Cobh and Harbour Chamber

Lobbying Organisation Cobh and Harbour Chamber

Date published 21 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Public Expenditure and Reform

Period 1 Sep. 2026 to 31 Dec. 2026

Specific Details Advocacy for national capital funding and a confirmed delivery timeline for Phase 1 of the approved and shovel-ready Cobh Public Realm Enhancement Plan. The project focuses on transforming the arrival experience from the Port of Cork cruise berth and Cobh rail terminal into the town centre, improving streetscape, accessibility and visitor infrastructure to support business growth and tourism.

Intended results Secured national funding for Phase 1 of the project Commencement of construction works Increased footfall and dwell time in Cobh Attraction of private investment in retail and hospitality Job creation and enhanced business confidence Improved visitor experience for cruise and rail arrivals

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Colin Morehead

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)

Cobh & harbour Chamber Business Lunch event held on 4th September in Commodore Hotel with Jack Chambers TD as speaker, Emma Love from Irish Rail and Paul Hegarty from Port of Cork.

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 TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Jack Chambers Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform)

Sinéad Sheppard Councillor (Cork County Council)

Cathal Rasmussen Councillor (Cork County Council)

Sheila O’Callaghan Councillor (Cork County Council)