Appendix 4 High Level Goal 4 – Economic Enterprise and Development
4.1 Online survey feedback Survey feedback was received in both quantitative and qualitative form and is provided in Appendix 7 (A7.4 for High Level Goal 4). This feedback is more “context-providing” than directional in nature and should be used as a reference to support, where necessary, recommended actions.
4.1.1 Quantitative survey feedback The charts below suggest that the key concerns arising from online survey feedback are as follows:
• Affordable Enterprise Space is by far the leading concern in terms of Enterprise needs followed by Training and Mentoring and Enterprise Grant Aid. • The most important employment needs are, in order of ranking, Secure Employment, Job Opportunities, Access to Public Transport, Apprenticeships and Job Opportunities close to citizens. • The most important training, education and lifelong learning needs are in Emerging Areas of Opportunity, Literacy in English and Digital skills, Advanced Digital Skills, Green Skills, CPD and the availability of Part Time, Apprenticeship and Community education and training opportunities.
4.1.2 Qualitative survey feedback There were a significant number of suggestions and observations in relation to the vital role of business in Cork City and its community areas. In response to question 5 one respondent said the best thing about their neighbourhood was “business and the community working together”. However, some respondents cited the lack of businesses – specifically the lack of pubs and r estaurants – in their neighbourhood as a problem. In response to question 11, a few respondents expressed concern about businesses taking over public space. This was countered by references by other respondents to the need to “keep the city centre alive.” One respondent linked the issue of including migrants to the idea of providing “fair and equitable support given to businesses that are owner operated/promoted by non-Irish a nd ethnic minorities.” There were calls also to support new businesses in areas with only residential development, to tackle dereliction and for the spaces around businesses to be more conducive to socialising and community placemaking.
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