County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Date published 26 May, 2025

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025

Specific Details secure increased Garda presence in Clonmel town

Intended results To secure continued and increased Garda presence in Clonmel town center, based on Chamber survey findings showing strong business support, improved safety, and reduced anti-social behavior. To influence local policing strategy and ensure long-term public safety and business confidence.

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.

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Issued a written survey to Chamber members in Clonmel to gather business feedback on Garda presence and public safety. Survey data used to support lobbying for continued Garda patrols and inform engagement with Gardaí and local authorities.

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.

Garret Ahearn Senator (Seanad)