4 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie IFAC warn farmers to plan for winter fodder stocks now to avoid problems later in the year Farmers should get a cashflow budget in place to help meet financial commitments this year The accountancy and financial advisory firm IFAC (www.ifac.ie) today warned that the current heatwave sweeping the... Read More
3 July 2018 By Bryan Symth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Archaeological Consultancy forces workers to ‘Dig4Decency’ as company refuses to engage collectively with workers Members of Unite’s archaeology branch and supporters from around the country will be converging on Macroom town square tomorrow (Wednesday 4 July) to hold a protest in solidarity with Unite archaeologists working for... Read More
2 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Without adequate planning and investment, Cork will fail to capitalise on economic potential – Ibec Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today outlined the policy initiatives that will best position Cork and the region in capitalising on its economic potential. The group was addressing business leaders at... Read More
30 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Billy Kelleher has said that everyday activities such as going to GAA matches or attending music concerts are becoming out of reach for ordinary people due to rocketing ticket prices. “Summer in Ireland has always been marked by families heading... Read More
25 June 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In twelve weeks’ time, the National Ploughing Championships (September 18th – 20th), Europe’s largest outdoor event, returns to Offaly and a small business from Rosscarbery is getting ‘ploughing-ready’ thanks to Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West. Under plans for the ‘Local Enterprise Village’, launched this week by... Read More
23 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork headquartered HEINEKEN Ireland has published its 2017 Sustainability Report outlining its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Sandy Boundy, Communications and CSR manager at HEINEKEN Ireland, said “This year has been all about collaborating with our partners and stakeholders to become a truly green brewer. It’s only through working... Read More
23 June 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil’s Business Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher has said that rising insurance costs for businesses is having a devastating impact on the competitiveness and profitability of SMEs in this country. “Let’s be upfront here – Ireland is sliding down the competitiveness rankings, and the Government neither have the understanding... Read More
21 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Amend 2004 Act to direct DPP to investigate fraudulent claims Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation Billy Kelleher has introduced a bill to clamp down on false insurance claims which is leading to rocketing premiums and adding to the rising cost of living for citizens. The... Read More
21 June 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today formally opened a new Center of Excellence in Cork, Ireland. The investment, supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, will focus on new product development in the cloud and endpoint cybersecurity technology space. This all-new facility will enable Forcepoint to accelerate its... Read More
20 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) incentivise businesses to innovate and develop new ideas, methods, and technologies for security and protection of personal data, Seán Kelly MEP and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament told a major conference at University College Cork last week. Mr Kelly... Read More
19 June 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Iberia Express Madrid to Cork service to operate twice weekly from Cork Airport Fáilte Ireland, in conjunction with partner Tourism Ireland, welcomed a group of Spanish media at Cork Airport, over the weekend. The Journalists were in Cork thanks to Iberia Express airlines; to explore Cork and Kerry... Read More
