10 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that he is quietly confident that full construction of the Dunkettle Upgrade will begin in 2019 following a reply he received from Transport Infrastructure Ireland. In a reply he received from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), he was... Read More
3 January 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher (elected as a TD in Cork North Central) has said that Minister Harris has failed miserably in his commitment to address the chronic overcrowding in our country’s Emergency Departments. Deputy Kelleher was commenting following reports from the INMO that there were... Read More
3 January 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that Cork farming families are fed up of Government TDs talking the talk when it comes to tillage farmers rather than delivering a fair compensation package. “2016 was one of the worst weeks for tillage farmers in Ireland. Historically... Read More
21 December 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath has reminded Irish consumers in the run up to Christmas and the imminent retail ‘Sales’ promotions, to make themselves aware of the terms and conditions of purchasing and using gift vouchers. “Christmas is one of the busiest times of the... Read More
16 December 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Nine Gardaí lost in last 12 months Cumulative loss of 56 since 2010 Cork North Central TD, Billy Kelleher has said he is disappointed to see the slide in Garda numbers continuing despite a new government having been formed, and Garda recruitment being restarted. Following receipt of a... Read More
15 December 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that families across Cork will be furious with the Government after it was announced that they are proposing to make no changes to the School Transport Scheme. “Last August, I raised the issue of pupils in the Coachford area... Read More
13 December 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that without significant investment in the rural roads network, more and more claims will be made for compensation arising out of accidents caused by the poor state of the roads. Deputy Moynihan was commenting following reports from Cork County... Read More
12 December 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has cautiously welcomed the announcement by Minister for Sport, Patrick O’Donovan that he would like to see a greater number of women serving on the boards of national sports organisations but feels that discussions at an Oireachtas Committee are required. “I... Read More
12 December 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central TD, Micheál Martin has said that the proposed flood relief works that will go on public display over the next few days will come as a major relief to thousands of Cork householders and business owners who, since 2009, have been fearful of another... Read More
26 November 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Little or no progress in two years Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that he is deeply concerned that no real progress has been made with regard to the Ballymakeera-Ballyvourney Flood Relief Scheme in the past two years. “I’ve been informed that it is still at... Read More
22 November 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East TD, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that the soon to be completed Castlepook Wind Farm, near Doneraile, in North Cork will be a game changer in supporting Ireland meeting its commitments to diversify its electricity supplies, and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The Fianna Fáil TD... Read More
21 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 6723 young people in Cork have turned 18 since last year and will have right to vote The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is encouraging young people in County Cork to make sure they are registered to vote before the deadline for inclusion on the electoral... Read More
