Political Leadership Summit to shape the future of County Wexford

County Wexford Chamber
Political Leadership Summit

A full house heard the county’s TDs, Senator, and Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú share their ideas on how best to shape the future of Wexford at our Political Leaders Summit.

We extend our thanks to Brian Brennan TD, Malcolm Byrne, TD, George Lawlor TD, Johnny Mythen TD, Fionntan O Suilleabhain TD, Senator Cathal Byrne, and MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú for their engaged participation in the event.

Political Leaders Summit topics

Held on Monday night, February 17, with a lively debate facilitated by Ivan Yates, the summit covered a wide range of critical topics, including:

  • Infrastructure and FDI investment, particularly the need to complete the M11, to establish a timeline for Trinity Wharf, to maximise Rosslare Europort and road and rail links to Dublin
  • Geopolitical issues, environmental concerns and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE)
  • Housing, including services, social and affordable housing, and infrastructure gaps
  • Healthcare and mental health
  • Education & upskilling, particularly the proposed new SETU campus in Wexford, new programmes, and retaining talent in County Wexford
  • Tourism, including supporting the hospitality sector and spreading tourism benefits across the entire county

 

We thank Wexford County Council CEO Eddie Taaffe for his opening remarks, highlighting the need for accelerated investment so that vital services and infrastructure can be delivered.

Also in attendance at the event were Mayor of Wexford, Cllr Catherine Biddy Walsh, Chamber President Conor Robinson, members of the media, politics, and the wider business community.

We wish to acknowledge the support of Wexford Bus for their kind sponsorship of this unique event.

We look forward to engaging with our political representatives as the year progresses, so that, as a community, we work together to boost County Wexford as a prosperous place to live, work, and stay.

To see the full gallery of images from the Political Leaders Summit, please click here. 

Main photo caption: Pictured at the Political Leadership Summit, Shaping Our Future, were (l-r): Malcolm Byrne TD, Senator Cathal Byrne, Brian Brennan TD, Paula Roche (CEO, County Wexford Chamber), Conor Robinson (President, County Wexford Chamber), Ivan Yates, Fionntan O Suilleabhain TD, George Lawlor TD, MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Johnny Mythen TD, and Brendan Crowley (Wexford Bus, event sponsor).