Jack Chambers

Highlighted the value of the increased Gards on the street in Cork in making Cork a safer place for all. Also highlighted the importance of continued investment in Cork infrastructure. Discussed housing in Cork being a critical priority and discussed intiatives around this e.g.…

Commitment on infrastructure projects. ensuring the minister understands the ambition and needs of the region. Demonstrating that shared ambitions of the region. Issues include: Transport; Technological University Funding; Cost of Doing Business;

Committment that the funding is available to enable the council to deliver on town centre projects

Secure measures in SERI's pre-budget submission - A Social Enterprise New Deal

Measures to reduce the cumulative cost burden on SMEs, support business competitiveness and investment, and ensure the impact of new costs and regulatory requirements on small and regional businesses is considered.

Greater access to practical training and skills supports for SMEs and measures to strengthen the ability of regional businesses to recruit, develop and retain the workforce required for growth.Utilize National Training Fund more effectively.

Measures to reduce the cumulative cost burden on SMEs, support business competitiveness and investment, and ensure the impact of new costs and regulatory requirements on small and regional businesses is considered.

Simpler and more accessible supports to enable micro and small businesses to adopt AI and digital technologies, improve productivity, innovate and invest without disproportionate administrative barriers.

Simpler and more accessible supports to enable micro and small businesses to adopt AI and digital technologies, improve productivity, innovate and invest without disproportionate administrative barriers.

Simpler and more accessible supports to enable micro and small businesses to adopt AI and digital technologies, improve productivity, innovate and invest without disproportionate administrative barriers.

Simpler and more accessible supports to enable micro and small businesses to adopt AI and digital technologies, improve productivity, innovate and invest without disproportionate administrative barriers.

Simpler and more accessible supports to enable micro and small businesses to adopt AI and digital technologies, improve productivity, innovate and invest without disproportionate administrative barriers.

Continued and enhanced investment in Local Link services to improve regional connectivity and support access to employment, businesses and services across West Waterford.

Investment in the infrastructure, skills and regional supply chains required to maximise the economic and employment opportunities from offshore wind in the South East.

Continued investment and policy support for town centre regeneration, vacancy activation and initiatives that strengthen regional town centres and local economies.