Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2025-08-29
Intent: To encourage the construction of critical public infrastructure
Details: Meeting to discuss capital investment, green / sustainable targets, NDP Review, Michael Street Development Update.
Officials: Sean MCKeown, Ivan Grimes
Methods: Meeting held on 2nd July 2025 at Waterford City Hall - Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-08-25
Intent: Enable faster, better delivery on housing, transport, infrastructure, and town centre management
Details: Devolving greater authority and resources to local authorities
Officials: Fiona Quinn, Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, ...
Methods: To read the submission:https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Local-Democracy-Taskforce-Submission-by-Chambers-Ireland-August-2025-1.pdfJoint submission coordinated by Chambers Ireland, submitted to Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Submission, Email
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-20
Intent: Introducing the CEO of Waterford City & County Council to Waterford city centre retailers, to highlight the issues facing their businesses, and offering recommendations for those issues.::Introducing the CEO of Waterford City & County Council to large employers in Waterford and to highlight some of their concerns regarding issues relating to their businesses.
Details: Meetings to discuss various issues from Waterford businesses
Officials: Sean MCKeown
Methods: 25th & 28th February 2025 - Meeting
Focus Ireland
2025-05-01
Intent: Funding deficit supports costs - Waterford City Long Term accommodation. Requesting a meeting Focus Ireland to resolve S10 funding / Waterford Co Co.
Details: Waterford Co Co
Officials: Sean MCKeown, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Funding deficit supports costs - Waterford City Long Term accommodation. Requesting a meeting Focus Ireland to resolve S10 funding / Waterford Co Co.First email sent on the 21/11 - Follow up email sent on the 28/11 - Email
HeatGrid Limited
2025-04-29
Intent: Inform the Council about our aim to build a district heating project in Waterford
Details: Waterford District Heating Project
Officials: Sean MCKeown, Ivan Grimes, Fergus Gleeson, Michael Quinn
Methods: Meeting to present our plans for a low-carbon district heating project in Waterford - Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-04-22
Intent: Town Centre Balance - stop town centres hollowing out
Details: Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns
Officials: John Cummins, Billy Kelleher, Sean MCKeown, Michael Quinn, Ivan Grimes, Niall Cussen, Conor D McGuinness
Methods: Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-04-17
Intent: Town Centre Balance - stop town centres hollowing out
Details: Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns
Officials: John Cummins, Billy Kelleher, Sean MCKeown, Michael Quinn, Ivan Grimes, Niall Cussen
Methods: Meeting, Email
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-02-18
Intent: Waterford City & County Council to confirm its policy regarding whether or not see-through shutters are permitted in retail premises.::If see-through shutters are not permitted, can Waterford City & County Council explain its solution for protecting businesses in the city centre who are concerned about the safety of their staff and premises.
Details: Concern regarding city centre security and business protection
Officials: Ivan Grimes, Michael Quinn, Sean MCKeown
Methods: Email sent on 18th February 2025. - Email
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To see if Waterford City and County Council had demand for housing for domestic abuse survivors
Details: To Engage with Waterford Council to their requirement for housing for domestic abuse survivors
Officials: Sean MCKeown
Methods: Email, Meeting
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-21
Intent: Continued support from Waterford City & County Council for Waterford Chamber events and initiatives which promote Waterford business and support the local economy.
Details: Waterford Chamber events and initiatives to promote Waterford business
Officials: Sean MCKeown
Methods: Meeting on 30th September 2024. - Meeting