Lobbying & Representation

WATERFORD CHAMBER GE2020 MANIFESTO In advance of General Election 2020, Waterford Chamber fully supported the Chambers Ireland Manifesto and its recommendations to Government therein. There were also a number of key priorities which Waterford Chamber highlighted for Waterford as the Capital of the South East Region.

HEALTH Specialist resources and investment in the provision of acute care including 24/7 cardiac care, A& E and maternity services in Waterford University Hospital.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Appoint a Minister for the Regions to ensure that balanced regional development as outlined in Project Ireland 2040 is achieved.

INFASTRUCTURE Delivery of infrastructure projects already promised, including North Quays, to ensure a sustainable, balanced economy. CONNECTIVITY The route analysis for proposed M20 (Cork to Limerick should be extended to include alternative routes, including the upgrading of the existing N24 from Waterford to Limerick, connecting the M8 to Limerick at Cahir.

TRADE & TOURISM Delivery of Waterford Airport to maximise on international trade and the growing tourist market.

EDUCATION Prioritise the upgrading of WIT to University status in order to retain and attract talent, to create and sustain high quality jobs, to provide for lifelong learning requirements of the workforce and attract FDI.

CHILDCARE Increased and sustained investment in childcare services and early education infrastructure so that quality childcare is affordable and accessible to working parents.

Submissions

Letter to Dept of Housing, Planning & Local Government Ref: Regeneration Application for Waterford City Centre (May 2020) Letter to Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe regarding the Technological University of the South East (May 2020) Waterford Chamber GE2020 Manifesto (Jan 2020) Letter to Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe regarding the Technological University of the South East (Nov 2019) Submission to Draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (Oct 2019) Submission to Draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (Sept 2019) Submission on Retail Strategy Review for Tramore (July 2019) Submission on Retail Strategy Review for Waterford (July 2019) Letter to Taoiseach reWaterford Airport Funding (June 2019) Proposal to connect Waterford Greenway (Bilberry) to City Centre (June 2019)