Mullingar Chamber Of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Mullingar Chamber Of Commerce

Date published 18 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Community

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Discussion with Cllr Bill Collentine regarding Mullingar town’s plans for Christmas, including the work of the Mullingar Enhancement Group in coordinating the town’s Christmas lights and associated seasonal activities.

Intended results To discuss how the Chamber and the Mullingar Enhancement Group could work together to support the town’s Christmas programme, with a view to encouraging a coordinated and attractive Christmas offering for Mullingar and supporting increased footfall and activity in the town centre.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Suzanne McEvoy, President, Mullingar Chamber of Commerce

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 (1)

August 4th. Meeting with Cllr Bill Collentine to discuss Christmas planning and opportunities for coordination between Mullingar Chamber and the Mullingar Enhancement Group.

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.

Bill Collentine Councillor (Westmeath County Council)