Cobh and Harbour Chamber

Politician(s) lobbied: Noel McCarthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To seek political support and Government funding commitment for the upgrade of the R624 road, ensuring it is prioritised in the National Development Plan / capital investment programme.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Noel McCarthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To secure a visit from the Minister for Health to visit Cobh in the near term, providing an opportunity to directly observe local healthcare and infrastructure needs. To advocate for improved healthcare facilities and services in Cobh, aligned with population growth and accessibility concerns. ::To increase awareness within government of Cobh’s strategic role in regional development, tourism, and public health planning. To prompt the allocation of funding and a timeline for the essential upgrade of the R624, ensuring safer, more reliable access to Cobh for residents, emergency services, and visitors.

Methods: Event / Reception

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

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

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

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

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

Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown

Intent: Unknown

Methods: Unknown

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

Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Coveney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To progress the process to achieving this

Methods: Meeting