Our Staff
Between Secretariat meetings, our staff carry out the day-to-day activities of the Public Participation Network. If you have any queries get in touch, and they will be delighted to answer your questions.
Orla Burke
Coordinator
coordinator@corkcityppn.ie
085 134 4605
Caitríona Honohan
Support Worker
info@corkcityppn.ie
085 138 2718
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Autumn Linkage Groups
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First Linkage Group held in “Hybrid mode”
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