Robert Troy

Secure involvement in a fundraising event and to provide information on the work and priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation

To inform elected representatives and relevant departments about the priorities for the community and voluntary sector in relation to Budget 2026.

To secure the viability of the Post Office Network in Ireland

To advocate for measures to ensure the achievement of housing targets in the Cork region, including innovative housing solutions such as above the shop living and targeted financial supports for measures to stimulate the housing market.

To outline and garner support for changes to taxation policy to encourage economic competitiveness, including simplification of current policies, supports for R&D and innovation, as well as entrepreneurship.

To advocate for business priorities in the area of education and training, including supports for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities, as well as funding for third level institutions.

To call for progress on key transport projects in the Cork region and further afield in the context of Budget 2026, including regional connectivity via Cork Airport and the Port of Cork, strategic rail links and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, as well as progress on…

To advance progress on offshore renewable energy in the Cork region in Budget 2026, including port infrastructure investment and support for industry to ensure Ireland meets its ambitious climate targets.

To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.

Share the experience of the Society members who are experts in the implementation of the RTBF code of practice.

To garner support for funding of schemes which would facilitate the expansion of the financial services sector in Cork as key sector of employment in the region

To establish support at government level for the promotion and development of Cork as an alternative to Dublin as a financial services and banking hub. Cork is the second biggest English speaking city in the EU and represents a significant opportunity for growth in this sector…

To generate support at government level for further education and training for financial services careers to ensure Cork can continue to attract talent and grow as a cluster for financial services

Create awareness with the Irish Department of Finance that the Irish stamp duty creates a competitive disadvantage for EU based Central Securities Depositories suggesting the broadening of the ADR exemption for dual-listed Irish shares to address this disadvantage and create a…

Improve funding for voluntary sector organisations supporting families experiencing disadvantage, making sure that more vulnerable children and their parents aren't left without supports. ::Increase targeted income supports for low incomes families and those most at risk of…