Darragh O'Brien

Consideration of possible amendment to Planning and Development Act 2024 to clarify process of application for linear infrastructure.

To request continued support and improvement on challenges related to the delivery of Phase 1 offshore wind projects, including offshore auctions, planning certainty, project timelines and offshore grid development.

To submit a budget submission in advance of deliberations for Budget 2027 to consider some key measures that would make it attractive for industries to electrify their industrial processes for example heat and transport systems and suggestions to reduce energy costs.

To highlight that the Government has an ambition to amend the Forestry Act 2014 to provide the management of critical infrastructure corridors within forestry lands. This bill also includes an increase for the minimum centre width corridor for power lines with a capacity of 10kV…

For the Government to take urgent and co-ordinated action as per the recommendations of the Climate and Health Alliance Clean Air Healthier Ireland paper. Clean Air is fundamental requirement for the health of the Public, and the harms caused by air pollution are well…

To set out ICMSA's position on budgetary matters.

To raise awareness, support and consideration for disability issues in Budget 2027 and beyond.

That the Irish government does not support the weakening of pesticide regulation within the EU's Food and Feed Safety Simplification Omnibus proposal

Support for the forest sector in managing the effects of the ESB winter grid resilience plan and working with ESB to ensure the effective roll out of the plan. Ensuring forest owners are adequately considered in ESB works in forests.

CII shared its CRU consultation response on Grid Code Modification MPID 345 and the associated Compliance and Derogation Framework. The proposal seeks to require certain large electricity users, including data centres, to remain connected to the electricity grid during fault…

Secure support for Aircraft Leasing Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission asks which look for changes to the tax code, funding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and education and skills.

To advocate for continued progress on key transport and connectivity projects for Cork Chamber members, highlighting a number of recent submissions to public consultation processes regarding ongoing developments, including the Luas Cork Preferred Route, Cork Area Commuter Rail…

To advocate for continued progress on the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026 - 2028 based on Cork Chamber's submission to the public consultation process, as well as underlining the importance of continued investment in the grid and other energy infrastructure…

To outline Cork Chamber's public consultation responses to a number of environmental policies, including the SDG National Implementation Plan, the Update to the Clean Air Strategy, and a number of consultations carried out by ESB and EirGrid, and to advocate for a continued…

To outline critical priorities for Cork Chamber members as Budget 2027 approaches across key policy areas: competitiveness; housing; transport; infrastructure; education, talent & skills; energy and urban evolution.