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Category / POLITICS
23rd May, 2022

Irish Passport delays causing stress for people planning to travel

23 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has urged the Minister for Foreign Affairs to look at streamlining the passport application process as delays are putting people planning to travel under pressure as the Summer nears. Deputy Moynihan raised the ongoing issue of delays for first... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
22nd May, 2022

Cork City Council has not has a dedicated “Enforcement Planner” in its Planning Department during periods of the last 3 years

22 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Green Party councillor in Cork has said Cork City Council must divert resources to tackle a growing backlog of planning enforcement complaints in the city. Following a request for information, Cllr Oliver Moran was provided with information on a growing backlog of planning enforcement cases still being... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS
19th May, 2022

Covid volunteers honoured at special recognition event in County Hall

19 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This evening; volunteers who selflessly gave their time to help others during the Covid-19 pandemic have been recognised by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Gillian Coughlan, Manager of the Cork Volunteer Centre (13 North Main Street, Cork City) Adam Lacy and Chief Executive of Cork... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS
18th May, 2022

Patrician Academy Mallow extension approved to proceed to construction

18 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that the extension of the Patrician Academy, Mallow has been given approval to proceed to construction by the Department of Education. The new single three storey extension will replace an existing campus building which was previously... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, POLITICS
14th May, 2022

Official opening of new Cork ARC Cancer Support House ‘Sarsfield House’, Sarsfield Road, Cork

14 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Cork ARC Cancer Support House Where: ‘Sarsfield House’, Sarsfield Road, Cork Taoiseach Micheál Martin today officially opened Sarsfield House, the new home of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The premises has been developed with the aim to become a benchmark centre of excellence for the provision of... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS
10th May, 2022

Groups and organisations in Cork should apply for funding to upgrade Community Centre facilities @ColmBurkeTD

10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Online registration process now open Community groups and organisations in Cork are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
10th May, 2022

Public Transport Fares Halved for Young People in Cork @CorkGreens

10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline Greens have welcomed a 50% decrease in public transport fares for young people and students. This is a permanent reduction in fares for those aged between 19 and 23, and follows a commitment secured by the Green Party in the last budget. Discussing the announcement, Green... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS
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