Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2024-10-31
Intent: No increase in commercial rates for 2025
Details: Not to increase local commercial rates for businesses in 2025
Officials: Ivan Grimes, Michael Quinn, Paul Johnston, Claire Hartley, Bernard Pollard, Seanie Power, John O'Leary, Declan Clune, ...
Methods: Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2024-08-29
Intent: We recommend pausing the increases in statutory sick pay and parents' leave until the new minimum wage is agreed upon, to allow businesses to better manage these financial pressures.
Details: Ireland's high operational costs challenge businesses, particularly in staffing and HR. Proposed increases in statutory sick pay, parents' leave, pension auto-enrolment, and minimum wage may deter hiring, accelerating a shift towards the gig economy. This shift risks negative impacts on society and , ...
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Mary Butler, Matt Shanahan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Damien Geoghegan, ...
Methods: Submission, Virtual Meeting organised by Chambers Ireland with Ministers Jack Chambers & Paschal Donohoe 28.8.24 - Virtual Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2024-08-29
Intent: Flexible Renovation Grants and Enhanced Capital Allowances: Implement flexible grants to renovate vacant properties, coupled with enhanced capital allowances to tackle dereliction. While repurposing premises is necessary, it is crucial to maintain commercial use on ground floors, ensuring town centres remain vibrant commercial hubs. We must balance the demand for housing with the need to preserve the commercial potential of our town centres.
Details: Housing and Urban Renewal - Affordable Housing Supply: Address the pressing need for affordable housing options—whether for purchase, rent, or holiday accommodation. A robust housing market is crucial for attracting and retaining a workforce.
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Mary Butler, Matt Shanahan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Damien Geoghegan, ...
Methods: Submission
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2024-08-29
Intent: continued investment in both the development and maintenance of Transport & Leisure Infrastructure facilities is paramount to nurturing a strong, healthy, and connected community.
Details: Continued investment in public services is vital to making towns like Dungarvan an attractive place to live, work, and play. Enhancing transport links, such as the TFI Local Link networks, has greatly benefited rural areas by improving connectivity, supporting employment, and sustaining community vi, ...
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Mary Butler, Matt Shanahan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Damien Geoghegan, ...
Methods: Submission
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2024-08-29
Intent: Increased investment in this institution is necessary to establish it as a leading centre of education that attracts employers to the region and mitigates brain drain.
Details: Education and Skills Development - South East Technological University (SETU):The success of SETU is critical for the South East economy
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Mary Butler, Matt Shanahan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Damien Geoghegan, ...
Methods: Submission
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2024-08-29
Intent: Incentives to Attract Skilled Professionals: Introduce targeted tax credits to attract Irish professionals working abroad back to Ireland, particularly in areas where skills shortages are most acute. This could include tax relief on rent paid during the first year, offset against earnings over the next 2-3 years.
Details: There is a critical shortage of medical services, including general practitioners, mental health professionals, specialists, and dentists. The aging workforce, combined with inadequate succession planning, threatens the sustainability of healthcare in the region
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Mary Butler, Matt Shanahan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Damien Geoghegan, ...
Methods: Submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::To highlight the following key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being ask
Details: Waterford County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Adam Wyse, Conor D. McGuinness, Cristiona Kiely, Damien Geoghegan, David Daniels, Davy Daniels, Declan Clune, Declan Doocey, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: support from the Minister and local representatives to make Dungarvan a dementia inclusive town including attending training and motivating their community
Details: Making Dungarvan a dementia inclusive town
Officials: Conor D. McGuinness, Damien Geoghegan, Declan Doocey, Thomas Phelan, Tom Cronin, Seamus O'Donnell, Pat Nugent, Mairead Tobin, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Phone call
SSE plc
2024-01-19
Intent: To outline our views on the draft south coast DMAP and the issues that need to be considered when selecting sites for offshore wind development, including the need for a technology neutral approach to spatial planning. ::Engagement of Waterford City and County Council members with Department consultation on DMAPs and support for delivery of Phase 2 Offshore Projects.
Details: Phase 2 Offshore Projects
Officials: Liam Brazil, Declan Clune, Ger Barron, John O'Leary, Seanie Power, Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, Seamus O'Donnell, ...
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Submission
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited
2024-01-17
Intent: Heighten awareness about the potential for offshore wind development off the Waterford coast::Explain the impacts on deliverability of offshore wind depending on the final DMAP and ORESS 2.1 terms ::Discuss clustering opportunities in Waterford
Details: South Coast DMAP and ORESS 2.1 presentation
Officials: Liam Brazil, Michael Walsh, Michael Quinn, Bernard Pollard, Declan Clune, Ger Barron, John O'Leary, Seanie Power, ...
Methods: Meeting