22 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair, Caroline Farrell said that the spread of the coronavirus and restrictions it has imposed and, potentially will impose, is a worry for many farm families. “It is understandable to feel vulnerable or overwhelmed reading or hearing the news, we are in... Read More
22 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 8 Top Tips for Kitchen Hygiene The kitchen is the heart of the home – keep it healthy! Kitchens are the heart of the home, and now more than ever, they’re at the centre of our daily lives. It’s where we cook, eat, relax and socialise, so it’s... Read More
21 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan says the right decision has been made as the Minister for Transport relaxed the requirement for over 70’s to have a medical certificate to accompany a driving licence renewal until July. He commented, “It is very welcome news that... Read More
21 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bus routes must be nationalised and funded to survive Coronavirus’s impact, says Politician Workers’ Party councillor Ted Tynan has called for all long-distance bus services serving Cork, along with a range of other public transport options, to be nationalised, in order to survive the impact of the Coronavirus.... Read More
21 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘Schools out’ but right now many young people don’t have access to the technology or support they need to engage with learning activities Camara Ireland maximises the use of technology in education to create inclusive, creative learning opportunities. With schools and youth centres closed there are many young... Read More
20 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Small Firms Association (SFA) welcomes today’s announcement that the government has agreed with local authorities that they should agree to defer rates payments due from the most immediately impacted businesses – primarily in the retail, hospitality, leisure and childcare sectors, for three months, until end-May. Sven Spollen-Behrens... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie
20 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of our citizens, many parts of the EU economy are also experiencing major disruptions. Fishing and aquaculture have been among the hardest hit sectors. The European Commission has therefore decided to revise EU state aid rules, which allow Member States to... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to shots being fired at a house in the Avenue De Rennes area of Mahon, Cork on March 17, 2020. At approximately 11:45pm, Gardaí received a report that a number of shots had been fired at the front door of a... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan says pharma companies and multinationals could make a substantial contribution to the COVID19 response effort by donating PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) gear to our hospitals. Deputy O’Sullivan said, “The community effort being seen across Cork during this pandemic has... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Patients and dentists must be safeguarded during treatment Vast majority of dental practices limited to emergency treatment or have closed The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has called on the Health Service Executive (HSE) to establish a regional network of designated dental emergency centres in order to adequately treat... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A statement of encouragement and support has been issued in the names of Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA of Cashel & Emly; Bishop William Crean of Cloyne; Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick; Bishop Ray Browne of Kerry; Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan of Waterford & Lismore; Bishop Fintan Monaghan of Killaloe;... Read More