Advocating for You

We are here to proactively represent you and the competitive edge that Cork offers your business.

The multi award winning Public Affairs team at Cork Chamber are the most active regional advocacy group in Ireland. The team engages tactically, astutely and sincerely with Government and stakeholders to build support and create urgency for the issues that matter to your business.

Our Mandate

Our agenda is defined by our members

How We Deliver

We work strategically and tactically to create a positive legacy for Cork.

Our Focus

We pour our effort into the issues that matter to you.
Submissions, Reports and Letters
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We represent our members and advocate on your behalf through written submissions, letters, and reports. Our activity spans across the delivery of sustainable infrastructure, transport, place-making, energy, housing and more.

Submissions, Reports and Letters

We represent our members and advocate on your behalf through written submissions, letters, and reports. Our activity spans across the delivery of sustainable infrastructure, transport, place-making, energy, housing and more.

Meet the team
Cathal McSweeney
Director of Public Affairs
Cathal McSweeney
Cathal McSweeney
Director of Public Affairs

Cathal is the Director of Public Affairs, with responsibility for lobbying and advocacy activities of Cork Chamber. He focuses on representing the interests of the Cork businesses through engagement with the members, stakeholders, local politicians and elected representatives. Cathal works to ensure that the interests of the Cork region remain on the national agenda.

Fiona O Donovan
Public Affairs & Communications Executive
Fiona O Donovan
Fiona O Donovan
Public Affairs & Communications Executive
Ashley Amato
Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive
Ashley Amato
Ashley Amato
Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive

Ashley works as the Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive. Ashley is responsible for driving advocacy through political and stakeholder engagement, policy consultation and supporting Cork Chamber’s sustainability agenda which includes the Sustainable Cork Programme.

George Gill
Policy & Research Executive
George Gill
George Gill
Policy & Research Executive

George is the Cork Development Forum (CDF) Policy and Research Executive. A specialist in regional development, he advocates on behalf of the CDF for the sustainable development of the Cork region. He assists the CDF in guiding government policy through political and stakeholder engagement, and policy research and formulation.

Partner Programme

Cork Chamber has built a strong and influential Partner Programme, made up of a range of companies spanning multiple industries.

Sustainability

We have a vision for a more sustainable and resilient Cork, empowered by a thriving business community.

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