Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-12-18
Intent: No increase commercial rates for 2026
Details: Not to increase commercial rates for 2026
Officials: Sean MCKeown, Bernard Pollard, Michael Quinn, Ivan Grimes, Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, Tom Cronin, Joe O’Riordan, ...
Methods: Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-12-18
Intent: Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation.Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative.The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting register be assessed together, particularly for tourism-dependent regions.Housing, tourism, planning and enterprise policies be developed in alignment, with regional flexibility built in.
Details: Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Malcolm Noonan, Kieran O'Donnell, Mary Butler, John Cummins, David Cullinane, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, ...
Methods: Email
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
2025-09-19
Intent: The purpose was to keep councillors informed of local developments and plans in advance of any questions or concerns arising from the community.
Details: Regnum representatives contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh area to inform them of the company’s activity to date and a proposed solar energy development near the consented Regnum BESS (ref. 2460163).
Officials: Declan Clune, John O'Leary, Catherine Burke, Liam Brazil, Seanie Power
Methods: Daragh Browne (Regnum) issued emails to Declan Clune, John O'Leary, Catherine Burke, Liam Brazil and Seanie Power in relation to the a proposed solar farm in Glenhouse and Lahardan. The information that was shared with the local residents was shared with the Comeragh councillors listed above after a round of community engagement was undertaken. - Email, Michael O'Sullivan (CEO of Regnum) spoke with local councillor John O'Leary on 28/08/25, to discuss the proposed development and some queries that were raised locally after an initial community engagement. - Phone call
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
Horse Racing Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry
Details: Stallion Trail Invitations
Officials: James Lawless, Bernard Durkan, Aidan Farrelly, Réada Cronin, Naoise O'Cearúil, Joe Neville, Martin Heydon, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, ...
Methods: Email
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To keep the councillors informed of developments and plans in their area, in advance of any any questions being raised locally.
Details: Representatives from Regnum contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh, to inform them of Regnum's activity in the area to date and a proposed renewable energy development, near the consented Regnum BESS (ref 2460163).
Officials: John O'Leary, Liam Brazil, Declan Clune, Seanie Power, Catherine Burke
Methods: Daragh Browne (Regnum) sent emails on 04/04/2025 to Councillors Catherine Burke, Seanie Power, Liam Brazil, John O'Leary, and Declan Clune to introduce them to Regnum and to arrange a meeting in Waterford. - Email, Daragh Browne followed up on the 04/04 email to Seanie Power with a phone call on 10/04/25, during which he introduced RRDL. They discussed a proposed renewable energy development, and Daragh offered to meet on the 24th. A follow-up text was sent on 22/04 to check availability for a meeting. - Phone call, Daragh Browne followed up the email to Liam Brazil from 04/04, with a phone call on 10/04/25 and left a voice mail. Another follow up call was made on 16/04/25. Sent text 22/04 to offer to meet. - Phone call, ...
ALDI Ireland
2025-05-16
Intent: Participation in photocall and quote for ALDI press release
Details: Invite to store opening
Officials: Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Conor D McGuinness, Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2024-10-31
Intent: No increase in commercial rates for 2025
Details: Not to increase local commercial rates for businesses in 2025
Officials: Ivan Grimes, Michael Quinn, Paul Johnston, Claire Hartley, Bernard Pollard, Seanie Power, John O'Leary, Declan Clune, ...
Methods: Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-19
Intent: To call for remedial action by Waterford County Council on the presence of Ragwort in Waterford City and County.::To highlight that Ragwort is classified as a noxious weed under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936, due to the serious threats it poses to livestock and the environment.::To highlight that farmers have expressed alarm at the severity of the ragwort infestation in these areas. They are particularly concerned about the potential impact on their livestock and the spread of this invasive species into their fields.::To seek information on the steps the Council is taking or plans to take to resolve this matter.
Details: Ragwort along roads in Waterford
Officials: Seanie Power
Methods: Email, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
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
Officials: Adam Wyse, Conor D. McGuinness, Cristiona Kiely, Damien Geoghegan, David Daniels, Davy Daniels, Declan Clune, Declan Doocey, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...