Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Date published 19 May, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan, 2023 to 30 Apr, 2023

Specific Details Ballina delegation visits Scranton, PA USA and New York USA

Intended results Ballina Chamber was part of a Twin Town delegation to the USA in March specifically Scranton PA and New York USA. Ballina Chamber's goal was to ensure that Ballina and Co Mayo business community had a voice at these events, celebrating the Co Mayo diaspora and links with Ballina, North Mayo and the diaspora in Pennsylvania and New York.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Margaret Downey Martin

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 (2-5)

Ballina Chamber attended a number of functions as part of a delegation from Ballina Municipal District Council and Mayo County Council, to the US which took place in March to coincide with St Patrick's Day celebrations.

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.

Declan Turnbull Regional Services (Mayo County Council)

Annie May Reape Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Mark Duffy Councillor (Mayo County Council)