Policy Communications
Policy Communications 2011
"National Internship Scheme – A Win-Win for Businesses and Interns" - 29.06.2011
"N25 Flyover Commencement – A Positive Boost" - 24.06.2011
"Chamber Welcomes New Small Business Advisory Group" - 14.06.2011
"Future for Business Graduates looks Bright" - 13.05.2011
"Cork Chamber welcome Government’s Jobs Initiative" - 10.05.2011
"New Cork Chamber President John Mullins calls for New Economic Vision for Cork" - 10.05.2011
"Business Confidence at Two Year High" - 20.04.2011
"Chamber Reiterates No to Tolls on Jack Lynch Tunnel" - 18.04.2011
"Progress on Dunkettle Interchange welcome but tolls must be avoided" - 07.04.2011
"Major Event aims to Build Unique Identity for Energy Sector in Cork" - 06.04.2011
"Chamber Says No to Tolls" - 21.02.2011
"Cork Chamber launches Pre-Election Manifesto" - 15.02.2011
"Town Hall Debate" - 10.02.2011
"Carrigaline Electoral Area vital to national economic recovery" - 19.01.2011
Policy Communications 2010
"Cork Chamber Q.4 Economic Trends Survey Reveals Strong Foundations for Growth" - 22.12.2010
"Cork Chamber responds to Cork City and County Council Budgets" - 21.12.2010
"Reaction to Budget 2011" - 07.12.2010
"Chamber Welcomes Bord Gais Development" - 06.12.2010
"Chamber Welcomes Flyover Announcement" - 30.11.2010
"Key measures in Four Year Plan" - 24.11.2010
Editorial - "Upgrading N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road could support 1,000 jobs" - 24.11.2010
"Disquiet with Councils Amongst Cork Businesses" - 23.11.2010
"One Year On, No Progress Made" - 18.11.2010
"Fiscal Adjustment is Needed But Budget 2011 Has to Focus on Growth and Creating Confidence" - 22.10.2010
"Economic Trends Survey Shows Drop in Confidence and Increased Dissatisfaction with Government Economic Policy" - 29.09.2010
"Cork Chamber Outlines Budget Priorities" - 15.09.2010
"Chamber Seeks Better Credit Access" - 20.08.2010
"Cork Chamber seeks Action on Capital Spending Review" - 30.07.2010
"Regional Business Organisations Call for Local Government Savings to be Passed Back to Business" - 28.07.2010
"Urgent and Decisive Action Needed by Minister" - 19.07.2010
"Optimism Escalates But Underlying Trends could indicate SME’s may not have an Appetite to Engage with Banks" - 19.07.2010
"Chamber Highlights Potential For Growth" - 12.07.2010
"Cork Chamber Campaigns for “Cork to World” - 30.06.2010
"Cork Chamber Calls for Government to Assist Vital Road Maintenance Works" - 16.06.2010
"Action needed to protect Cork from future flooding" - 25.05.2010
"Cork Chamber President Criticises NRA Strategy" - 11.05.2010
"Cork Chamber Launches Business Travel Report" - 11.05.2010
"Enterprising Munster Students continue to Innovate" - 06.05.2010
"Tyndall Announcement – A Major Step Forward" - 26.04.2010
"Positive Sentiments Continue to Grow Amongst Cork Businesses" - 20.04.2010
"Chamber seeks funding commitment for Docklands bridges" - 16.04.2010
"A Welcomed Wireless Connection Between Two Cities" - 06.04.2010
Evening Echo Editorial - "Cork's new bus plan will energise our city" - 05.04.2010
"Chamber outlines its views on the future of Public Transport in Cork" - 30.03.2010
"Cork Chamber repeats its call for Independent Flooding Inquiry" - 24.03.2010
"Cork Chamber Welcomes Progress on N25 Flyovers" - 22.03.2010
"Chamber Calls for Independent Inquiry" - 02.03.2010
"Cork Chamber & Cork Airport launch Business Travel Survey" - 16.02.2010
"Chamber Welcomes Progress on National Routes" - 11.02.2010
"Chamber President Calls for Change" - 05.02.2010
"Chamber Queries Government Response to Flooding Plan" - 02.02.2010
"Chamber Welcomes New Route Developments" - 26.01.2010
"Chamber supports Competiveness Council Recommendations on Broadband Calls..." 25.01.2010
"Cork Chamber renews it's call" - 08.01.2010
Policy Communications 2009
Policy Commentary in Business Publications
“Seize the opportunity in times of Crisis” – Business & Finance Magazine 29.01.2009
“Credit Crunch Bites” – Business Plus Magazine July / August 2009
“The need for balanced regional development” – Public Affairs Journal October 2009
“Chamber supports getting value for money in the Public Sector” – Evening Echo 06.11.2009
“Regaining Competitiveness” – Public Affairs Journal December 2009
“Meeting Challenges head on” – Business & Finance Magazine 19.12.2009
Local Government
Chamber Disappointed With Councils' Decisions - 22.12.2009
Cork Chamber Disappointed with Rates Proposal - 16.12.2009
Local Authorities Must Support Regional Enterprise Base - 04.11.2009
Local Government Fund Critical to the Cork Region - 06.10.2009
Economy
Cork Chamber Responds to Budget 2010 - 10.12.2009
Cork Chamber Calls for Action - 10.11.2009
Chamber Calls on Government to Seize the Opportunity - 22.10.2009
Chamber Calls for Cost Containment - 25.05.2009
Chamber Highlights Difficulties Faced By Cork Businesses - 11.05.2009
Cork Chamber Reacts to Supplementary Budget 2009 - 08.04.2009
Measures Needed to Restore Fiscal Rectitude - 31.03.2009
Urgent Need to Reduce Employer’s PRSI - 19.02.2009
Seize The Opportunity in Times of Difficulty - 09.02.2009
Cork Chamber Survey Reveals Worrying Trends - 29.01.2009
Infrastructure
Chamber Calls for Government to Respond & Questions to be Answered - 02.12.2009
Chamber Highlights Success of Cork MAN - 13.11.2009
Chamber says Cork is on the Right Track - 28.07.2009
Chamber Calls for a Direct Tier-1 Data Connection to Europe Building Economic Recovery for Future Jobs and New Industries - 23.07.2009
Chamber Concerned for Docklands Future - 03.07.2009
Docklands Planning Approval Very Positive - 27.03.2009
Final Push Needed To Secure Ferry Service - 18.02.2009
Science Park A Major Opportunity - 13.02.2009
Chamber Voices Opinion on Future of Cork Airport - 12.02.2009
Education
Chamber Commends Third Level Collaboration - 30.11.2009
Lisbon Treaty
Lisbon Key to Financial Services Investment - 10.09.2009
Vote Yes to Lisbon - Sustain Our Access to a Competitive Energy Market - 06.09.2009
Chamber Refutes Misleading Information on Minimum Wage - 01.09.2009
A Yes Vote in Lisbon Referendum is Vital - 31.08.2009