Cork MEP welcomes rooftop solar panels

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MEP Kelleher welcomes proposal to exempt rooftop solar panels on homes from planning requirements Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has welcomed the proposal by the Government to exempt all houses from planning requirements when installing rooftop solar panels saying it will aid Ireland in meeting its climate targets.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

11th June, 2022

Cork MEP urges EU Commission to investigate Irish forestry industry

11 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork North Central based MEP Billy Kelleher has urged the Agriculture Commissioner to launch an investigation into the Irish forestry industry due to significant failures in planting and felling in recent years. Kelleher, a Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, made the request during a debate on... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

29th May, 2022

Mary Lou McDonald Backed Into Strong Favourite To Be Elected Taoiseach

29 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Opinion Poll Sees Sinn Féin Strengthen Grip As Election Favourites The odds of Sinn Féin winning the next Irish general election have shortened again after they hit a record high in a new opinion poll. The Red C poll for the Business Post showed a Sinn Féin... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

26th May, 2022

Action underway to streamline verification process for certain first-time passport applications

26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has been informed that discussions are ongoing between the Passport Service and Garda management to streamline the verification process of guardian forms for first-time passport applicants, following calls from the Deputy to the Department of Foreign Affairs to take... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, 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

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

31st March, 2022

Wisetek welcomed Carrigaline based Minister Michael McGrath TD to their Sacramento facility

31 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish America Wisetek, a global leader in advanced IT asset disposition (ITAD), data destruction, technology reuse, and manufacturing services was delighted to welcome Minister Michael McGrath TD to its Sacramento facility on the 14th March 2022, when the Minsiter was in the States for various St Patricks Day... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th March, 2022

EU agrees to keep mobile phone Roaming free

24 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork City based Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher has said this week’s green light from the European Parliament to extend the current prohibition on mobile phone roaming charges is a major win for consumers and tourists. “This week, MEPs overwhelmingly backed the proposal from the European Commission... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th March, 2022

Lord Mayor leads delegation to USA, including to Sister City of San Fran

5 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City is leading a delegation that is travelling to a number of cities in the United States with representatives of the Recreate Shandon Company to promote the proposed redevelopment of the Butter Exchange in advance of this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th February, 2022

Fota to be become “one of the top 10 wildlife parks in Europe” #10YearDevelopmentPlan #2030Vision

28 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially launched Fota Wildlife Park’s 10-year development plan, which includes a €30 million investment proposal to become one of the top 10 wildlife parks in Europe in terms of species conservation and expanding its education and public engagement offering. The aims of the 2030... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th February, 2022

New Cognate Health Clinic opens in Ballintemple, Cork

26 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish occupational health provider, Cognate Health officially opened its new state-of-the-art Cork clinic on Friday, allowing for the expansion of further services to support employees in its client companies. Opened by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the new state-of-the-art sustainably led clinic in Ballintemple will drive change in occupational... Read More

BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

14th February, 2022

€13,950,349 in funding announced for Cork sport

14 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan, has welcomed the announcement of a bumper Sports Capital grant for Cork. Minister for Sport Jack Chambers announced a record €150 million in funding for local sports clubs across the country with over €13.9m in grants to be allocated... Read More

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