Michael Quinn

Intent: No increase commercial rates for 2026

Details: Not to increase commercial rates for 2026

Intent: Enable faster, better delivery on housing, transport, infrastructure, and town centre management

Details: Devolving greater authority and resources to local authorities

Intent: Collaboration between Waterford Chamber and Waterford City & County Council for a trade mission to Märkischer Kreis, Germany.

Details: Waterford trade mission to Germany

Intent: Waterford Council support for and to partner with Waterford Chamber on 'Think Waterford First' initiatives.::Waterford Council collaboration with Waterford Chamber and financial support for various Chamber events and initiatives, such as the Waterford Gift Card, Toys4Engineers Conference & Expo, Tramore Tourism Information Centre, FDI Dinner Event, Waterford Business Awards, and Think Waterford First Accreditation.

Details: Collaboration between Waterford Chamber and Waterford City & County Council on marketing initiatives to promote Waterford

Intent: Highlight concerns of businesses regarding the Council's decision to close off temporary vehicle access to pedestrian streets in Waterford City centre.

Details: Vehicle access to pedestrian streets in Waterford City

Intent: Inform the Council about our aim to build a district heating project in Waterford

Details: Waterford District Heating Project

Intent: Town Centre Balance - stop town centres hollowing out

Details: Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns

Intent: Town Centre Balance - stop town centres hollowing out

Details: Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns

Intent: Waterford City & County Council to confirm its policy regarding whether or not see-through shutters are permitted in retail premises.::If see-through shutters are not permitted, can Waterford City & County Council explain its solution for protecting businesses in the city centre who are concerned about the safety of their staff and premises.

Details: Concern regarding city centre security and business protection

Intent: Support from Waterford City & County Council to facilitate a visit to Waterford by a group of German business people aiming to develop trade links with Waterford businesses.

Details: Trade visit of German business people to Waterford City