sheehy
Methods: 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
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2025-05-28
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.
Details: Relocation of Tralee Tourist Office
Officials: Mikey Sheehy
Methods: Colette O Connor from Tralee Chamber Alliance emailed Councillor Mikey Sheehy. - Email, Colette O Connor from Tralee Chamber Alliance phoned Councillor Mikey Sheehy numerous times. - Phone call
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2025-05-28
Intent: On Behalf of Tralee Chamber Alliance asks Tralee Municipal District Council to review how buskers operate in the town centre and to ascertain if regulations may be required.
Details: Regulations on Buskers
Officials: Mikey Sheehy
Methods: Colette O Connor from Tralee Chamber Alliance sent email to Mike Sheehy. - Email, Colette O Connor from Tralee Chamber Alliance phoned Councillor Mikey Sheehy numerous times. - Phone call
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To have lands at Ballyvelly, Tralee, Co. Kerry be rezoned as residential as part of Variation of Kerry County Development Plan
Details: Lands at Ballyvelly, Tralee, Co. Kerry to be rezoned as residential
Officials: Anne O'Sullivan, Mikey Sheehy, Paul Daly, Sam Locke, Terry O'Brien, Deirdre Ferris, Angie Baily, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Phone call
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2025-05-14
Intent: Tralee's town centre has the potential to become a leading example of an inclusive, sustainable, and culturally vibrant urban space - one that serves as a hub for artists, and entrepreneurs while championing biodiversity and environmental responsibility. Our submission focuses on practical, people-first solutions that will create a welcoming, accessible, and economically dynamic town centre, aligning with Tralee Chamber's strategic vision.::1. A Cultural and Creative Hub: Empowering Artists and Creators by investing in existing infrastructure, Enhancing Public Space for Cultural Expression and Street Activation and Live Music.::2. Sustainability and Biodiversity: A Green vision for Tralee by Prioritising Green Infrastructure such as tree-planting, high-quality parasols and retractable awnings. Urban Biodiversity and Green Spaces, Sustainable Mobility and Accessibilty.::3. A Town Centre that Works for People: Supporting Local Businesses and Enterprises through grants, incentives etc. Af
Details: Chamber Submission to County Development Plan
Officials: Mikey Sheehy
Methods: Colette O Connor from Tralee Chamber Alliance sent email with the submission to Councillor Mikey Sheehy on Friday 21st March 2025 - Submission
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry for the development of affordable housing
Details: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Officials: Angie Baily, Anne O'Sullivan, Michael Leane, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Cronin, Brendán Fitzgerald, Charlie Farrelly, Dan McCarthy, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Self Catering Federation
2025-01-08
Intent: See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.
Details: Short-Term Rental (STR) Legislation Bill
Officials: Holly Cairns, Malcolm Byrne, Alan Dillon, Christopher O'Sullivan, Niamh Smyth, Norma Foley, Peter Burke, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, ...
Methods: Press Release - 11th Oct. 2024.ISCF Calls For “Additional Clarity” on Impact of Planning and Development Bill on STR Owners and Planners.We want to ensure that the planning is not delayed by the short-term rental industry and call for a derogation for all existing quality assured properties. “We need clarity to allow established businesses to continue & planning clarity' The Press released has been shared with Politicians mentioned below. Full press release is available on request. - Email, Official Invitation to the Launch 'Analysis of the Self-Catering Sector in Ireland' by Jim Power in Bushwell Hotel in Dublin - Email, Invitation send to our annual ISCF Conference & Award Ceremony Sponsored by Tourism Ireland. - Email, ...
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2024-11-20
Intent: A reduction of 10% on the Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV)::Two year exemption from rates for new independent businesses opening in town centres.::A commitment to lobby government colleagues on behalf of businesses facing rising costs.
Details: Meeting on Rising Business Costs in Kerry with local councillors
Officials: Mikey Sheehy, Angie Baily, Teddy O'Sullivan Casey, Paul Daly, Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan, Michael Leane, Michael Foley, Anne O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: Meeting was on Monday 18th November 2024 at Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa with Tralee Chamber Alliance - Colette O Connor, Kevin McCarthy, Mark Sullivan, Aidan Turner. Businesses - Mike Buckley, Padraig McGillcuddy, Christy Walsh, Lizzy Lyons, Sandra Rusk. Local Councillors - Mikey Sheehy, Angie Bailey, Teddy Casey O Sullivan, Paul Daly, Niall Botty O Callaghan, Michael Leane, Michael Foley, Ann O Sullivan, Deirdre Ferris, Liam Nolan, Jackie Healy Rae, Jimmy Moloney. - Meeting, Maura Healy Rae & Marie Moloney attended the meeting online. - Virtual Meeting
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service
2024-09-20
Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for the KDYS/Youth Work Ireland nominees to Kerry ETB Board of Directors
Details: Seeking support for two Nominees for the Kerry ETB Board of Directors
Officials: Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Maura Healy-Rae, Johnny Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Niall Kelleher, ...
Methods: Email
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service
2024-09-20
Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for increased investment in Youth Services - Additional investment is needed in both universal and targeted services, capital funding to upgrade existing and acquire new physical spaces for youth work and cross-departmental agreements to tackle underlying social and economic issues affecting children.
Details: To prioritise investment in Youth Services in the 2025 Budget
Officials: Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Maura Healy-Rae, Johnny Healy-Rae, Jackie Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, ...
Methods: Email