Intent: To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhill and seek improved transport options for students
Details: Open Day for Public Representatives at National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork,
Email to all Oireachtas members from Cork constituencies inviting them to the National Learning Network Open Day in Hollyhill, Cork, taking place on 8 May Follow-up email and contact with their offices - EmailOpen day in National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Representatives were given a tour by students. NLN Director of Learning, Rita Day, briefed the public representatives on challenges facing NLN under the current funding model. - Lobby day
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.
Details: Upgrading of the R624 road linking Cobh to N25, including road safety, accessibility, and economic impact on Cobh and Great Island
Cobh & harbour Chamber Business Lunch event held on 4th September in Commodore Hotel with Jack Chambers TD as speaker, Emma Love from Irish Rail and Paul Hegarty from Port of Cork. - Event / Reception
Intent: To invite elected representatives to the official opening of the Little Island Biomethane Plant and showcase its importance in delivering national biomethane production targets and Climate Action Plan.
Details: Invite to the opening of the Little Island Biomethane Plant
Intent: To highlight that the Cork to Kerry Greenway project is seriously struggling because it is failing to meet the Greenway Code of Practice and it does not have adequate community support.::To highlight that Cork County Council is now proposing to divide the proposed Greenway into three different sections because they cannot find a way to develop the full project end-to-end and have placed a section in abeyance. This approach is incompatible with the consultation process undertaken with the public to date and is not in line with the Greenway Code of Practice.::To call on the Council to go back to the drawing board and recognise that the proposed Cork to Kinsale Greenway is not fit for purpose; fails to meet the Greenway code and Government strategy on Greenways; and lacks the necessary community support.::To emphasise that, based on the public consultation number three undertaken last year, 60% of 2,000 respondents outlined their opposition to the Greenway.::The main points of opposition
Intent: That Cork County Council supports the current independent governance review of Bord Bia, and that the Chair is stepping aside from meetings pending the outcome.
Mayor Cllr Mary Linehan Foley to attend the official sod turning of Clós an tSuláin, Meadowlands in Macroom, Cork on 20 January 2026. Invitations to attend the event were issued to Local TD's and members of Cork County Council who were included in this submission. Tuath did not maintain a formal attendance record for Public representatives. - Event / Reception
Intent: A greater understanding of the unique challenges facing single adult households experiencing homelessness in the SOuthwest.
Details: Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
Intent: Securing improved or committed funding for Cobh Hospital to support local healthcare capacity and services.
Details: The Chamber raised concerns about funding levels for Cobh Hospital. Discussion focused on the need for investment to address service pressures, enhance patient care, and ensure long-term sustainability of the facility.
Intent: Advocating for progress and funding for improvements to the R624 road, including safety upgrades and infrastructure to accommodate current and projected traffic volumes.
Details: The Chamber outlined concerns relating to the condition and strategic importance of the R624 road. Discussions included funding requirements, safety issues, and the economic importance of the route for local residents, tourism, and business operations.
