Overwatch Report

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussing the development of Business in the County and also looking back on the year

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Andrea Dalton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Tom O'Neill", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Ambassador Adriaan Palm of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Carlow as part of Chamber Trade Connections to meet with local companies and also companies from a recent trade mission exploring opportuinities for trade and collaberation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Heritage] There is concern with the direction being taken in the control and management of assets and resources across the county, in particular those we depend on both for local recreation and also for tourists. The viaduct in Borris was recently closed, permission for upgrading of the Barrow Development denied, if this continues then will we be hanging a closed sign at the entrance to the county?

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'To express concern in relation to the direction Carlow is heading regarding the amenities and attractions we have across the county, if we continue along this current path then very soon we may just be known as the county where you can see but not experience. This situation needs to be reversed, and the message needs to be clear that Carlow is open for business and visitors.\nThe viaduct in Borris is the most recent example of closing off our amenities and attractions. The closure of the viaduct is not only affecting tourists to the area, the impact is more local as the area was regularly used and accessed by the local community. The decision on the Barrow Towpath Development by the County Council Planning department also sends a message about the region, to keep the towpath and all the barrow has to offer hidden should be considered a crime. The current towpath needs to have work carried out to ensure it is accessible to everyone, not just those who are able bodied.'} {'name': 'Fergal Browne', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Denis Foley', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 12 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Local Government] My Carlow and the plans for Tullow Street and the centre of Carlow

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CJC . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CAD . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Andrea Dalton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CKM . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CJD . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CBOD . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CJM . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CWP . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Paton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CJP . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CWQ . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Quinn', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CMD . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CFP . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CCM . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Charlie Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] CTK . My Carlow – A vision for a living town Centre; is the proposed redevelopment plan for Carlow town centre. The Chamber has concerns, should the plan proceed as outlined the result will affect the viability of commercial units in town. The specific concerns relate to parking, traffic flow, on developing pedestrian, exclusion of Lower Tullow St/Dublin St, closure of Potato Market full time & closing entrance to CSS from Kennedy Avenue

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Kinsella', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Community] Presentation of the public realm across Carlow

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting to discuss potential economic investment in South Carlow, reviewing existing business, potential new investment opportunities and also IDA involvement.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Quinn', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Housing] Opening of Tintean Willow Carlow - Event

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eoghan Murphy', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Promotion, recognition, & Development of Business & Carlow (My Carlow)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Public Expenditure and Reform] Enterprise Town Judging - Presentation of Carlow and future plans and development

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Discussion in relation to the plans for the Enterprising Town Judging, and plans for carlow

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Trade] Event to welcome Ambassador Miguel Mafavon of Mexican Embassy to Carlow and discus trade opportunities

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Kinsella', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Support and funding for Business, recognition of winners at awards.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Thomas Kinsella', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 6 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] R-Innovate Programme Muine Bheag, event & panel discussion

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Employment] Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 October 2018

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Trade] Chamber Lunch with Julie Sinnamon of Enterprise Ireland as guest to discuss trade, brexit, business supports

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Carlow Town Forum - Working to reshape the center of Carlow Town

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Bernie O’Brien', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion at the European Parliament in Brussels in relation to funding and operations of the EU

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'SeÃ¡n Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

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