European capitals and New York top priorities for future connectivity
Cork Chamber's Cork Airport Survey 2026
The Cork Airport Survey 2026, conducted by Cork Chamber in partnership with Cork Airport, captures a snapshot of businesses’ current route preferences and priorities for future connectivity:
- European hubs, including London, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, continue to be the most popular destinations from Cork for business travel.
- New York emerged as the most sought-after destination for future connectivity, from both a business and inbound tourism perspective.
- When travelling long-haul, half of all respondents indicated that the Americas was the region they conducted business with most frequently (50%), followed by Asia/Middle East (17%)
- Berlin, Copenhagen and Madrid emerged as top priorities for future connectivity in Europe.
- 87% of respondents indicated that direct connectivity into Cork was extremely important or very important for colleagues travelling from overseas.
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Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2026
Sponsored by EY
Cork Chamber is proud to continue its valued partnership with EY as headline sponsor of the Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner, taking place on Tuesday, 24th November at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin 4.This ongoing collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to strengthening the voice of Cork on the national stage and fostering meaningful connections between Cork and Dublin's business communities.
EY's steadfast support has been instrumental in growing this flagship event into one of Ireland's most significant networking opportunities on the Irish business calendar. We are delighted to continue this partnership and are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale.
This year's dinner will welcome over 650 business leaders, policy makers and key stakeholders, and will feature a keynote address from guest of honour Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD. Cork Chamber will also present its Outstanding Contribution to Business award, recognising an individual whose leadership has made a lasting impact on their industry, the region and the wider business community.
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Industry Insights: Europe's New Packaging Rules - What Businesses Need to Know
Tues 8th Sept | 11am-12pm | Cork Chamber
Whether your business manufactures products, imports goods, sells online, supplies retailers or operates in industries like hospitality or healthcare, the EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is likely to have implications for you. More than a sustainability initiative, PPWR introduces new legal requirements that will reshape how packaging is designed, used and managed across the EU.
You will hear from Zoe Kavanagh, Chief Executive Officer of Repak, Ireland's leading environmental not-for-profit focused on packaging recycling and sustainability.
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Key Updates in Employment Law & Compliance: Review of Recent Changes
Tues 15th Sept | 10am-11.15am | Online
This webinar will focus on recent changes in Irish employment law which continues to evolve presenting new compliance challenges for organisations and HR teams.
As we have just passed the midpoint of the year, it is an ideal opportunity to review key legislative developments so far in 2026, assess their impact and ensure your organisation remains compliant with its employment law obligations.
You will hear from Katie Ridge, Head of Employer Relations, Adare.
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Strengthening Institutions for Sustainable Competitiveness
Fri 18th Sept | 10.30am-12.30pm | The Metropole
Join us for this in-person event during SDG Week where we will explore how strong institutions form the foundation of a competitive, sustainable economy. As Ireland has taken on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union under the core themes of competitiveness, values and security, this event will place those priorities in a business context.
The event will open with a keynote address from Commissioner Michael McGrath, followed by a panel discussion bringing a business perspective on SDG 16, exploring European values, strong institutions, economic security and sustainable governance.
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Business Breakfast with Colin Hunt, CEO, AIB Group
Tues 29th Sept | 7.30am-9am | The Metropole
Join us for our next Business Breakfast with one of Ireland’s leading financial institutions.
Colin will share his perspectives on the Irish economy, the evolving business landscape and AIB’s role in supporting businesses and communities across the country.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Ireland’s leading business voices and gain insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the economy.
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Public Consultations
As the voice of business in Cork, we welcome feedback from you, our members, to help inform our public consultation submissions.
To help shape our responses to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
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Have Your Say: Packaging and packaging waste
Deadline: September 10th, 2026
The European Commission is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on draft rules concerning national registers of producers under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
The initiative aims to harmonise registration requirements across EU Member States and improve consistency for businesses placing packaging or packaged products on the EU market.
Have your say
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Time and Task Management
Member Price €150
Weds 9th Sept | 9:30am to 5pm | Online
This training will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to improve your self-management, prioritise your tasks, plan your time more effectively in order to achieve your personal and organisational goals and, as a result, improve your overall personal effectiveness.
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Adare Trusted People Partners
Bonus Payments During Maternity Leave – Key Considerations for Organisations
As Organisations prepare to consider annual bonus payments throughout Q3 and Q4, Employers should carefully consider their obligations where an Employee is absent on maternity leave. Entitlement to a bonus will depend on a number of factors, including the terms of the employment contract, the nature of the bonus scheme, established custom and practice, and the purpose of the payment.
Organisations should also be mindful of the potential contractual and discrimination risks associated with withholding or reducing a bonus.
For advice, support, or guidance about employment law compliance, Employee relations or any HR issues, contact Adare Trusted People Partners by calling (01) 561 3594 or emailing info@adarehrm.ie.
Further details can be found here
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Two-Factor Authentication: Troubleshooting Tips
As you may know, we recently activated two-factor authentication (2FA) on Member Information Centre logins. This adds a second layer of security by sending a one-time verification code to the email address registered to your account, so that a password alone isn't enough to access your membership record. It protects your company's details.
Since activating it, we've seen a rise in members being locked out. Most cases come down to the same few things — login details being shared between colleagues, or verification codes landing in spam.
Click here for our troubleshooting tips
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