The Policy Team would like to take this opportunity to thank the dedication and voluntary time commitment of all those who participate in the Chamber Policy Committees.

The Cork Chamber Economic and Enterprise Committee, chaired by Mr. Eoin Gunn, AIB Bank, is committed to focusing on supporting and advancing strategic economic and enterprise policy recommendations through the following subgroups: Retail, Hospitality and Tourism; Industry; Education, Innovation and Skills; Construction and Property, and Financial and Professional Services .

The Cork Chamber Transport and Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Mr. Tony McGrath, PM Group, is focussed on supporting and advancing strategic transport and infrastructure policy recommendations through a number of topic focused subgroups as follows: Connectivity (Rail, Aviation, Ports and Bus); Sustainable Transport (Smart Cities, Parking, Traffic and Roads); Utilities (Water, Flooding and Energy); Waste and Planning; International Telecommunications Connectivity, and Universities.

In addition, we would like to thank those who volunteered to participate in our Housing Policy Working Group, those that attend the County and City Strategic Policy Committees to represent the Business Pillar and last but not least our sincere thanks to this year’s Budget committee.