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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
2025-02-06
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: Renewable Energy: Support and investment to position Cork Harbour as a leader in renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, driving sustainability and economic growth.R624 Road Improvements: Urgent upgrades needed to address safety concerns, improve local transportation, and support economic activities in the region.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocating for investment in infrastructure and renewable energy to support Cobh’s development and economic sustainability. |
2025-02-06
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Stanton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Secure funding and prioritisation for R624 road upgrades.Gain policy and financial support for offshore wind energy projects in Cork Harbour.Advocate for investment in tourism infrastructure to boost local economic growth.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Dinner hosted by Cobh & Harbour Chamber. R624 Road Upgrade: Advocating for improved road access to Cobh. Green Wind Energy: Promoting Cork Harbour as a hub for renewable energy projects. |
2025-02-06
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: To secure funding and policy support for upgrading the R624 road to improve safety, accessibility, and economic connectivity for Cobh and its surrounding areas.To enhance public access infrastructure from the sea front in Cobh town centre, promoting tourism, community use, and local economic development.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocacy for the upgrade of the R624 road to Cobh and improvements in public access from the sea front in Cobh town centre |
2025-02-06
Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister of State), Department of Transport; David Stanton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Enhancing the regional connectivity and infrastructure for Cobh.Ensuring the R624 meets national road standards for economic and safety benefits.Proposing another viable route to ease access to Cobh and mitigate traffic issues, fostering economic growth and accessibility.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Advocacy for the R624 road to Cobh to be recognised as a national road and for the development of an additional route into Cobh. |
2024-09-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: The Chamber advocated for support and investment in renewable energy, positioning Cork Harbour as a potential leader in this sector. They also stressed the urgent need for improvements to the R624 road, emphasising its importance for safety issues, local transportation and economic activities.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Development of the renewable energy sector |
| — | the R624 road |
| — | public water access |
| — | and funding for the public realm |
2024-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Leo Varadkar (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Stanton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To establish Green Energy Industry in the Cork Harbour Area. A new road into Cobh as the R624 road is only one way into & out of Great Island (Cobh) and is not capable of taking industrial, residential and the volume of Tourist Traffic. (Trucks, Tour buses, Public Transport Buses etc.)
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Green Wind Energy in the Cork Harbour Area. Road access to Cobh |
2023-09-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Coveney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To progress the process to achieving this
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To lobby for a new road into Cobh replacing or upgrading the R624 |
2023-05-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Funding of affiliated Chambers
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | European/Government funding to support affiliated Chambers nationally |
2023-05-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: To raise key developments needed in the Cobh & Harbour Area with particular emphasis on the renewal energy sector
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Development of renewable energy sector for Cobh & Cork Harbour Area including water access to Cobh Town and public realm project |
2023-05-13
Politician(s) lobbied: James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To find out what is the current situation regarding a new road into Cobh we what is involved to achieve this.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | New Access Road to Cobh instead of the R624 |