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: To inform the Deputies, Ministers and Councillors about the latest construction updates relating to our solar farm project in their constituency
Details: Newsletter relating to solar farm project
Sent email attaching newsletter which was also sent to local residents in the area, to keep the TDs, Ministers and Councillors informed on the latest - Email
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.
Information emailed including the newsletter being circulated to residents in the area, to keep the political representatives briefed on the development. In some cases, there were no responses to the information sent/a general acknowledgement; in others, they responded for more info which was supplied (e.g. specific to the project works) - 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.
Intent: A better understanding of the EU's role in tackling the housing and homelessness crisis in Ireland.
Details: Invite to morning roundtable discussion with some of Ireland's newly elected MEPs to explore the EU's role in tackling the housing and homelessness crisis in Ireland.
Intent: To advance economic development and growth in Cork on the occasion of the opening of a new manufacturing facility by Hovione in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.
Discussion with Commissioner Designate Michael McGrath TD and Councillor Audrey Buckley at the official opening of Hovione's new facilities in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork on 25th November 2024. - Event / Reception
Intent: To discuss and advance Cork Chamber's members' priorities regarding economic development in County Cork in a meeting with Fianna Fáil Councillors on Cork County Council.
Details: Meeting with Councillors regarding Economic Development
Meeting with Fianna Fáil Councillors on Cork County Council on 14th October 2024 in Cork County Hall to discuss business priorities for County Cork and current issues affecting economic development in the region, such as talent, skills and competitiveness. - Meeting
