Regulation of Lobbying

Section 6(4) of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 requires each public body to publish a list of designated Public Officials of the body.

The purpose of this list is:

To allow members of the public to identify those persons who are designated public officials; and
As a resource for lobbyists filing a return to the Register who may need to source a designated public official’s details.

Further information in relation to the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 is available at www.lobbying.ie

Designated Public Officials in Meath County Council

Ms Fiona Lawless

Chief Executive

046 909 7000

Mr Des Foley

Director of Services for Planning, Economic and Tourism Development, with responsibility for the Trim MD.

046 909 7000

Ms Sheila Harkin

Acting Head of Finance with responsibility for Information Systems, Motor Tax and Procurement

046 909 7000

Mr Barry Lynch

Director of Services for Housing, Community and Cultural Development, Library Service, Arts and Culture, the national Age Friendly Programme with responsibility for Ashbourne MD.

046 909 7000

Mr Dara McGowan

Director of Services for Corporate Affairs and Governance, Climate Action and Emergency Services, with responsibility for Laytown/Bettystown, Ratoath and Kells MDs.

046 909 7000

Mr Martin Murray

Director of Services for Infrastructure, Project Management, People Management and Development, with responsibility for the Navan MD.

046 909 7000

Councillors

All Meath County Council Councillors are Designated Public Officials under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015.

Strategic Policy Committees

Strategic Policy Committees are relevant bodies under Section 5 of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 and must comply with the Transparency Code.

Strategic Policy Committee Meetings documents and list of Members.

Lobbying Information Website

Further information in relation to the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 is available at www.lobbying.ie