Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 May, 2018

Relevant Matter Zoning or development

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018

Specific Details Review of empty and vacant properties in Ballina, identify those properties that could be removed from the GEO list, with the aim of reducing the percentage of vacant buildings in Ballina, which has one of the highest percentages in the Country. Tidy up the current list and identify those buildings that are derelict, or have been CPO'd by Mayo County Council.

Intended results Aim is to reduce Ballina's current vacant property percentage

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Hugh Rouse

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 (2-5)

Meet at Ballina Municipal District Council Offices and Ballina Chamber of Commerce Offices to review the current vacant properties in Ballina, which has a direct impact on the percentage of empty properties in Ballina.

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.

Tom Gilligan Director of Services or Equivalent (Mayo County Council)