top of page 17 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Explainer: Commercial Rates is a local commercial property tax which part funds the expenditure programmes of City/County Councils. Rates are charged on commercial properties such as shops, offices, factories, warehouses, hotels, licensed premises etc. The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed confirmation from government that commercial... Read More
top of page 15 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Micheál MartinFianna Fáil Leader and TD for Cork South Central Micheál Martin says Debenhams management has a responsibility to its Irish staff and must engage with trade unions to ensure that a redundancy package can be reached. He was responding to the announcement last week... Read More
top of page 15 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Mandate Trade Union has called for the immediate suspension of the decision by Debenhams management to put the company into voluntary liquidation in the Republic of Ireland, calling the move “opportunistic” and “cynical.” Debenhams shocked almost 2,000 workers in 11 stores last Thursday, (9th April)... Read More
top of page 13 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Units idle during pandemic may create risk later on There are potential health risks associated with water-fed equipment that have been left idle during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Euro Refrigeration Limited, who also operate Ice Water, Ireland’s leading provider of premium filtered water. Such... Read More
top of page 9 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Debenhams Ireland management have today (Thursday, 9th April) informed Mandate Trade Union that the Irish arm of the business is to enter into liquidation with the loss of almost 2,000 jobs in 11 stores across the country this includes Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork and... Read More
top of page 9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish scientists are leading the way in a ground-breaking research project which they hope will predict depression earlier in cancer patients via their smartphones and trusted medical markers and ultimately improve survivors’ quality of life and treatment aftercare. As many as one in five cancer... Read More
top of page 8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie FBD supporting their farm customers through challenging times Everyone is currently living through the worrying experience of a global pandemic: COVID-19. FBD understands the importance of supporting our farm customers during this exceptional event. Essential every day farm activities must continue in what is one of... Read More
top of page 8 April 2020 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork accounts for second highest number of Rentokil rodent callouts so far in 2020 Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider is warning consumers of the increased risk of insect and rodent infestations as a result of surpluses of food stores. The company believes that... Read More
top of page 8 April 2020 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Glandore, a leading provider of serviced offices & coworking spaces, share helpful advice for those working from home With the ever-increasing need for social distancing and working from home, Glandore – a provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces – understands the impact this may... Read More
top of page 7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In consideration of the impact of the Covid 19 crisis, Cork County Council has extended the application deadline for funding under the Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme and for the Council’s own Pop-up Shop Grant Scheme, until 12 noon on Thursday, April 23rd. These... Read More
top of page 7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Safety in the workplace has never been more important for those essential manufacturers and service providers that continue to operate. And, to keep workers and customers safe, Qsafe, a Wicklow print and design business is coming up with innovative signage solutions to suit different large... Read More
top of page 7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Garden centre delivery options should be explored Planting and potting could provide much needed distraction Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has called on garden centres to examine if they could operate an online or phone service for delivery during the COVID-19... Read More