7 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Kinsale gas pipeline should not be decommissioned due to current pressures on gas supplies in Europe and a lack of alternatives in Ireland, according to Fine Gael TD David Stanton. Deputy Stanton, who represents Cork East, raised the matter of the imminent decommissioning of the Kinsale gas... Read More
4 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie People in Ireland could soon be able to communicate with contacts across multiple messaging apps, according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune EU lawmakers are set hold a final vote on new Digital Markets Act (DMA) this week, which is designed to limit the dominance of large platforms... Read More
4 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune – who lives in Blackrock, Cork City – is reminding parents to be aware of the marketing of unhealthy food towards their children over the summer holidays. As young people take a well earned break, more free time can mean more exposure to... Read More
28 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Michael Creed, Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork welcomed Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney to Béal na Bláth in County Cork to see the works which have taken place to date and those that are planned at the memorial in advance of the centenary... Read More
24 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cllr Deirdre Forde becomes Lord Mayor for the 12-month period of 24th June 2022 – June 2023 The new Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Deirdre Forde was elected this evening at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council. The Douglas-based Fine Gael councillor was... Read More
24 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD, attended this year’s Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony at the Naval base in Haulbowline, County Cork where cadets of the 60th class were appointed to be Officers of the Permanent Defence Force. Addressing the newly commissioned Officers, Minister Coveney thanked them for their... Read More
20 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A national register for short term property rentals such as Airbnb could stop breaches of letting legislation and make long term rental accommodation more available in areas of need, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard. Senator Lombard, who lives near Carrigaline, has welcomed calls from Airbnb for... Read More
16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, Gurranabraher is a welcome boost for healthcare in Cork, particularly the Northside of Cork City – says Colm Burke TD The opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, which is a community nursing home in the Northside of... Read More
9 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Food security should be a national priority according to a Cork North Central Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke said “We need an urgent national debate on food security involving all stakeholders and the wider community. “Any analysis of Irish food security must consider as... Read More
7 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that a series of improvements to the Government’s supports for carers have taken effect since 01 June. “My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD introduced changes to the means test for carers, the first such change in 14... Read More
6 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomes a series of improvements to the Government’s supports for carers will took effect from this week. “The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD is introducing changes to the means test for carers, the first such change in... Read More
6 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Six decades after its enactment the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is key to Europe’s effort to tackle the current global food crisis. That is the view of Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune, as the European Parliament marks the 60th Anniversary of CAP. A special ceremony will take place... Read More