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: Secured national funding for Phase 1 of the projectCommencement of construction worksIncreased footfall and dwell time in CobhAttraction of private investment in retail and hospitalityJob creation and enhanced business confidenceImproved visitor experience for cruise and rail arrivals
Details: Advocacy for national capital funding and a confirmed delivery timeline for Phase 1 of the approved and shovel-ready Cobh Public Realm Enhancement Plan. The project focuses on transforming the arrival experience from the Port of Cork cruise berth and Cobh rail terminal into the town centre, improvin, ...
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: Funding allocated to activate key projects within the strategy.Increased year-round tourism and reduced seasonality.Stronger harbour-wide destination branding.Growth in visitor numbers, length of stay and local spend.New and sustainable tourism and hospitality employment.Improved connectivity for visitors and commuters.
Details: Engagement with Government and national agencies to support activation and implementation of the Cork Harbour Tourism Strategy, a partnership between Fáilte Ireland, the Port of Cork, Cork City Council and Cork County Council. Advocacy focuses on funding, integration into national tourism marketing,, ...
Intent: Provision of public access to Cork Harbour for residents and visitorsCompletion of a feasibility study and site selectionDevelopment of marine leisure and maritime tourism enterprisesIncreased visitor numbers and local spendingImproved quality of life and community engagement with the harbourCreation of a foundation for a future public marina
Details: Advocacy for the development of public water access in Cobh and the establishment of a phased pathway towards a public marina. This includes seeking agreement on site identification, funding for feasibility studies, and the creation of a multi-agency approach involving Cork County Council, the Port , ...
Intent: Secured national funding for Phase 1 of the projectCommencement of construction worksIncreased footfall and dwell time in CobhAttraction of private investment in retail and hospitalityJob creation and enhanced business confidenceImproved visitor experience for cruise and rail arrivals
Details: Advocacy for national capital funding and a confirmed delivery timeline for Phase 1 of the approved and shovel-ready Cobh Public Realm Enhancement Plan. The project focuses on transforming the arrival experience from the Port of Cork cruise berth and Cobh rail terminal into the town centre, improvin, ...
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.
