Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 Sep, 2021

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2021 to 31 Aug, 2021

Specific Details Communication with Dublin City Council officials regarding City Recovery

Intended results To promote the development of plan for the recovery of economic life in the city centre. To encourage clear communication on the long-term strategy for Covid-19 recovery and reopening. To highlight the ongoing challenges facing businesses in Dublin as they recover from Covid impact.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Marian O'Donnell

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 (2-5)

Meetings with Dublin City Council officials and other business representatives.

Email (2-5)

Emails regarding the results of the Q2 Business Outlook Survey and business concerns re reopening.

Submission (1)

Report on the results of the Dublin Chamber Q2 Business Outlook Survey highlighting areas of concern for businesses.

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.

Brendan Kenny Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)

Coilin O'Rielly Executive Manager (Dublin City Council)