Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Education and Training

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Quarterly meeting of the Corporate, Education, Culture, Heritage and Library Services SPC

Intended results To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Mags Downey Martin

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)

Representing the business community on the SPC, giving voice, and ensuring that Mayo businesses are included in the discussions.

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.

Gerry Coyle Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Michael Burke Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Michael Loftus Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Donna Sheridan Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Blackie Gavin Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Gerry Murray Councillor (Mayo County Council)