Seamus O'Donnell

Seamus O'Donnell

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 35

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Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Waterford City and County Council
First Seen
21 January 2016
Last Seen
15 May 2026

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Councillor

Observed Public Bodies

Waterford City and County Council

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Intent: That Waterford City & County Council notes:1. That Bord Bia's mission is to bring Ireland's outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thereby enabling growth and sustainability for producers.2. The importance of Irish food and drink exports to the Irish economy.3. The importance of Ireland's international reputation as a producer of high-quality food.4. That the Irish food and drinks industry is dependent on Irish farmers as the primary producers; and::the animal health and welfare standards that Irish farmers must adhere to, in particular the standards and conditions contained within Bord Bia's sustainable Quality Assurance Scheme.This council notes with serious concern recent events and feels that there is no choice but ask the Chair of Bord Bia, to resign immediately in order to restore public confidence.::In the event that he fails to do so, this Council further calls on the Government and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to intervene without delay an

Details: Waterford Local Authority - Bord Bia

Methods
Informal communicationMeeting

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

Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionInformal communication

SSE plc

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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

Methods
SubmissionVirtual Meeting

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

Methods
Meeting

Intent: To keep local elected representatives informed ahead of a public announcement and build support for the project

Details: To provide information on acquisition of the East Celtic Wind Farm project

Methods
Elected representatives in Wexford and Waterford were contacted with regard to the project - EmailElected representatives in Wexford and Waterford were contacted with regard to the project - Phone call

Intent: To share public consultation material with relevant elected reps

Details: Information about proposed local wind farm developments

Methods
Public consultation comms materials on the proposed Castlegarden and Lyrenacarriga wind farms sent to local residents were copied by email to local elected reps. - Email