County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Date published 31 Jul, 2024

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Development and Zoning

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details N24 Waterford to Cahir Road Project

Intended results reinstating funding for the N24 Waterford to Cahir Road project

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Michelle Aylward

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.

Virtual Meeting (1)

urgent need for reinstating funding for the N24 Waterford to Cahir Road project. this project is pivotal for enhancing the economic and logistical infrastructure of our region and is integral to the National Development Plan 2021-2030. The ongoing delay and uncertainty surrounding this essential infrastructure project pose significant challenges not only to our local businesses and their growth potential but also impact road safety and regional development. With over €10.95 million already

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.

Eamon Ryan Minister (Department of Transport)