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Policy
Presentation on the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Project
Dunkettle, N40 and N8 Works
Cork Chamber Welcomes Celtic Interconnector announcement for Cork
Cork County Council Part 8 Planning Applications: Little Island and Dunkettle
Subsidised Training
Google Analytics - 27th February
Practical Productivity - Microsoft Outlook - 16th February
Events
February Business Breakfast
"Clock Out and Connect" at Griffith College Cork
International
Workshop: Addressing the Skills Needs arising from the Potential Trade Implications of Brexit
Member Updates
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Policy
Presentation on the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Project
Public Consultation Phase

Cork Chamber encourages members to attend a presentation of the scheme design proposals on Tuesday 13th February 2018.

 

For more detail and to attend please contact Thomas by email without delay as space is limited. The Landscape Architects engaged as part of the multi-disciplinary team designing the scheme will present the proposals to attendees.

 

Representatives of Cork City Council and the Landscape Architects will be available after the presentation to answer any questions or discuss any aspect of the project with attendees requiring further clarification.



Dunkettle, N40 and N8 Works
An update from the City Council, County Council and TII
 

Site Investigation Works are well underway on the Dunkettle Interchange Site. The photograph attached shows ongoing Clearance Works near the Pfizer Plant south of the existing N25. Site Clearance Works have progressed slightly quicker than anticipated and we now hope to complete under this heading by the end of February 2018.

 

Over the next few weeks the Works will become increasingly visible to passing motorists. By the middle of next week, we expect to be clearing the traffic island at the Bury’s Bridge “left in/left out” Junction, east of the Dunkettle Roundabout.

 


Dunkettle

Site Investigation Works are well underway on the Dunkettle Interchange Site. The photograph attached shows ongoing Clearance Works near the Pfizer Plant south of the existing N25. Site Clearance Works have progressed slightly quicker than anticipated and we now hope to complete under this heading by the end of February 2018.

Over the next few weeks the Works will become increasingly visible to passing motorists. By the middle of next week, we expect to be clearing the traffic island at the Bury’s Bridge “left in/left out” Junction, east of the Dunkettle Roundabout. This area will take a few days to clear and we will then Progress to the area north of the existing N25 immediately west of the Dunkettle Roundabout. No traffic lane closures will be required as a result of the upcoming works and we do not anticipate that the Works will cause any traffic disruption.

As noted in previous updates, the Site Clearance will be followed by Archaeological Investigation Works which will take 3-4 months to complete. We also hope to appoint the Main Works Contractor over the next few months with Offline Works then expected to get underway before the end of 2018. Further details to follow in future updates.

 

N40 Works

On the N40, Duct Installation Works are continuing, currently focused in the area between the Douglas Bridges and the Bloomfield Interchange. No daytime lane closures will arise as a result as these Works as all works requiring lane closures will be carried out under night-time working. Duct Installation Works in the N40 will continue for a number of months.

 

N8

Duct Installation Works are also required on the N8 from the Tivoli Roundabout east to the Silversprings flyover. These Broadband ducts will be installed on the northern side of the road with the Works expected to get underway early in March 2018. Traffic heading out from the city on the Tivoli dual-carriageway will have reduced lane widths in place but there will be no lane closures during peak times.

Irish Water are also proposing to carry out Watermain Repair Works in the Silversprings overbridge area over the coming period. Coffey Construction Ltd have been appointed to carry out these Works with the Contract getting underway from next Monday the 5th of February 2018. Pipe Laying Works are then Scheduled to get underway at Woodside from Monday the 12th of February 2018. The Pipeline Works will be off road initially with the crossing of the Lovers Walk Junction being done under night-time working. Watermain Installation Works on the N8 itself will be progressed in short sections with at least one lane being maintained for both incoming and outgoing traffic at all times.

The Watemain Works will continue as far as the entrance to Flemings restaurant and should reach completion by the June Bank Holiday Weekend. The Duct Installation element is expected to continue until July 2018 and both Contracts will be planned to ensure minimal traffic disruption particularly at peak times.

If there are any queries or comments in relation to these ongoing and upcoming Works, please contact us on (021)4520180 or on this email address.

 

On an unrelated item, we have received a number of queries in relation to Works at the Airport Roundabout and Works at the Halfway Roundabout. These Works were designed on behalf of Cork County Council by Cathal O’Meara Consultants Ltd, Fermoy Co. Cork. The photographs attached show an artists impression of the completed artistic feature on exit from the airport gates – this installation should be completed by late-March/early-April. The photomontage of the proposed installation at the Halfway Roundabout is also attached. This installation should be completed by April 2018 and it is designed to match the motif for the Wild Atlantic Way and seeks to dramatize the Halfway Roundabout location as a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way.

 

 

 

 


Cork Chamber Welcomes Celtic Interconnector announcement for Cork
 

Cork Chamber welcomed Monday’s announcement of the Celtic Interconnector project for Cork. This collaboration between Eirgrid and French counterpart Réseau de Transport d’Electricité involves the installation of a 600km cable between Ireland and France, which will connect to the grid at Knockraha Substation, East Cork.
 
Speaking at today’s briefing, Cork Chamber CEO, Conor Healy said, “We are delighted to welcome the Eirgrid team to Cork Chamber today. This project is significant at the national and regional level providing flexibility, security of supply and opportunity to import and export electricity once completed. Added to this, Ireland will now have a direct energy connection to mainland Europe if the UK leaves the EU.”
 



Cork County Council Part 8 Planning Applications: Little Island and Dunkettle

Cork County Council has recently published applications for Part 8 Planning on the following projects, and which are currently receiving submission from interested parties. We would encourage you to review and make submissions as appropriate, or as Cork Chamber will be making submissions to these, please forward commentary for consideration as part of these to  

Michelle.  More Information can be found in the 'read more' section below. 
 

 


Cork County Council has recently published applications for Part 8 Planning on the following projects, and which are currently receiving submission from interested parties. We would encourage you to review and make submissions as appropriate, or as Cork Chamber will be making submissions to these, please forward commentary for consideration as part of these to  

Michelle.  More Information can be found in the 'read more' section below. These projects are:
 

  1. Shared Use Cycle and Pedestrian Facility at Dunkettle Interchange

The proposed development comprises approximately 900m of Shared Use Cycle and Pedestrian Facilities extending from Dunkettle Roundabout in the townland of Lotamore, Co Cork to terminate at cul-de-sac on Dunkettle Road in the townland of Dunkettle. The existing cul-de-sac will be reconfigured as a shared surface street and will bring pedestrians and cyclists to Dunkettle Road. If sending commentary to Cork Chamber please send this no later than Friday 2nd March.  Submission deadline: Friday March 9th

 

  1. Vehicular Capacity Improvement Interventions at Little Island

The proposed interventions shall increase vehicular capacity at each of the referenced junctions, resulting in a reduction in traffic congestion at these points, particularly at peak times. These interventions are intended to mitigate against the impact of traffic diversions during the construction of the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Project. If sending commentary to Cork Chamber please send this no later than Friday 9th March.  Submission deadline: 16th March. 

 
Full details on each of these projects is available on Cork County Council website
 
Thank you and as always please do not hesitate to contact the Cork Chamber team with queries or to discuss further.


Subsidised Training
Google Analytics - 27th February
€160 for Chamber Members!
 

One of the biggest challenges we have seen for businesses/website owners is not knowing where to begin when it comes to analytics. 

You find yourself looking at a mountain of data, and not knowing where to begin climbing.

 

After attending this Google Analytics workshop you’ll have:

  • A clear understanding of the important metrics to look for in a Google Analytics account
  • A demonstration of how you can set-up and use goals and funnels in your own account to assess visitor quality
  • Tips on how to produce better reports that contain actionable insights which you can use to power your business

 

Learn where to start here.



Practical Productivity - Microsoft Outlook - 16th February
 €160 for Chamber Members!
 

Would you like to have an EMPTY INBOX at the end of each day?

Would you like to schedule realistic days and never have to worry about forgetting to do or follow-up on a piece of work?

Would you like to have an organised system that will help you work more effectively on a daily basis?

 

The Practical Productivity course will provide you a practical and workable solution to managing your workload and time more effectively in the work place!



Events
February Business Breakfast
In Association with the Irish Examiner
 

Date: Thursday 15th February

Time: 7:30am – 9:30am

Venue: Imperial Hotel

Cost: €25 members / €50 non-members

BOOK NOW

 

 

All businesses have plenty of data at their fingertips, but learning how to analyse and utilise this data is a mystery to many of us. If you want to understand how you can find valuable insights in your data that can help to drive business growth then book your place for “Demystifying Data” now!
 
We are delighted to have Jason Burns from IBM who has spent several years working in the data and analytics arena and Yvonne Holmes who heads up the Business Performance and Analytics Team at AIB as our guest speakers. On the day we will also have some key case studies, who will bring their experience of data analytics to life and help you gain insight into how data can work for your business.

 

This event is in association with the Irish Examiner and will be held in partnership with the Chartered Accountants Cork Society.



"Clock Out and Connect" at Griffith College Cork
 

Date: Tuesday 27th February

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Venue: Griffith College Cork

Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members

BOOK HERE

 

Cork Chamber is delighted to invite you to an evening of “divine” networking at the chapel on the grounds of Griffith College Cork.  It’s time to continue the New Year’s Resolutions by coming along and raising your company profile at this event while taking in the stunning views of Cork City from the College’s hilltop location.

Griffith College Cork offers full and part-time third level, higher education degree and masters programmes in Law, Business, Media, Computing Science, Professional Accounting and Pharmaceutical Management. Griffith College Cork is located on a five-acre campus on the grounds of the former Marymount Hospice on Wellington Rd, Cork City.

Make your mark and meet at least 10 new people at this engaging and interactive event, you will not regret it!



Promotion
Recognising the Region’s Remarkable Business Success
 

Cork’s leading businesses were presented with the prestigious Cork Company of the Year Awards, at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday night.  Winners were revealed amongst an audience of over 1,000 people, including leading industry and political figures.The awards run in association with Vodafone Ireland, involve a thorough four month judging process with an experienced mix of business professionals from across the business community. Thank you to the Irish Examiner our award media partners,  for great coverage throughout the awards. 

Winners include:

  • Cork Emerging Company of the Year 2018 was awarded to EviView.
  • Cork SME Company of the Year 2018 was won by Spearline. 
  • Cork Large Company of the Year 2018 was won by Teamwork.com
  • Cork Corporate of the Year 2018 and Overall Cork Company of the Year 2018 was won by Boston Scientific

Read More on the winners HERE

Cork Company of the Year Awards 2018 judging panel:  John Higgins, EY & Chair of the judging panel; Bill O'Connell Cork Chamber President,  Leo O’Leary Vodafone Ireland; David Owens SolarWinds; Frank Walsh Enterprise Equity; Mary Power Westboro Partners,  Orla Rimmington Kernel Capital; Pat O’Flynn Solvotrin; Paul Hands Open Innovation Partners and Conor Healy Cork Chamber.



Thank You

Thank you to the Annual Dinner task force, all our speakers, award finalists and our sponsors in making the Annual Dinner another fabulous event.   



Sponsors:

  • Montenotte Hotel
  • BiznetCork Skillnet
  • Ballygowan
  • Irish Examiner
  • Kearys BMW
  • Maryborough Hotel & Spa
  • Páirc Uí Chaoimh
  • Snap Design & Print 
  • Springboard PR & Marketing 
  • Vodafone 


Annual Dinner Task Force:
 Paula Cogan (Chair),  Bill O'Connell, Barrie O' Connell,  David A.Power, Frank Boland, Maxine Hyde, Natasha Lynch, Holly MacIntosh, Barbara-Anne Richardson, Donna Miskell, Leigh Gillen and Conor Healy.

 

 



Cork Chamber Annual Dinner Photo Gallery
 

Lots of great pictures from Friday night, check out the photo gallery from the Annual Dinner here. We hope you enjoyed the night!

 



Workplace Mental Health Promotion - 21st February
 

Date: Wednesday 21st February 

Time: 10am – 1pm

Venue: Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire

To book: click here

 

 

 

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.  

 

PSYCHED is an initiative of Cork Healthy Cities. This collaboration comprises of the Health Services Executive (Health Promotion and Improvement, Health Action Zone and Mental Health Psychology Service in Cork) Cork City Council, University College Cork and community workplace partners. We want workplaces to get PSYCHED about mental health and wellbeing!

We invite workplaces to get involved by sharing good practice, ideas and workplace initiatives that support the mental wellbeing of their staff.

 

 


Spaces are limited and booking is essential.  

 

PSYCHED is an initiative of Cork Healthy Cities. This collaboration comprises of the Health Services Executive (Health Promotion and Improvement, Health Action Zone and Mental Health Psychology Service in Cork) Cork City Council, University College Cork and community workplace partners. We want workplaces to get PSYCHED about mental health and wellbeing!

We invite workplaces to get involved by sharing good practice, ideas and workplace initiatives that support the mental wellbeing of their staff.

 

PSYCHED aims:

1.    To stimulate conversations in the workplace leading to a better understanding of mental health

2.    To encourage employers to engage with staff to promote and foster mental health in the workplace by setting goals for positive improvement

3.    To celebrate commitment, good practice and innovation in mental health promotion in the workplace through participation in the 2018 PSYCHED awards.

 

Our goal:

To promote better mental health in workplaces across Cork city, an initiative which we hope will result in more understanding and reduced stigma towards mental illness in our wider community.


International
Workshop: Addressing the Skills Needs arising from the Potential Trade Implications of Brexit

Date: Friday, 16th February*

Time: 1.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Venue: Imperial Hotel

 

The workshop’s main goals will be to discuss and validate the preliminary results of the study, and their potential impacts, through interactive sessions; and to brainstorm and suggest the potential measures to be taken in order to boost the availability of the relevant trade-related skillsets in Ireland. *Please note that the workshop is limited to 30 participants and registration is required before Friday, 2nd February.

 

Contact Alan Power to register. 

 



Member News
Latest Member News
 
  • Insurance and Aviation Disputes team joins Ronan Daly Jermyn in Dublin – read more
  • Semi-Annual SolarWinds Partner Summit event in Cork – read more
  • Irish Business Can Boost their Bottom Line by Tapping into Emotional Resource – read more
  • CUH Charity invites you to walk the Camino de Santiago for CUMH this June to help raise vital funds for the Neonatal Unit at CUMH – read more
  • Chambers Ireland welcomes establishment of new Working Group to examine USC-PRSI merge – read more
  • Video Workshop in Cork – read more
  • Break up with your traditional Valentine's Day plans with The Imperial’s Anti-Valentine’s Day offering – read more
  • Pieta House received a donation of €10,000 from PFH Technology Group – read more
  • Exporter’s Stories from Irish Chamber Network – read more
  • Food industry veteran Jim Corbett appointed Director of Food Institute UCC – read more
  • New Pan-European Institute to elevate the Procurement Profession for Growth – read more
  • Film In Cork announces details of 2018 Short Film Award – read more

 

You can share a press release to our website through the Member Information Centre (MIC), see on news on our website.



Members Offers
Latest Member Offers
 
Member to Memeber offers
  • Madra Mór Productions: 15% off all services booked before April 30th 2018 - read more
  • DeepRed Productions: €300 for a website/social media/ or promotional video in September - read more
  • Grandons Toyota: Toyota Proace Van - Keeping your business on the Road! - read more
  • Lee Travel: France V Ireland | Six nations - read more
  • New Minds Digital Marketing College: 10 Week Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing - read more
  • ICS-Skills/Irish Computer Society: Member discount on GDPR Training - read more
  • Crotty Orthodontics:  Free Consultation - read more
  • Spiralli Business Solutions Ltd: 10% off Professional Web Consultancy Services - read more
  • Compass AFM: Free Consultation - Reduce your Facilities Management Expenditure - read more

Do business with fellow Cork Chamber members through sharing an offer. Offers can be submitted through the Member Information Centre (MIC) and all current offers are displayed on our website.



Member Events
Upcoming Member Events
 
  • Triskel Christchurch: Fionnuala Moynihan:  Lunchtime concert series, until 8th June - read more
  • ProStrategy: Webinar: Plan, Budget, Forecast - Drive FP&A Efficiency for 2018 & Beyond, 8th Feb. - read more
  • Breakthrough Cancer Research: Valentine's Ball, 10th Feb. - read more
  • The Everyman: Off the Hook Presented by Glen Theatre Drama Group, 11th Feb. - read more
  • SIXT Leasing: in Association with Nissan Ireland - Driving for work Breakfast Briefing, 13th Feb.  - read more
  • Republic of Work: ROW Academy - Sales Essentials. 13th Feb. - read more
  • Crawford Art Gallery: For Better or Worse Valentine's Day Tour,  14th  Feb. - read more
  • Grant Thornton: Funding Advisory Services workshops, 20th Feb. - read more
  • IMI: Information Evening, 20th Feb. - read more
  • Geraldine O'Brien: Your Fastrack to Freedom, 20th Feb. - read more
  • IMI: Masterclass - Jonas Ridderstrale, 22nd Feb. - read more
  • The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport President: Meet CILT President Helen Noble at the NMCI, 22nd Feb. - read more
  • The EverymanRoss Browne "Ballhopper" Live, 23rd Feb. - read more
  • The Cork Association for Autism: Light it up Blue Gala Ball, 14th April - read more
Promote an upcoming event through our Interactive Member Information Centre, all upcoming member events are listed on our website