South Dublin Chamber

Lobbying Organisation South Dublin Chamber

Date published 18 May, 2018

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018

Specific Details Economic Development in South Dublin County

Intended results Stronger economic growth and Increased support for businesses in the county

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Peter Byrne CEO

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 (6-10)

Meetings to discuss current economic activity in the county and to highlight ideas coming from businesses regarding future growth. Highlight areas of concern such as commercial rates and areas of co operation such as business sustainability. Meetings take place in the County Councils offices in Tallaght or the Chambers offices in Tallaght.

Phone call (11-20)

sharing ideas and making suggestions regarding economic development in the county such as the international marketing of the county. Calls Monday -Friday office hours.

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.

Danny McLoughlin Chief Executive Officer (South Dublin County Council)

Frank Nevin Director of Services or Equivalent (South Dublin County Council)