Advocating for You

We are here to proactively represent you and the competitive edge that Cork offers your business.

The multi award winning Public Affairs team at Cork Chamber is the most active regional advocacy group in Ireland. The team engages tactically, astutely and sincerely with Government and stakeholders to build support and create urgency for the issues that matter to your business.

Our Mandate

Our agenda is defined by our members

How We Deliver

We work strategically and tactically to create a positive legacy for Cork.

Our Focus

We pour our effort into the issues that matter to you.
Submissions, Reports and Letters
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We represent our members and advocate on your behalf through written submissions, letters, and reports. Our activity spans across the delivery of sustainable infrastructure, transport, place-making, energy, housing and more.

Submissions, Reports and Letters

We represent our members and advocate on your behalf through written submissions, letters, and reports. Our activity spans across the delivery of sustainable infrastructure, transport, place-making, energy, housing and more.

Meet the team
Cathal McSweeney
Director of Public and International Affairs
Cathal McSweeney
Cathal McSweeney
Director of Public and International Affairs

Cathal is the

Director of Public and International Affairs, with responsibility for lobbying and advocacy activities of Cork Chamber. He focuses on representing the interests of the Cork businesses through engagement with the members, stakeholders, local politicians and elected representatives. Cathal works to ensure that the interests of the Cork region remain on the national agenda.

Aoife Moriarty
Public Affairs & Communications Executive
Aoife Moriarty
Aoife Moriarty
Public Affairs & Communications Executive

Public Affairs & Communications Executive

Kevin O’Neill
Policy & Research Executive
Kevin O’Neill
Kevin O’Neill
Policy & Research Executive

Kevin is the Cork Development Forum (CDF) Policy & Research Executive. He advocates on behalf of the CDF for the sustainable development of the Cork region, assisting the CDF in guiding government policy through political and stakeholder engagement, and policy research and formulation.

Partner Programme

Cork Chamber has built a strong and influential Partner Programme, made up of a range of companies spanning multiple industries.

Sustainability

We have a vision for a more sustainable and resilient Cork, empowered by a thriving business community.

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