brian curran

Lobbying Organisation brian curran

Date published 21 Jan, 2024

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Development and Zoning

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Inquiring if Galway County Council would be interested in purchasing an option to buy lands strategically located in Loughrea

Intended results Inquiring if Galway County Council would be interested in purchasing an option to buy lands strategically located in Loughrea. Two proposals, one in the Mount Pleasant and the other in Cosmona.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Brian Curran

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (2-5)

Inquiring if Galway County Council would be interested in purchasing an option to buy 16 acres at Mount Pleasant Loughrea, directly east of cemetery (Folio GY31131). Proposing 10 to 15 Year option. Strike price is 8% of value of house at completion. Regional or local housing index used in determining cost of house.

Email (2-5)

Inquiring if Galway County Council would be interested in purchasing an option to buy 7 acres at Cosmona, Loughrea (Folio GY1455F), south of Bypass-R380, east of Gaelscoil Riabhach—National School. Property Surrounded by proposed Rocktop Development. Strike price is 8% of cost of house. No payment until house completed. In other words, cost of site is 8% of overall cost of house. Half normal cost and a great value for taxpayer.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Ivan Canning Councillor (Galway County Council)

Geraldine Donohue Councillor (Galway County Council)

Michael Mogie Maher Councillor (Galway County Council)