top of page 17 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has called for assurances from the Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government that there will be no further delay to the construction of a new Fire Station in Kanturk. Deputy Moynihan commented, “The current fire... Read More
top of page 16 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Almost 3,000 people in Cork received good news earlier this month following the removal of three water supplies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from their Remedial Action List (RAL). The latest report from the EPA shows that Irish Water has removed eight water supply... Read More
top of page 15 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South candidate Adrienne Wallace calls for planned Cork light-rail system to be built and managed publicly Adrienne Wallace, the People Before Profit European election candidate for Ireland South has welcomed plans for a light-rail system for Cork and urged that the system be publicly... Read More
top of page 15 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said “Rural Ireland deserves a high-quality broadband network, not a botch job.” Ms Ní Riada made the remarks as the Cabinet met in recent days to approve the National Broadband Plan. Speaking from Co Tipperary, the Ireland South... Read More
top of page 13 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Independent review into the sustainability of corporate tax receipts urgently needed In four years, Govt collects €5.4bn more than it expected Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD says statistics released by Revenue today once again highlight a dangerous and growing reliance on corporation... Read More
top of page 14 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Early May saw the launch of the 2019 East Cork Visitors’ Guide at Cork International Airport. The East Cork Visitors’ Guide – now in its second year, and bigger & better than ever – is a unique publication that celebrates the cultural, historical, social, tourism... Read More
top of page 13 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There were just 2,700 homes available to rent nationwide on May 1st, the lowest total ever recorded in a series dating back to 2006, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. With tight supply, listed rents rose again in all 54 markets covered... Read More
top of page 13 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said the government is “giving away the family silver” by pushing ahead with its nonsensical broadband plan. Ms Ní Riada said: “It is outrageous that this government intends to invest €3 billion of the people’s money in building... Read More
top of page 13 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ICSA are hosting an open farmer meeting featuring candidates in the upcoming European elections from the Ireland South constituency on Tuesday next, 14 May. The hustings will take place in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co Cork and will commence at 8pm. ICSA Vice President... Read More
top of page 13 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local election candidates in Cork city and county have been asked to highlight how the State’s Mortgage to Rent scheme could help hundreds of householders who face losing their homes in the county. The appeal was made by Mortgage to Rent expert Paul Cunningham who... Read More
top of page 12 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €40,000 worth of prizes have already been given away as part of the 2019 Play or Park initiative Circle K, Ireland’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, is delighted to announce that John Duddy from Co. Meath, Sheila Kelleher from Co. Kildare, Stephen Granleese from Co.... Read More
