Genevieve Davis

Lobbying Organisation Genevieve Davis

Date published 18 Apr, 2018

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Community

Period 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018

Specific Details Subject matter of Communication. Project Proposal to the Mayo County Council to build a new Summerhouse and Community Centre/Organic Gardening Centre on the back grounds of the Convent of Mercy, Westport. D

Intended results Build a new Summerhouse on site where Summerhouse burnt down at Convent of Mercy. Use of back gardens for growing organic food, polytunnels. Use of existing greenhouse. Use of old laundry as community centre for teaching Horticulture, Arts and Crafts, etc. Funding for the project named 'Blue Berry Hill'. This centre would be as a tribute of remembrance to past pupils and teachers and in solidarity with their families throughout the world.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Genevieve Davis

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? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? Basically at present I am proposing a project to Mayo County Council on behalf of past pupils and their families, many of whom I have made contact with through facebook.

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Social Media (100+)

Westport. Build a new Summerhouse surrounded by beautiful gardens To create a School Garden of sorts where people of all ages and backgrounds can come to learn about organic gardening without pesticides, heirloom seed saving for now and for future generations. To discover more about biodiversity and natural habitats Make use of the existing greenhouse already on the premises Polytunnels for growing food Create a space where people from all walks of life can experience the therapeutic value of being out in nature by; digging in the sand, which balances and restores human nature. Do something practical and earthy Plant seeds and watch things grow Appreciate the value of organically locally grown food Community centre in existing building next door to greenhouse Learn about horticulture Have a community centre to learn various arts and crafts Tearoom/Drop in centre for locals and visitors

Designated public officials lobbied

There were no DPOs directly lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.