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 provide An Taoiseach, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and local representatives with an overview of the proposed new development at Danone Nutricia's facility in Macroom, its significance for the local economy and region, and the employment it will generate for the area.
Details: Meetings to discuss a proposed new development at Danone Nutricia's facility in Macroom, Co. Cork, including the economic benefits of the project, its contribution to job creation and economic growth in the region.
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: Advice and guidance in relation to ASI funding application to Cork County Council and a testimonial for The ASI's Macroom Singing for the Brain programme.
Details: Meeting with Cllr Gobnait Moynihan in relation to Support for Singing for the Brain initiative
Meeting with Cllr Gobnait Moynihan in relation to Support for Singing for the Brain initiative was held on 16th December. Advice and guidance received in relation to ASI funding application to Cork County Council and a testimonial for our Macroom Singing for the Brain programme. - Meeting
Intent: To ensure engagement, attendance and support for local walking events as part of the Alzheimer's Memory Walk campaign ::To support local dementia supports and services provided by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Details: Encouraging elected representatives to take part and provide assistance in supporting local Alzheimer's Memory Walk events, which is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign by The ASI
Cllr Gearoid Murphy attended the Alzheimer's Memory Walk in Mallow, Co Cork. - Event / ReceptionDeputy Aindrias Moynihan, Cllr Michael Looney and Cllr Gobnait Moynihan attended Alzheimer's Memory Walk in Macroom, Co Cork on 21st September. - Event / ReceptionEmail confirmation with Cllr Gearoid Murphy attending Mallow and Cllr Michael Looney attending Macroom walks (5th September) - Email
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.
