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Category / POLITICS
6th June, 2023

TD supports striking firefighters

6 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has offered his unequivocal support to the estimated 2000 retained firefighters who began work-to-rule strike action today. Deputy Collins was speaking after the National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland (NRFA) laid the blame for its decision to initiate the first in... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, INDEPENDENT, NEWS, POLITICS
24th May, 2023

Stanton not Standing

24 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie David Stanton has announced he will not be standing for election in the next General Election. The Cork East TD is the fifth Fine Gael deputy to announce they will not seek re-election. The well-known Deputy has achieved much for the region over decades of service, Taoiseach and... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
24th May, 2023

Cork Conference will hear why Ireland needs to do more business with Asia

24 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Finance Michael McGrath is returning to his Cork constituency to learn about the efforts being made by Irish exporters to become more environmentally friendly. He will join business leaders, politicians, and senior diplomats at the ‘Investing in Innovation for a Sustainable World’ conference – a two-day... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
22nd May, 2023

Funding approved for Minor Flood Mitigation Works at Coachford Village, Co Cork

22 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., recently announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS, POLITICS
19th May, 2023

S&P upgrade of Ireland’s Sovereign Credit Rating to the 3rd highest category of “AA”

19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister McGrath welcomes S&P upgrade of Ireland’s Sovereign Credit Rating to AA – S&P statement here https://disclosure.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/2989589 The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has welcomed the upgrade of Ireland’s long-term sovereign credit rating by S&P to AA from AA- with a stable outlook.  It is the agency’s first... Read More
FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
19th May, 2023

Over €1 million allocated to Cork East projects under Community Recognition Fund

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Department of Rural and Community Development is to allocate total funding of €1,039,535 to Cork County Council under its inaugural Community Recognition Fund for the development and upgrade of community infrastructure and facilities in Cork East, according to local Fine Gael TD, David Stanton. The Community Recognition... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
18th May, 2023

Community Recognition Fund Provides Welcome Boost for Millstreet

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Millstreet Community has today received €222,000 under the Community Recognition Fund. The fund is a Major initiative to support and reward communities that have welcomed Ukrainians and other nationalities. Over 880 projects across the country are to receive funding as part of a €50 million investment for sports... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
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