Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Cork Chamber
2025-09-15
Intent: Support and expansion of the Cork Mission City programme which aims to cut carbon emissions by 2030::Identification of initiatives that Cork Chamber and Cork City Council can collaborate on in the aim of climate action in line with Cork Chamber's climate policies
Details: A meeting between Cork Chamber officials and management at Cork City Council in which Cork's net zero and environment goals were discussed
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne, David Joyce, Ruth Buckley, Mike Larkin, Rebecca Loughry
Methods: A meeting between Cork City Council management and Cork Chamber staff at the Chamber premises on July 29 in which a range of climate initiatives were discussed - Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-09-15
Intent: Support for the continuation of tourism schemes, such as We Are Cork, to ensure Cork continues to attract and sustain inbound tourism and jobs in the sector
Details: A meeting between Cork Chamber staff and Cork City Council management to discuss tourism initiatives
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne, David Joyce, Mike Larkin, Rebecca Loughry, Ruth Buckley
Methods: A meeting at Cork Chamber on July 29 between Cork Chamber staff and Cork City Council management in which tourism promotion and jobs were discussed. - Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-09-15
Intent: To identify measures that Cork Chamber and Cork City Council can cooperate on to ensure an increase in housing output::To notify the council of areas of concern raised by members of Cork Chamber in regard of housing development, including planning, the grid, and water ::To discuss the reliance on public funding for the delivery of housing schemes and to identify challenges in accessing such funding
Details: Cork Chamber meeting with Cork City Council management in which housing policies were discussed
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne, Ruth Buckley, Rebecca Loughry, Mike Larkin, David Joyce
Methods: A meeting on July 29 at Cork Chamber in which a range of housing policies and challenges were discussed. - Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-09-15
Intent: Support for urban evolution initiatives, including measures to improve safety in the city::To explore the potential use of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Cork city centre
Details: A Cork Chamber meeting with Cork City Council in which community initiatives were discussed
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne, David Joyce, Mike Larkin, Rebecca Loughry, Ruth Buckley
Methods: A meeting between Cork City Council and Cork Chamber at the Chamber premises on July 29 in which community enhancement and safety measures were discussed in line with Cork Chamber's urban evolution policies. Measures, such as BIDs, above-shop-living, and more visible community policing were discussed, as were the topics of integration, anti-social behaviour and other such measures - Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-09-15
Intent: An update on the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy and the identification of steps that can be taken to progress key transport schemes to the next stage::Increased support for green and active travel initiatives, including better policing of obstructions of bike and bus lanes to improve existing services
Details: A meeting between Cork Chamber and Cork City Council in which transport policies were discussed
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne, David Joyce, Rebecca Loughry, Mike Larkin, Ruth Buckley
Methods: A meeting at Cork Chamber on July 29 with members of the Cork City Council management team in which transport policies were discussed. - Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-09-15
Intent: Support and identification for the re-zoning of suitable land in or near the city for use for industrial or economic development
Details: A meeting between Cork Chamber and Cork City Council in which the opportunity for zoning land for industrial development in the city centre was discussed
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne, David Joyce, Mike Larkin, Rebecca Loughry, Ruth Buckley
Methods: A meeting at Cork Chamber on July 29 between Cork City Council management and Cork Chamber staff in which the opportunities and challenges related to zoning land for industrial use in or near the city was discussed - Meeting
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-05-21
Intent: Communicate the importance of key transport infrastructure and links, and get an understanding of related timelines and progress
Details: Meetings to discuss public transport infrastructure plans and transport links in Cork
Officials: Brian Geaney, Gerry O’Beirne, Niall Ó Donnabháin, Niamh Smyth, Brian Keegan, John Newman, John Callinan, John Shaw, ...
Methods: Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-05-13
Intent: To progress development plans for Luas Cork in advance of the publication of an Emerging Preferred Route for public consultation in a meeting with Cork City Council.
Details: Meeting regarding Luas Cork Emerging Preferred Route
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne, Niall Ó Donnabháin
Methods: Meeting held on 20th March with representatives of Cork City Council in Cork City Hall. - Meeting
Cork Chamber
2025-05-13
Intent: To highlight the route selected for the proposed new road and to demonstrate the economic and residential benefits that could come as a result of its development, as well as the transport and climate boost associated with it.
Details: Briefing about the development of the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route
Officials: Gerry O’Beirne
Methods: A Teams meeting on February 21 that discussed the emerging preferred route for the proposed northern distributor road in Cork, as well as discussions on the economic and residential benefits of the scheme. - Meeting
Cork Business Association
2025-05-02
Intent: Meeting held with Valerie O'Sullivan and some of her team along with CBA Exec, members and additional attendees. Aim to understand the vision and priorities for Cork City with Valerie taking over as CE at Cork City Council.
Details: Members breakfast with Valerie O'Sullivan and some of her team
Officials: Valerie O'Sullivan, Brian Geaney, Niall Ó Donnabháin, Gerry O’Beirne
Methods: Correspondence to organise the breakfast event which was held at Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay - Email, Breakfast event held with Valerie and team at Clayton Hotel, lapps Quay - Event / Reception