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12 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has described the first Cork candidate announced to stand in the local elections for Independent Ireland as “an outstanding candidate who we are delighted to support for Midleton, Youghal and surrounding areas of East Cork in the local elections in June” “Eileen Kelly... Read More
10 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Both the incumbent Seán Kelly MEP, and a new name John Mullins, have been selected by Fine Gael members from Ireland South to represent the party at June’s European Elections. The selection convention took place at Hotel Minella in Clonmel today. Cork businessman John Mullins is originally from... Read More
9 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Today’s referendum result (No, No) is a direct consequence of a rushed and confused campaign by the Government, according to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns. The Cork South West TD, Holly Cairns said: “The defeat of both the family and care referendums is the result of a rushed... Read More
6 March 2024 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie John O’Regan, Labour’s candidate in Carrigaline, has called on Government to support Labour’s Private Member’s Motion on housing in the Dáil today. Government’s insufficient response has led to record homelessness, soaring rents, and inadequate housing supply and Labour outlines a series of strong proposals to transform housing in... Read More
5 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Latest figures show over 1,000 short-term lettings in Cork, vs just 139 homes for rental Nationally, 18,000 short-term lets available, with only 2,000 rentals according to housing expert Lorcan Sirr Green Party MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, has called for EU action to tackle the abuse of short-term... Read More
29 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A €60 million expansion at AbbVie in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork was announced in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025. It will create 70 new jobs. During his visit, the MEP was met by the Site Leadership Team and employees who outlined the work they do... Read More
26 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie East Cork Health Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that planning permission has been granted to the HSE to replace “the outdated current building” which houses the Owenacurra Mental Health Facility in Midleton. David Stanton said: “I am pleased to see that planning permission... Read More
23 Feb 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Property News Labour’s Candidates in Cork South Central are calling on the government to urgently address the housing crisis in light of the alarming findings of the recent Daft Report. The report revealed a staggering 6.8% increase in advertised rents in 2023, further exacerbating the challenges faced by... Read More