Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. Withstrong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives.
Details: Support development of a Coastal Innovation District
Officials: Anne Colgan, Anna Grainger, Robert Jones, Sean McLoughlin, Peter O'Brien, Jim O'Leary, Marie Baker, Dan Carson, ...
Methods: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. With strong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives. - Email
Rockwood Consulting ULC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To ensure understanding and seek support for budget proposals
Details: MPI Pre-budget submission
Officials: Grace Boland, Shane Moynihan, Mark Duffy, Roderic O'Gorman, Pa Daly, Ciarán Ahern, Emer Currie, Clare Costello, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Lobby day
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
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
2025-09-17
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
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
Sandyford BID CLG
2025-04-29
Intent: Awareness of policy matters that are important
Details: Meeting with Deputy Richmond to discuss policy areas relating to Sandyford Business District
Officials: Neale Richmond, Sinéad Gibney, Pierce Dargan, Shay Brennan
Methods: Meeting in Sandyford with Minister Richmond - Meeting, Meeting with Deputy Gibney outlining our priorities for SBD - Meeting, Chat with Cllr Dargan - Informal communication, ...
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-20
Intent: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives. Increasing awareness, recognising and highlighting business excellence across all business sectors - private, public and charity. Rewarding business initiatives which in turn increases footfall into the area
Details: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives
Officials: Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Richard Boyd Barrett, Ossian Smyth, Barry Ward, Gerry Horkan, Catherine Martin, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-20
Intent: Post Budget Breakfast Briefing with Minister for Finance Jack Chamber to discuss economic development items concerning Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and the impact and benefits of the budget on businesses
Details: Lobbied Minister Jack Chambers to Meet Business Owners of DLR Chamber for Post Budget Briefing
Officials: Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Ossian Smyth, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Catherine Martin, Richard Boyd Barrett, Neale Richmond, Barry Andrews, ...
Methods: Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-16
Intent: The DLR Chamber of Commerce is keen to input to the vision and ambition of DLR County Council’s draft Corporate Plan and welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the final draft. By addressing the key challenges facing businesses, including rising costs, insurance premiums, childcare availability, employee upskilling and housing affordability, the council can ensure that the Corporate Plan 2025-2029 supports sustainable economic growth while enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
Details: DLR Chamber of Commerce Submission to DLR Co Corporate Plan 2025-2029
Officials: Aidan Blighe, Anna Grainger, Anne Colgan, Anne Devine, Barry Saul, Catherine Keenan, Conor Dowling, Dan Carson, ...
Methods: Email