The Westport Chamber

Lobbying Organisation The Westport Chamber

Date published 20 Sep, 2022

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Development and Zoning

Period 1 May, 2022 to 31 Aug, 2022

Specific Details Marina Development at Westport Quay, Co. Mayo , zoning housing development and derelict properties

Intended results Development plan for Westport Marina Urgent need for zoning and development for affordable housing schemes. Urgently need designation as a rent pressure Zone Vacant sites and derelict properties. We need a much more aggressive and enforceable tax policy to radically convert these to living accommodation spaces

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Michael Lennon, Director and Committee member of the Westport 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.

Event / Reception (1)

Westport Chamber Meeting with the Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Planning & Marine Strategic Policy Committee, at 10.30am, Friday 22nd of July in the Leeson Enterprise Centre, Westport, Co. Mayo.

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.

Mark Duffy Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Al McDonnell Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Neil Cruise Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Catherine McConnell Director of Services or Equivalent (Mayo County Council)

Ger Deere Councillor (Mayo County Council)