Cork Chamber

Lobbying Organisation Cork Chamber

Date published 20 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Transport

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Transport & Mobility Forum: Light Rail for Cork event

Intended results To advocate for continued momentum in the delivery of Luas Cork and discuss the range of associated benefits, from sustainable multi-modal travel to housing and industrial development.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Cathal McSweeney

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.

Event / Reception (1)

Transport & Mobility Forum Mix Your Mode 2026: Light Rail for Cork - Opportunities, Challenges and Plans event held in Cork City Hall on 5th March 2026.

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.

Peter Horgan Councillor (Cork City Council)