Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Ballina Chamber launch of Local Election Manifesto 2024

Intended results Ballina Chamber unveiled its Local and EU Election Manifestos, urging candidates to adopt bold visions for Ballina’s long-term growth and prosperity. Ballina Chamber is emphasizing the need for ambitious strategies to address key challenges. Through the recent Chamber business survey ‘Raising the issues that matter to you – Ballina Chamber Members & Business Community, members have rasied many issues affecting their business and the long-term development of Ballina and North Mayo.

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.

Social Media (2-5)

Post on social media channels, appealing to sitting and current candidates running in the Local Elections, June 2024.

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.

Jarlath Munnelly Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Michael Loftus Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Annie May Reape Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Mark Duffy Councillor (Mayo County Council)

John O'Hara Councillor (Mayo County Council)