Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 Sep, 2021

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2021 to 31 Aug, 2021

Specific Details Communication with Oireachtas Housing Commitee

Intended results To highlight the impact of the housing shortage of businesses in Dublin. To increase Government funding for construction of purpose built social and affordable homes in Dublin to relieve pressure on the private market. To encourage adherence to residential density targets under the NPF. To maintain supports for businesses impacted by Covid-19 for as long as restrictions require. To raise awareness of Dublin Chamber's preliminary recommendations for Budget 2022.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Fergus Sharpe

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.

Email (11-20)

Emails to DPOs regarding the prioritisation of housing in Budget 2022.

Submission (2-5)

'Strategic Priorities & Preliminary Recommendations for Budget 2022' and 'Q2 Business Outlook Report' available on Dublin Chamber website.

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.

Victor Boyhan Senator (Seanad)

John Cummins Senator (Seanad)

Francis Noel Duffy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Mary Fitzpatrick Senator (Seanad)

Joe Flaherty TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Thomas Gould TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Emer Higgins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Steven Matthews TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Paul McAuliffe TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Rebecca Moynihan Senator (Seanad)

Eoin Ó Broin TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Cian O'Callaghan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Richard O'Donoghue TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Mary Seery Kearney Senator (Seanad)