The Westport Chamber

Lobbying Organisation The Westport Chamber

Date published 21 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Development and Zoning

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Urgent Development of the the SDZ at Ireland West Airport Knock Needed

Intended results Ireland West Airport Knock was designated as a strategic development zone (SDZ) in May 2017 with the potential to create 4,000 jobs. As yet it has not been developed. We need to secure development in order to grow the infrastructure and encourage more commerce and tourism in the West of Ireland

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Geraldine Horkan

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)

Breakfast briefing with Finance Minister Michael McGrath with Westport and Mayo Chambers, and representatives from the IHF ,RAI and Vintners in Mayo to discuss their needs and concerns

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.

Michael McGrath Minister (Department of Finance)

Dara Calleary Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Brendan Mulroy Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Lisa Chambers Senator (Seanad)

John Caulfield Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Al McDonnell Councillor (Mayo County Council)