10 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council can confirm that there will be no charges for parking in Cobh from 8th December 2015 until 2nd January 2016. This will allow residents and shoppers in Cobh to park free of charge in the town centre for up to 3 hours each day.... Read More
9 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A local Business Networking Group has appointed a new president for the remainder of 2015, and most of 2016. Network Cork is a women-only business networking forum. It holds monthly networking meetings where a guest speaker is invited to educate, inform and entertain on topics of interest... Read More
8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Planes not taking direct routes is costing the EU €5 billion euro annually Clune pushes for new air traffic control management at EU level Fine Gael Ireland South MEP and Transport committee aviation spokesperson Deirdre Clune has backed calls from the EU Commission to end the practice whereby... Read More
8 December 2015 By Bryan Smtyh bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology has welcomed today the publication of Ireland’s strategy for research and development, science and technology: “Innovation 2020”. The proposed additional investment in R & D by private and public sectors to 2.5% of GNP by 2020 is important for the development of research and... Read More
8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Councillor Rachel McCarthy has commended the people of Bandon as nearly 2,000 people took to streets last night to protest against the failure to deliver the repeatedly promised flood relief system and main drainage scheme for the town. She said “Six years after the 2009... Read More
8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary (Cork) and Flood Project Chairman Tom Turley met with Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney (Cork) and OPW Minister Simon Harris last night to highlight the extent of the difficulties farmers are facing following recent flooding. At the meeting they reiterated the IFA’s call... Read More
8 December 2015By Bryan T. Smythbryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber’s Annual Dinner has sold out quickly as expected. It will take place on Friday 5th February 2016 and promises to be another great success with companies from across the business community descending on City Hall. The black tie event takes place in the Concert Hall of Cork... Read More
8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), has announced a significant contract win with award-winning Turkish Airlines, to train its cadet pilots from AFTA’s base in Cork Airport. The Cadet Pilot Training agreement with Turkish Airlines, represents the first for an Irish company, which is regulated... Read More
8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Researchers at Tyndall National Institute in Cork have been working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop transistors that can withstand high doses of radiation in space. “Radiation-hard” transistors make it easier for space missions to avoid electronic system failures caused by radiation, so they can function... Read More
8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you have been flooded you may be able to get financial help from the Department of Social Protection’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. The means-tested scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households who are not able to meet costs for essential needs immediately following flooding. The scheme aims to... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Tuesday December 8, 10am – 2pm Dynamic business ideas and budding entrepreneurial acumen will be on show in Merchant’s Quay on Tuesday, December 8, when Cork city students showcase their mini-companies as part of a specially organised Christmas Trade Fair. Initiated by the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City,... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie RENUA Ireland is one of the newer political parties. Party President, and Corkman, Eddie Hobbs has today welcomed the beginning of a mature debate on new ways of taxation. Speaking at a RENUA Ireland symposium on Flat Taxation Mr Hobbs said fundamental taxation reform was an issue we... Read More
