Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce

Date published 19 Nov, 2025

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Environment

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Latte Levy

Intended results The overarching goal was to secure political support and policy clarity to strengthen the Killarney Coffee Cup Project, ensure local actions complement national legislation, and advocate for timely introduction of the Latte Levy to create a consistent regulatory environment for businesses and consumers.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Johnny McGuire

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)

The Chamber President sought to outline the objectives and progress of the Killarney Coffee Cup Project, a local sustainability initiative aimed at reducing reliance on single-use takeaway cups within the Killarney area. The meeting also aimed to address the current legislative gap regarding disposable cups, often referred to as the “Latte Levy,” and to seek Government support or clarity on future regulatory plans.

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.

Micheál Martin Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)