top of page 9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Service users told their service will cease until emergency measures are no longer required – says TD Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says cuts to home help hours, which are being implemented as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, must be... Read More
top of page 9 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Friendly Call service, where volunteers make a daily call to people living alone, has seen a 27% hike in phone calls since Covid 19 restrictions began. Friendly Call is run by Cork City Partnership. It is one of the 30 plus organisations that are... Read More
top of page 9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has voiced great concern with regards new that emergency air ambulance services in Ireland are on the brink of collapse. Deputy Tóibín stated; “Ironically, at a time when public safety dominates our airwaves and media, a crucial emergency service which... Read More
top of page 8 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fanacht is the Irish language word for ‘Wait’. A new Gardai operation ‘Operation Fanacht’ will see an extensive network of checkpoints Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said “we would ask people who are thinking of travelling to parks, natural beauty spots or holiday homes outside... Read More
top of page 8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is a global shortage of nurses, a new report from the World Health Organisation, Nursing Now and the International Council of Nurses has warned. The first “State of the World’s Nursing” report, which is published to mark World Health Day (Tuesday), warns that: there... Read More
top of page 8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cocooning: What is Severe Asthma? – Asthma Society of Ireland Severe asthma defined by Asthma Society expert advisory group Asthma Society urges people with severe asthma to cocoon due to coronavirus On Friday, March 27, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar announced to the nation, that people... 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 Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When Gardai stopped an Opel Zafira in Fermoy, Co Cork they discovered that the 4 occupants “had travelled from Meath for the spin and to visit” Gardai have reminded the public “Please remember the 2km radius. Only essential travel.” At present Gardai are only strongly advising... Read More
top of page 7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Community Response Forum (CRF) helpline, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, took over 307 calls since it first began operation over a week ago. The freephone helpline, which operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m, was launched last Monday,... Read More
top of page 7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Finance Minister asking him to meet with the insurance industry to discuss the unfair approach its members have taken to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 shutdown. Deputy O’Sullivan explained, “I have been... Read More
top of page 7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cramers Court Nursing Home in Belgooly, Kinsale have received an alternative Easter treat from Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a special delivery of essential PPE equipment and an assortment of Easter Eggs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is located in Currabinny, Carrigaline, with the assistance of the... Read More
