24 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance – Carrigaline based – Michael McGrath TD has described as astounding the hands off approach adopted by key Ministers in the Fine Gael-led government in relation to the escalating insurance crisis. Deputy McGrath commented, “At a time when creche facilities, businesses and community... Read More
Shocking insurance premium increases are damning indictment of Govt failure to tackle costs – Martin
18 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Remarks by Cork-based Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin on rising insurance costs during Leaders’ Questions The Central Bank’s report on private motor insurance reveals a shocking story of continuous rip-off of the people of Ireland, in particular young people, by the insurance industry. It is also a damning... Read More
7 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie HSE withdraws proposals for cuts Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony says the HSE and Minister for Health must engage fully with community pharmacists to agree a new contract in the new year. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony has welcomed the fact that cuts to pharmacists’... Read More
2 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie West Cork News Cork County Council has marked the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s only cable car during a meeting of the West Cork Municipal District held at Lehanmore Community Centre and a visit to Dursey Island. A key point along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Dursey Island cable... Read More
29 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD has called on the banking industry to put in place an industry-wide policy on how to address the issues that arise for mortgage customers who have experienced relationship breakdown. Deputy McGrath commented, “The breakdown of a relationship, including marital separation,... Read More
27 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New measures needed to cope with increasing traffic volumes Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has called on the Transport Minister to examine new measures to make the N22 between Macroom and Ballincollig safer. This issue has been raised numerous times with National Transport Authority... Read More
22 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is delighted to confirm Cork City will host European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 14 and 15 next year. This is the first time that Ireland has been selected by the Council of the European Union to hold this flagship two-day conference which has become one of... Read More
16 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Donohoe’s hands-off approach to insurance crisis exposed – McGrath Information revealed to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD has revealed that the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has not had a single meeting with the insurance industry in the past two and a half years on... Read More
15 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil councillor, Pádraig O’Sullivan has confirmed that progress is soon to be made on addressing traffic and transport issues in Little Island. Cllr. O’Sullivan was commenting as Cork County Council advertised a call for tenders for design works under the Little Island Traffic and Transportation Study.... Read More
14 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Cork East Cllr. James O’Connor says Irish Water must urgently ramp up the roll out of infrastructure projects to ensure that we have a safe, secure water supply. He made the call following the publication of the latest EPA waste water treatment... Read More
11 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cheaper isn’t always what you want when going abroad Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher has warned Irish travel makers to be careful about who they take out their travel insurance as they may not be getting what they think they are paying for.. Picture: David Keane. Kelleher was... Read More
6 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Christopher O’ Sullivan today welcomed news that Cork County Council has been successful in securing government funding of over €2.6million for rural regeneration in the towns of Macroom and Kanturk in County Cork. The Government’s Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF)... Read More