Anthony Barry

Intent: rezoning

Details: Section 28 - rezoning

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,, ... Read more

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 , ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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

Details: Cork to Kerry Greenway

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.

Details: Cork Local Authority - Bord Bia

Intent: Support for re-zoning request and guidance on the process.

Details: Re-zoning of lands at the Fota Island Resort for residential use. Location address is Fota Island Resort, Fota Island, Cork, T45 HX62.

Intent: To advocate for economic development and enterprise growth in the Cork region.

Details: Business Lunch at the Radisson Blu Hotel

Intent: To advocate for economic development and enterprise growth in the Cork region.

Details: Business Lunch at the Radisson Blu Hotel