Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Date published 20 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Housing

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Meeting requested by Letterkenny Chamber to discuss the findings from a housing focus group and provide feedback to the Council executive.

Intended results Impress on the executive that the housing issue is affecting small and large employers in terms of recruitment and retention of staff. Also to gain an understanding of the work being done within the council to address the issue, to meet targets and to help them understand how we can all work collaboratively. Gain an understanding of how we can engage with utility providers and others to ensure infrastructure deficits are addressed in a timely fashion in order to meet growth targets.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Claire McDonough, President Letterkenny Chamber

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.

Meeting (1)

Meeting took place on 23rd February 2024 in Letterkenny PSC. Letterkenny Chamber representatives presented their findings and explained the issues. The President was accompanied by Toni Forrester, CEO; Kristine Reynolds and VP Chris Lynch. The Council executives then addressed the issues presented. Head of Planning was also involved in the meeting.

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.

Patsy Lafferty Director of Services or Equivalent (Donegal County Council)

Garry Martin Director of Services or Equivalent (Donegal County Council)

John McLaughlin Chief Executive Officer (Donegal County Council)