An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Lobbying Organisation An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Date published 19 May, 2023

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Development and Zoning

Period 1 Jan, 2023 to 30 Apr, 2023

Specific Details Newly started industrial peat production for horticulture at Annaghmore Lough Fen Site Code 000413.

Intended results To stop the work if it is unauthorised and inappropriate as suspected

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Ian Lumley

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.

Letter (2-5)

Also lobbied Brian Lucas, Principal Officer, NPWS, who does not appear in the DPO list

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.

Niall Ó'Donnchú Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)