Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Date published 19 Jan, 2018

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Sep, 2017 to 31 Dec, 2017

Specific Details Presentation to the Letterkenny MD in Milford Public Services Centre regarding the work of Letterkenny Chamber specifically fro retail promotion strategy and Christmas Lighting.

Intended results Ensuring these programmes are included in the budget for 2018. Gaining an acknowledgment for the work of Letterkenny Chamber and their relationship with the Council.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Toni Forrester, CEO Letterkenny Chamber; Gerard McCormick, President Letterkenny Chamber

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)

10 minute presentation followed by Q&A to the Letterkenny Municipal District Councillors on 14th November in Milford Public services Centre

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.

Liam Blaney Councillor (Donegal County Council)

John Campbell Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Jimmy Kavanagh Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Michael McBride Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Ian McGarvey Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Gerry McMonagle Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Dessie Shiels Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Adrian Glackin Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Ciaran Brogan Councillor (Donegal County Council)