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County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Meeting on the Waterford Greenway to explore the project through various aspects from concept through to delivery. Waterford CC were instrumental in the project and driving it forward despite challenges and issues that may have arose.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Walsh', 'role': 'CEO (Waterford City and County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Local Government] The proposed commerical rates bikll has been progressing very slowly and it is vital that the final product has the power and flexibility to assist busiensses. There needs to be measures to assist busiensses particulary in rural areas and sepcific sectors.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Development of Carlow through My Carlow plans; discussions on Christams programme; Carlow IBYE; points raised at Town Forum; Events through 2019 both Chamber & Council including Ploughing and Chamber Trade Connections

Public Officials Lobbied

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

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Progressing the development of Carlow town and working to ensure that regeneration plans are moving forward

Public Officials Lobbied

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

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[EU Affairs] Meeting with MEP's in Brussles to discuss items that impact busienss, supports for busienss and also to launch the Chamber Manifesto for Europe with the upcoming elections in May. The manifesto discusses s number of key areas and calls to action. The plan discussed, Irelands place in Eurpoe, A Europe tht investigates in its cities and regions, Global Trade, Taxation, Digital Europe, Circular Economy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mairead McGuinness', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Brian Hayes', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Speaking at event in relatiion to Bexit and supports for business, spoke directly to some of the members presently while also presenting on the issues and challenges facing busienss.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Fleming', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Walter Lacey', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Arthur McDonald', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 3 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] A delegation from Hunan Province in China were visiting Carlow to sign a friendship agreement, there was a focus on building ties for potential economic, educational and tourist/heritage links

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Brian O'Donoghue", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 5 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] The funding process, in particular in relation to competitive funding. There should be a broader system that allows for certain amounts of funding towards projects.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Andrew Doyle', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Development and Zoning] The promosed IDA site for Carlow has still not been finalised, and while we understand they are in the final stages in securing the land the delivery is well over due

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Andrew Doyle', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Rural Businesses are experienceing a wide variety of challenges and it is vital that the correct supports are there to address these and to assist them in growing and competing. Our rural communities will suffer it we fail to support these economies.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Andrew Doyle', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[EU Affairs] Brexit, Challenges for Agriculture and Busienss

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Andrew Doyle', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Trade] The County Carlow Chamber operates a programme called Chamber Trade Connections which is focused on building and strengthening connections and relationships with specific countries. The events see specific ambassadors and delegations invited to Carlow to meet with buseinsses who trade and those who are looking to trade with the couinty visiting, the delegations visit a nubmer of buseinses and conclude the day with open discussions on trade with members and guests

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] IBYE Carlow Event, presentation across the categories

Public Officials Lobbied

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

[Local Government] The Chamber scheduled hustings for each of the municipal districts

Public Officials Lobbied

{'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)'} {'name': 'Andy Gladney', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 16 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Carlow Town Development Forum meetings

Public Officials Lobbied

{'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

May–August

[EU Affairs] Meeting with MEP Candidate Byrne and discussed a number of issues that need to be addressed both at local and European level. Topics discussed included Tourism, Business Supports, Challenges for Rural Businesses and Communities, Funding, Environment and Trade. In the area of trade, particular discussion was had in relation to Free trade agreements and working with irish compnies to ensure they are in a position to capitalise on the opportunities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Local Government] Local Election Hustings for Tullow Municipal District hosted by the Chamber where candidates were given the opportunity to present their visions before panel discussion adn Q&A

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Paton', '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

[Local Government] Local Election Hustings for Carlow Municipal District hosted by the Chamber where candidates were given the opportunity to present their visions before panel discussion adn Q&A

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Local Government] Local Election Hustings for Muine Bheag Municipal District hosted by the Chamber where candidates were given the opportunity to present their visions before panel discussion adn Q&A

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Arthur McDonald', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'William Quinn', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Visit of German Ambassador to Carlow as part of Chamber Trade Connections Series to discuss opportunities for Trade and Collaberation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Andrea Dalton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Launch of the Carlow Business Awards 2019

Public Officials Lobbied

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

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting with COunty Council executive on a number of topics including, Promotion & Develoment of Carlow, Festivals, Events, Funding

Public Officials Lobbied

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

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Attendance at Business Picnic in Arboretum

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ken Murnane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Chamber Trade Connectioins Series, Invititaiton to meet the Ambassador from Germany and partake in discussions on trade and collaberation opportunities for Carlow busiensses

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Fergal Browne', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Andy Gladney', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Thomas Kinsella', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Arthur McDonald', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 13 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Introduction to Carlow Companies and to officials from Carlow. Ambassadors from New Zealand and Netherlands

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Dan McInerney', 'role': 'CEO (Carlow County Council)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Enterprise in Carlow and challenges ahead

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Promotion of Businesses in Carlow and recognition for achievements at the Carlow Business Awards 2019

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kathleen Holohan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'William Paton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Fintan Phelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 3 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Promotion of Enterprise in Carlow

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Trade] Event to discuss Brexit and the impact on SME's and trade

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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