9.30 Welcome – Martin O’Donoghue, EcCoWeLL Cork
9.35 Setting the scene for the day – Val Cummins, IMERC
9.40 Session 1: Harbour and Heritage – Then and Now
Open Networking Session 1
- Overview of the Harbour: Port of Cork – an Economic Perspective: Denis Healy
Short introduction to topics followed by discussion groups
- Heritage and Harbour communities: Padraig O’Duinnin, TG4 Muintir na Mara
- The Harbour – Recreation and Leisure: Will O’Halloran, Blue Trails Cork, SECAD
- Tidal and Energy:
- + Another topic that may emerge
10.50 Call back and feedback
11.00 Tea and Coffee break
11.20 Session 2: Harbour and Horizons – Now and the future
Open Networking Session 2
- Overview of the Harbour: A Sustainable Development Perspective – Karin Dubsky, International Co-Ordinator Coastwatch Ireland
Short introduction to topics followed by discussion groups
- Innovative Maritime Tourism – John McAleer, COOL Route Project, CIT
- Challenges of Climate Change – Paddy Purcell, former Director General of Engineers Ireland
- Engaging Harbour Communities – Ciara Kirrane, Friends of the Earth
- + Another topic that may emerge
12.30 Short Plenary – Chaired by Conor Mowlds, Head of NMCI – National Maritime College of Ireland, CIT
12.50 Sum up and closing comments – Val Cummins, IMERC
1.00 Lunch