Jerry Buttimer

Cooperation between government departments on the issue of families affected by imprisonment and the prison overcrowding crisis

Support for the use of a PSO levy to help restore a direct domestic flight between Cork and Belfast.

The allocation of funding for the development of innovation clusters between education providers and industry, including the life sciences sector, in Cork, Belfast and Dublin as part of the Tri-Region Partnership

The allocation of funds to future-proof the ports in Cork, Dublin and Belfast for use as maritime trade hubs and gateways to the rest of the world as a key element of driving economic trade in the coming decades

The allocation of funds to enhance the rail connectivity between Cork, Dublin and Belfast, as outlined in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. Target reduced journey times, capacity increases, more frequent services, minimal delays between connections, and balanced regional…

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 emphasise the importance of resourcing and support for charities and community groups to amplify their stories.

Intended results: To highlight significant challenges facing The Wheel’s members, particularly around sustainable funding for the community and voluntary sector.

To advocate for continued investment in cross-border enterprise to strengthen economic links between Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly the Cork region.

To advocate for continued investment in cross-border enterprise to strengthen economic links between Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly the Cork region.

To advocate for enhanced connectivity and transport links between Northern Ireland and Ireland, particularly the restoration of a Cork to Belfast flight.

To advocate for enhanced connectivity and transport links between Northern Ireland and Ireland, particularly the restoration of a Cork to Belfast flight.

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.

Prioritisation of key Cork transport projects, including Luas Cork and the CNDMR