Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area EU Affairs

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Visit to Brussels to launch Ballina Chamber & Chambers Ireland Manifesto for Europe ahead of the upcoming EU elections.

Intended results The Manifesto for Europe is a crucial tool for outlining the priorities and recommendations of the Irish Chambers network, and it's positive that such initiatives are being pursued to contribute to the European policy dialogue.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Tracey Glacken

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 (2-5)

Meeting with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, and MEPs Billy Kelleher MEP and Ciarán Cuffe, as well as being hosted by Eurochambres, demonstrated the need to engage with various stakeholders and promote the needs of Irish businesses on the European stage.

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.

Billy Kelleher MEP (European Parliament)

Ciarán Cuffe MEP (European Parliament)