18 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that the extension of the Patrician Academy, Mallow has been given approval to proceed to construction by the Department of Education. The new single three storey extension will replace an existing campus building which was previously... Read More
10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Online registration process now open Community groups and organisations in Cork are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities... Read More
24 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The GAA must do all it can to ensure the upcoming Cork/Kerry Munster senior football championship semi-final will be accessible for all to view on TV, a Fine Gael Senator has said. The long running saga over where the May 7th fixture will be played is almost resolved... Read More
16 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Supporting remote working will strengthen communities Full take up of the ‘WiFi4EU’ public WiFi scheme by local authorities will help improve connectivity across Ireland, supporting remote working and strengthening communities, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke, is calling on all... Read More
13 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune recently welcomed steps being taken by smartphone developers towards producing devices that are easier to repair. Samsung has become the latest big tech company to announce plans to help owners to fix their phones, following Apple. The news comes as the European Parliament... Read More
30 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been appointed to a new European Union grouping charged with investigating the bloc’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Fine Gael MEP is the only Irish representative among the 38 members of the Special Committee to study Europe’s reaction to the pandemic... Read More
28 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Confirmation from Zevas Communications of the creation of 50 new jobs in Mitchelstown is very welcome news for the town and surrounding area, according to Cork East Fine Gael TD David Stanton. Established in 2001, Zevas Communications, an outsourcing company headquartered in Cork and currently employing over 150... Read More
24 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The establishment of the Home Care Providers Alliance and their publication of their report advocating for reform and Statutory Home Support Scheme is a positive step in the drive for home care reform according to Fine Gael’s health spokesperson. “Home Care Providers Alliance is a group made up... Read More
20 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie We need a comprehensive and honest debate on energy security including exploring the potential of our own natural resources – says Cork based Senator Tim Lombard Senator Tim Lombard (Fine Gael, Cork South West) has called for a comprehensive and honest debate on energy security including exploring the... Read More
12 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Department of Education has announced €32 million major expansion of the DEIS programme incorporating 310 new schools in the country. In the North County Cork area in particular: three Schools are included in Charleville; being Scoil Na mBraithre Boys Snr School, Scoil Naomh Aine Girls Snr School... Read More
28 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An Bord Pleanala Approves Planning for Ballymaquirke Junction Upgrade North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the approval of An Bord Pleanala for the upgrade to Ballymaquirke Junction on the N72 in North Cork, which is near Kanturk. The notorious dangerous junction is to be... Read More
27 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Rural and Community Development that total funding of €750,000 has been granted under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the development of enterprise hubs in Mitchelstown and Cobh. The funding is being provided... Read More