'Connect Cork' Initiative Launch - 27th June 2005

Front Row (l-r) Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr Micheál Martin, Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Mary Shields, Ms. Ruth Buckley, Head of Information Systems, Cork City Council, Mr. John White, PA Consulting Group,
Back Row (l-r) Mr. Pat Ledwidge, Director of Community and Enterprise Directorate, Cork City Council, and Cork City Manager Mr Joe Gavin.

The ‘Connect Cork’ initiative was officially launched on Monday, 27th June by the Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Mary Shields, Cork City Manager Mr Joe Gavin and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr Micheál Martin at the Clarion Hotel on a sunny June day!

The event was well attended by 128 invitees from the business sector and community groups. Two presentations gave both the context and the content of the ICT Plan ‘Connect Cork’ which aims to raise awareness around the benefits of technology amongst consumers and businesses in the city. Participants had an opportunity to give their feedback and input at four workshop stations and information packs including questionnaires on the initiative were distributed.

Phase 1 of the ‘Connect Cork’ website at www.connectcork.ie was launched as part of the initiative. The website includes sections on how to ‘Get Connected’, a ‘Basic Internet Guide’, ‘Safe Surfing’, ‘Learning Online’ and ‘Life Online’. This Website is a user friendly information tool for the general public, community groups and in particular smaller to medium enterprises in the business sector.

The Connect Cork plan will be finalised shortly following feedback from the launch of the initiative, and will be publicly launched on 10th September next.

Thanks to all those who attended and contributed on the day! Updates will be posted to this website.

Presentations given at launch of ‘Connect Cork’ initiative

'Connect Cork' Background and Objectives - Pat Ledwidge, Cork City Council

Connect Cork' Event and Activity Plan - John White, PA Consulting Group

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'Connect Cork' Background and Objectives - Pat Ledwidge, Cork City Council (122 KB)

'Connect Cork' Event and Activity Plan - John White, PA Consulting Group (275 KB)

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