Shannon Chamber

Lobbying Organisation Shannon Chamber

Date published 21 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Query re current status of Unit 153 at Shannon Free Zone previously allocated for IPAS accomodation

Intended results Clarification on current status of Unit 153 Shannon Free Zone

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon 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.

Meeting (2-5)

Meetings with Shannon Municipal District on 7 May and with Senator Timmy Dooley on 8 May to discuss a range of issues of concern to Shannon Chamber members.

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.

Timmy Dooley Senator (Seanad)

Gerry Flynn Councillor (Clare County Council)

John Crowe Councillor (Clare County Council)

Michael Begley Councillor (Clare County Council)

P.J. Ryan Councillor (Clare County Council)

Pat McMahon Councillor (Clare County Council)

Donna McGettigan Councillor (Clare County Council)