Cork's former nighttime economy adviser hopes 'great initiatives' will continue in city 

The Department of Culture has advised that the nighttime economy pilot project will conclude in June 2027

'Due to cost savings, the role was done away with. But there is a full nighttime strategy in place that can continue to be worked on and I hope it will be,' said Fiona Collins File picture: Darragh Kane

The former Cork city nighttime economy adviser has said she hopes the development of the city's nightlife sector remains a priority after her role was discontinued last month.

Fiona Collins, who was appointed in 2023 as part of a national pilot programme aimed at expanding evening and nighttime activity, said having a dedicated adviser helped co-ordinate and strengthen the city's after-dark offering.