'Huge disappointment' as Cork's night-time economy advisor's role ends
Cork City Council has ended the role of its night-time economy advisor, Fiona Collins, as part of a pilot project conclusion scheduled for 2027. Local councillors expressed disappointment, noting the positive impact the role had on city events, while the council cites budget deficits and administrative restructuring as reasons for the change.
Why it matters
The loss of dedicated night-time economy roles can hinder the development of urban cultural sectors and local event management.
Fiona Collins, the former Cork City Counci advisor for the night-time economy Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Amy Campbell Cork City Council's advisor for the night-time economy has finished in her role and will not be replaced, a move described by councillors as a “huge disappointment”.
Fiona Collins, chair of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, was appointed in 2023 as part of a pilot programme in nine cities and towns focused on developing events after 6pm.
At the last full council meeting, Cormac Ó Súilleabháin, director of city centre development and operations, said the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport had advised that the Night-time Economy (NTE) pilot project will end in June 2027.
Mr Ó Súilleabháin said the council does not have any sanction of posts beyond next June.
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