"In 2025 Cork should celebrate the honour of being the European Green Capital. Joining the ranks of Stockholm, Bristol, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Essen, Oslo and Lahti. I set a goal so that we may measure success. I list the previous award holders to show that in doing so we will not lead the way. We will simply catch up." Full audio recording of the speech above, written speech linked here.

Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber

Speech from 2020 Annual Dinner