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: 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.
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: Securing improved or committed funding for Cobh Hospital to support local healthcare capacity and services.
Details: The Chamber raised concerns about funding levels for Cobh Hospital. Discussion focused on the need for investment to address service pressures, enhance patient care, and ensure long-term sustainability of the facility.
Intent: Advocating for progress and funding for improvements to the R624 road, including safety upgrades and infrastructure to accommodate current and projected traffic volumes.
Details: The Chamber outlined concerns relating to the condition and strategic importance of the R624 road. Discussions included funding requirements, safety issues, and the economic importance of the route for local residents, tourism, and business operations.
Intent: Seeking improved funding structures or supports for Chambers of Commerce to enable the delivery of business-support services and local economic development initiatives.
Details: The Chamber discussed the pressures facing voluntary and membership-based chambers, including administrative burdens and resource limitations. The Chamber requested consideration of sustainable funding mechanisms or supports to ensure chambers can continue to fulfil important economic-development fu, ...
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.