Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Date published 20 May, 2019

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Local Government

Period 1 Jan, 2019 to 30 Apr, 2019

Specific Details Ballina Chamber of Commerce hosted a Local Election Discussion Forum, to discuss with current candidates and current Councillors on 11th April, current issues relevant to the town and municipal district of North Mayo

Intended results The Local election candidates and current Councillors were all given the opportunity to discuss local issues relevant to Ballina and North Mayo, to ensure that all candidates understand the seriousness of the election and what is expected of them, should they elected in Ballina Municipal District Council.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Ballina Chamber of Commerce

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.

Event / Reception (51-100)

The Local Election Candidate Forum was hosted on the 11th April in the Ballina Manor Hotel, Ballina with up to 100 Chamber members in attendance. The event consisted of a Q&A session with questions submitted by the members. It lasted two hours. including Cllrs' Seamus Weir, AM reape, J Munnelly, and other candidates running in the local election.

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.

John O'Hara Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Annie May Reape Councillor (Mayo County Council)

Jarlath Munnelly Councillor (Mayo County Council)