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.
Mayor Cllr Mary Linehan Foley to attend the official sod turning of Clós an tSuláin, Meadowlands in Macroom, Cork on 20 January 2026. Invitations to attend the event were issued to Local TD's and members of Cork County Council who were included in this submission. Tuath did not maintain a formal attendance record for Public representatives. - Event / Reception
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: Share information on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission (PBS) and secure increased investment in mental health in Budget 2025::Invite political reps to MHR's events. 'Language Briefing' - 30-minute briefing to support political reps in discussing mental health in a way that can reduce stigma and is in line with European best practice. ::'Meet&Greet' - opportunity for elected representatives to learn more about the mental health services and needs in their constituencies. Attendees include members of MHR who are on the frontlines of providing mental health services and supports; people with lived experience of mental health difficulties / psychosocial disabilities who have been accessing or trying to access mental health supports and MHR staff
Details: Communicate MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2025, and with an invitation to a Language Briefing and 'Meet & Greet' with MHR, MHR Member organisations and people with lived experience of mental health difficulties on Wednesday 18th September in LH 2000
