Sam Locke

Sam Locke

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 35

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Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Kerry County Council
First Seen
20 September 2016
Last Seen
18 May 2026

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Councillor

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Kerry County Council

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)

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

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

Irish Self Catering Federation

105 officials
2026-05-11

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)

Methods
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: Rural schools are a vital piece of education infrastructure in our communities and for many years they have been underfunded by the Dept in favour of larger schools in larger population centres. Such treatment is forcing parents to help pay for the schools to be able to provide basic services to children, going against their constitutional right to a free primary education. Mandate are seeking assurance that measures are implemented to deal with this very important issue for our local community.

Details: Rural School Funding

Methods
11 Aug 2025 - Meeting between Cllr. Dan McSweeney and Mandate. 23 Jul 2025 - Meeting between Cllr. Sammy Locke and Mandate. 11 Aug 2025 - Meeting between Minister Niall Collins TD, and Mandate. All are in support of the matter and committed to raise at next local meeting. - Meeting29 Aug 2025 - Phone call between Cllr. John Sheahan FG and Mandate.20 Aug 2025 - Phone call between Cllr. Phil Bolger FG and Mandate.12 Aug 2025 - Phone call between Cllr. Peter Doyle FG and Mandate.11 Aug 2025 - Phone call between Cllr. Greg Conway FG and Mandate.11 Aug 2025 - Phone call between Cllr. Noreen Stokes FG and Mandate.All are in support of the matter and committed to raise at next local meeting. - Phone call

Irish Self Catering Federation

127 officials
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

Methods
Email send by our CEO Maire ni Mhurchu to Christopher O'Sullivan & Norma Foley regarding the STR Bill associated issues. - EmailEmailed: Eoin o Brion, Sinn Fein office regarding a meeting. Meeting was never arranged. - EmailInvitation send to our annual ISCF Conference & Award Ceremony Sponsored by Tourism Ireland. - Email