Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 Sep, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details Meeting with British Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Derry. The Committee wanted the Chambers insights into the importance of the CTA for business, especially in border areas. Discussed access to talent as well as challenges in complying with regulations in two different jurisdictions.

Intended results Ensuring the committee understand the complexities of working across the border. Also specifically to explain the Cross Border working from home tax issues.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Toni Forrester, CEO Letterkenny 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 (1)

Meeting was held in The Holywell Trust in Derry on 20th June. We attended with the President of Derry Chamber.

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.

Emer Currie Senator (Seanad)

Éamon Ó Cuív TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Niall Ó Donnghaile Senator (Seanad)