Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Date published 19 May, 2022

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan, 2022 to 30 Apr, 2022

Specific Details Delegation from Letterkenny Chamber and Derry Chamber to NW Regional Cross Border Group

Intended results Update on the work of the NWRCBG and helping them gain an understanding of our work. Leading to a more meaningful working relationship

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kristine Reynolds, 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.

Virtual Meeting (2-5)

Preparation meeting with Donegal County Council officials on 17th January 22 Preparation with Derry Chamber and Council officials from both sides of the border. Meeting with the full group on 21st January 22. Councillors and officials in attendance received a presentation from the Chamber delegation on a range of issues. A Q&A session followed.

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.

Richard Gibson Head of Finance (Donegal County Council)

Garry Martin Director of Services or Equivalent (Donegal County Council)

Liam Ward Director of Services or Equivalent (Donegal County Council)

Michael McGarvey Director of Services or Equivalent (Donegal County Council)

Brendan O'Donnell Director of Services or Equivalent (Donegal County Council)

Ciaran Brogan Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Albert Doherty Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Paul Canning Councillor (Donegal County Council)

Gerry McMonagle Councillor (Donegal County Council)

John McLaughlin Chief Executive Officer (Donegal County Council)