2025 was a busy one as Cork County Council continued to deliver vital services for the people we serve.

Our mission is clear: to foster vibrant and inclusive communities that put people at the heart of everything we do and to continue to encourage growth in Cork.

This involves close collaboration with Government departments, third-level institutions, state agencies, and partners across both the public and private sectors. Our ongoing partnerships are key to this as we maintain strong relationships with Cork City Council, other local authorities, and the Southern Regional Assembly. Together, we are committed to enhancing Cork and the wider region.

With three Divisions and eight Municipal Districts working in unison, we are building on the successes of past years.

We have a budget in 2026 of nearly €1bn to be spent in Cork County for the purposes of increased investment in frontline services across our towns and villages in areas such as road maintenance, housing maintenance, library operations, and public conveniences.

This also includes a very significant Capital Programme which is strongly focused on the delivery of social and affordable housing – Cork County Council has almost 2,200 homes at various stages between pipeline and delivery.

Road infrastructure

In relation to critical road infrastructure, Cork County Council last year commenced the construction of the M28 Cork-Ringaskiddy, a project with an estimated cost of €456m.

BAM construction will deliver the project that will see 11km of road installed between Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely, and this is expected to be completed by the summer of 2028.

Also significant is the bringing to planning stage of the R624 Great Island Connectivity Scheme for........

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