Cork Chamber

Lobbying Organisation Cork Chamber

Date published 19 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Meeting between the Cork Development Forum and Minister Jack Chambers

Intended results Continued support for the development of the Cork Docklands as a key hub for economic development, industry and housing in the coming decades. Supports for investment in talent and skills in key industries and emerging areas to ensure the Cork region remains competitive in the coming decades.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Conor Healy

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and Minister Jack Chambers at the Department of Public Expenditure on April 15 in which a range of public policy areas and CDF priorities were discussed.

Letter (1)

A letter emailed to Minister Chambers on April 28 after the meeting of April 15 related to the discussion on the day.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Jack Chambers Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)