Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Brendan Jackson
2025-09-19
Intent: Proper planning of lands in Kilternan to provide a sustainable balance of residential, educational and public open space lands within the LAP
Details: Rezoning of lands at Rockville, Glenamuck Road within the Kilternan LAP area
Officials: Frank Curran, Paul Kennedy, Pierce Dargan, Tom Murphy, Barry Saul, Michael Fleming
Methods: Emails were in some cases following phone calls and informal meetings and in some cases followed up with phone calls to provide context and explanation - Email, Meeting with local councilors and DoS to explain content of submission requesting rezoning of fully serviced agricultural land within the LAP and counter the proposal to sterilize this land from sustainable development - Meeting
Cairn Homes plc
2025-09-19
Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Details: General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Officials: Aubrey McCarthy, Simon Harris, John Cummins, James Browne, Emer O'Gorman, Seán Canney, Noel Grealish, Alan Dunney, ...
Methods: James Benson met with Senator Aubrey McCarthy in Leinster House to discuss the Irish residential development market with a focus on infrastructure provision to enable delivery. Follow up call on same related topic. - Meeting, Michael Stanley meet with Tánaiste in Cork at lunch event to discuss the Irish residential development market. - Meeting, James Benson and Michael Stanley met with Minister Cummins in Seven Mills, Dublin to discuss the Irish residential development market with walk through of Seven Mills development. - Meeting, ...
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Invitation issued to Local Representatives and Council Officials who represent DunLaoghaire Rathdown County to and event showcasing the best in business in DLR
Details: Meet DLR County Business Community
Officials: Barry Ward, Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Maeve O'Connell, Neale Richmond, Shay Brennan, Sinéad Gibney, Richard Boyd Barrett, ...
Methods: Invitation issued to Local Representatives and Council Officials who represent DunLaoghaire Rathdown County to and event showcasing the best in business in DLR - Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-19
Intent: Funding for Street Angels programme to assist Gardaí while also trying to secure Purple Flag Accreditation for safe Evening and Night-time Economy
Details: Community Safety
Officials: Jim O'Callaghan, Cormac Devlin, Dave Lawless, Frank Curran, Paul Kennedy
Methods: Funding for Street Angels programme to assist Gardaí while also trying to secure Purple Flag Accreditation for safe Evening and Night-time Economy - Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-17
Intent: DLR Chamber urges DLR Co Co to take a holistic approach to Housing and retain current LPT levels, and not to increase LPT. A holistic approach to Housing in DLR must be taken, in terms of planning, affordability and issues such as childcare, as well as increasing revenues coming to DLR Co Co. This holistic approach must not negatively impact on current DLR citizens who already pay some of the highest property taxes in Ireland, regardless of age profile.
Details: Local Property Tax
Officials: Frank Curran, Paul Kennedy, Barry Saul, Carrie Smyth, Dan Carson, Frank McNamara, Jacqueline Burke, Jim Gildea, ...
Methods: DLR Chamber urges DLR Co Co to take a holistic approach to Housing and retain current LPT levels, and not to increase LPT. A holistic approach to Housing in DLR must be taken, in terms of planning, affordability and issues such as childcare, as well as increasing revenues coming to DLR Co Co. This holistic approach must not negatively impact on current DLR citizens who already pay some of the highest property taxes in Ireland, regardless of age profile. - Email, Email
Southside Partnership DLR
2025-08-27
Intent: The presentation was to help raise awareness with the committee members around local Social Enterprise groups and also to ask them to consider the allocation of an annual budget towards the continued development & strengthening of the Social Enterprise sector in the county.
Details: On 26th June 2025 we, staff from Southside Partnership DLR, made a presentation to the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee. The presentation was around awareness raising of local Social Enterprises, a number of whom also made short presentations.
Officials: Marie Baker, Dan Carson, Liam Dockery, Jim Gildea, Lorraine Hall, Tom Murphy, Jim O'Leary, Carrie Smyth, ...
Methods: Three staff from Southside Partnership DLR, along with staff from three local Social Enterprise organisations, attended a meeting of the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee on 26th June 2025 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. - Meeting
Brendan Jackson
2025-05-23
Intent: Proper planning of lands in Kilternan to provide a sustainable balance of residential, educational and public open space lands within the LAP
Details: Rezoning of lands within the Kilternan area
Officials: Frank Curran, Paul Kennedy, Pierce Dargan, Tom Murphy, Barry Saul
Methods: Emails were in some cases following phone calls and informal meetings and in some cases followed up with phone calls to provide context and explanation - Email
Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF)
2025-05-21
Intent: The aim was to secure commitment to government funding for the project, in order to fully restore this derelict maritime heritage building, by clearly demonstrating the need for this facility and the benefit and impact it would have for sailing in Ireland.This permanent structure could provide a long-term solution for toilet and shower facilities, accommodation for athletes from all over Ireland, Irish Sailing Programme development and a centre to develop community access and outreach.
Details: The Minister for Sport and local TDs were invited to visit the existing Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire and to also view the derelict Coastguard Station at the Coal Harbour. A meeting to provide further detail on the project was arranged immediately afterwards.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Cormac Devlin, Barry Ward, Frank Curran, Paul Kennedy
Methods: A tour of the existing and proposed facilities, followed by a meeting to discuss the details of the project in more detail and to outline the costs and timeframe involved. - Event / Reception
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2025-05-21
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Officials: Barry Ward, Tom Kivlehan, Lauren Tuite, Oisín O'Connor, Micheál Martin, Darragh O'Brien, Cormac Devlin, Martha Fanning, ...
Methods: Meeting with DECC to discuss national offshore wind communications campaign regarding ongoing progress of Dublin Array Project. - Virtual Meeting, Meeting with Cllr. Tom Kivlehan to discuss Dublin Array. - Meeting, Briefing provided to Deputy Barry Ward regarding progress on Dublin Array. - Meeting, ...
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2025-01-21
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Officials: Aidan Blighe, Eamon Ryan, Frank Curran, Catherine Keenan, Stephen Brady, Paul Kennedy, Anne Devine, Ossian Smyth, ...
Methods: Meeting with DLRCC Director of Planning and Economic Development in DLRCC offices regarding ongoing progress of Dublin Array Project. - Meeting, Monthly online townhall meetings with DLRCC representatives to provide updates on Dublin Array Project. - Meeting, Meeting with DETE officials on Dublin Array Project and implementation of DETE's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy. - Meeting, ...