Cork County Council - 4Th Stakeholder Meeting
The Stakeholder meeting
On 13th February 2025, Cork County Council hosted, in “The Business Growth Hub, the 4th meeting of the Local Stakeholder Group. The event gathered over 12 attendees and was accompanied by the workshops on “National Digital Strategy”.
The welcomed entities that participated in the dissemination of knowledge were, among others:
- Senior Executive Librarian, County Library HQ
- Senior Executive Engineer, Rural Broadband Project, Climate Action & Emergency Services Directorate.
- Senior Executive Officer, Enterprise Technology Services Manager, ICT & Digital Directorate.
- Integration Support Co-ordinator, Cork County Council.
- Communications, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Corporate Services Directorate.
- Data Protection Officer, GDPR, FOI & Risk Oversight Officer, Corporate Services Directorate.
- AO Franchise, Corporate Support Services & Irish Officer, (Innovation Officer), Corporate Services Directorate.
- Staff Officer, ICT & Digital Directorate.
- EU Project Co-ordinator, Economic Development & Strategic Planning Directorate.
A total of 12 people attended the meeting, with 8 participating in person and 4 joining online. The meeting began with a brief review of the data collected during the 3rd RSG workshop and an assessment of our progress in relation to the National Digital Strategy.
The Workshop
The main focus of the meeting was to review the Good Practices (GP) presented by the 7 project partners at the last Consortium Meeting. A discussion and workshop were held to evaluate the transferability of these practices to our region. Key considerations included financial sustainability and prioritization for potential adoption.
During the workshop, four key areas were identified as having strong potential for transferability:
- Accessibility
- Cyber Security
- Guidelines for AI Use
- Phishing Attacks
It was also noted that the fourth item, Phishing Awareness, is particularly well-developed in CCC.
Conclusion
Given Cork County Council’s strong track record in phishing awareness, participants suggested that this could serve as a model of Good Practice for our region. Further discussions will explore how best to adapt and implement this approach locally. Additionally, emphasis was placed on assessing the feasibility of integrating the other identified Good Practices, ensuring they align with regional priorities and available resources. Moving forward, collaboration among stakeholders will be essential to develop a structured plan for implementation, considering both technical and financial sustainability aspects. Follow-up actions will include further analysis and discussions to refine the most effective transfer strategies.