No Fry Zone 4 Kids Communtiy Group

Lobbying Organisation No Fry Zone 4 Kids Communtiy Group

Date published 31 Aug, 2018

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Local Government

Period 1 May, 2018 to 31 Aug, 2018

Specific Details Introduction of No Fry Zones acround schools where no new fast food outlets can be located within 400metres. Seeking National implmentation of No Fry Zones based on approved Objective RT 17 (No Fry Zone) in the Wicklow County Development Plan 2016 - 2022.

Intended results National Implementation of No Fry Zones around schools based on recently adopted Objective RT 17 into Wicklow County Development Plan 2016 - 2022.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Philip Moyles, No Fry Zone 4 Kids Committee Chairperson

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

Mass communications

Email All Councillors Requested some councillors (Meath, Waterford) to follow Wicklow County Council's lead in adopting No Fry Zones objectives, based on Objective RT 17 into their County Development Plans

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Submission (2-5)

Made a Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee for Children and Youth Affairs in May. Subsequently invited to speak to the above commitee on 30th May. Made a Submission to Oireachtas Committee on Health and Oireachtas commitee on Housing, Planning, Local Government & Community.

Social Media (31-50)

Tweeted information regarding No Fry Zones and associated information to elicit support. Posted related articles to our No Fry Zone facebook page.

Meeting (2-5)

Met with Minister Simon Harris to discuss recent decision on planning permission granted by Wicklow County Council in contravention of Objcetive RT17 (No Fry Zone objective). Also spoke with him about challenges with local government when it comes to planning and public health. Met with TD Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Fein spokesperson on Health regarding national implementation of No Fry Zones around schools.

Letter (2-5)

Letters of complaint regarding planning permission granted by Wicklow County Council regarding planning application 18/373 for fast food outlet / resturant within 150m of 3 schools in clear contravention of Objective RT17 which states exclude new fast food outlets within 400metres of school. Letters sent to Wicklow County Council CEO, Frank Curran.

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.

Simon Harris Minister (Department of Health)

Louise O'Reilly TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Alan Farrell TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Frank Curran Chief Executive Officer (Wicklow County Council)