County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Date published 21 Jan, 2025

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Local Government

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details Support Needed for Tipperary Businesses After Severe Snow

Intended results Support Needed for Tipperary Businesses After Severe Snow

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.

Meeting (2-5)

85% of businesses had to close, with some shut for several days. Many lost between €1,000–€5,000, while others lost even more. 57% faced extra costs for heating, repairs, or other issues. Almost 25% think it will take over a month to recover fully. Grants to help with their losses and extra costs. Relief on commercial rates to ease their financial strain. Support for energy costs to deal with high heating bills. Better snow and ice management in commercial areas to avoid future disruption.

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 Murphy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Mattie McGrath TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Ryan O'Meara Councillor (Tipperary County Council)

Michael Lowry TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Seamus Healy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Alan Kelly TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Sinead Carr Chief Executive Officer (Tipperary County Council)