Tralee Chamber Alliance

Lobbying Organisation Tralee Chamber Alliance

Date published 19 Feb, 2025

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Transport

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details Strengthening Tralee's Future: Business, Connectivity & Education meeting with Minister Peter Burke

Intended results The following was discussed with the Minister Peter Burke. 1. The reinstatement of the 9% VAT Rate. 2. The rising cost of doing business. 3. Garda numbers and local security. 4. Connectivity, with a strong focus on re-establishing a direct Kerry Airport - Schiphol route. 5. The completion of the Astellas Plant and for further investment. 6. Tralee has an University town. It was a productive discussion, and we appreciate the Minister's engagement on these critical matters. By working together, we can ensure Tralee and Kerry continue to grow as a thriving hub for business, education and connectivity.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Colette O Connor - CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance

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)

Meeting was held on Friday 14th February 2025. Tralee Chamber Alliance board members, Colette O Connor CEO of Tralee Chamber met with Minister Peter Burke and Cllr Angie Baily and Senator Mike Kennelly. www.facebook.com/share/p/18fzmHssL/?mibextid=wwXlfr

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.

Peter Burke Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Angie Baily Councillor (Kerry County Council)

Mike Kennelly Senator (Seanad)