Jerry Buttimer

To advocate for government support for the restoration of a Cork - Belfast airlink to enhance tourism links between Northern Ireland and the southern region.

To advocate for government support for the restoration of a Cork - Belfast airlink to enhance tourism links between Northern Ireland and the southern region.

Support for Cork Development Forum's priorities in supporting Cork Airport as a key economic driver of the south, including as a tourism gateway::Support for improved public transport and road access to Cork Airport

Highlight the challenges the hospitality sector has.

Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…

Investment in coordinated marketing campaigns to tell the shared stories of Cork, Northern Ireland and Dublin to market the entire island as a tourism destination. The development of coordinated place branding and integrated visitor experiences will enhance visitor experiences…

To advocate for the development of greater tourism links between Northern Ireland and the Cork region.

To advocate for the development of greater tourism links between Northern Ireland and the Cork region.

Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…

To emphasise the importance of progress on critical infrastructure to support tourism in Cork, including advancing the development of events and festivals.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key tourism priorities for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services ::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes ::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports…

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::Reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality food services ::A reduction in delays for issuing VISAs to job applicants with work permits::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training…