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CORK CHAMBER’S DUBLIN DINNER 2019 in partnership with EY Held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road in partnership with EY, Cork Chamber’s 9th Dublin Dinner was attended by more than 600 people from across Ireland’s business, political and diplomatic landscapes including keynote guest speaker Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. Cork Chamber President Paula Cogan delivered a strong message at the event focussing on the Climate Action Plan, public transport investment and Ireland 2040. “Right now in 2019, if we are not fair and sustainable, we are not doing the right thing. Tomorrow, if we are not fair and sustainable, we will not be competitive“ said Chamber President.
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, TD.
Paula also emphasised the need for accelerated delivery of public transport investment and highlighted the negative impact on city regions from failing to act on climate change suggesting that sustainability should frame all capital investment projects by the State. On the evening the celebrated ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business Award’ was presented to Anne O’Leary, Chief Executive of Vodafone Ireland. Commenting on the award and the long-standing partnership with Cork Chamber, John Higgins, Partner in Charge EY Cork said, “I would like to congratulate Anne O’Leary who richly deserves this prestigious award. Anne has not only made a substantial contribution to the success of the ICT sector in Ireland, she continues to be a huge driver of diversity and inclusion in the workplace which is essential for business. EY is proud of our continued
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Pictured at Cork Chamber’s 2019 Dublin Dinner held in association with EY at the Clayton Burlington were John Higgins, Partner in Charge EY Cork; Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber; Anne O’Leary Vodafone; Frank O’Keeffe, Managing Partner, EY and Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber. Pictures: Finbarr O’Rourke
support of the Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner, particularly on this landmark 200 year anniversary. Cork Chamber are the great champions of our local business community in Cork and this event in
Dublin celebrates the close links and co-operation of Ireland’s two main cities in driving growth and development in Ireland.”
