23 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Walking stick is expected to fetch £10,000 (€11,700 approx) at a Belfast auction – Irish state should purchase it says Fine Gael Cork Senator A walking stick belonging to Michael Collins and documents linked to the political leader must be acquired by the State given their historical significance, a... Read More
21 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has welcomed the fact that the Government has agreed to enact a Bill which will clarify the law on how some property rights, such as rights of way, are validated and registered, providing certainty for landowners in County Cork. Senator Lombard said, “New... Read More
9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Opinion Who would want to be a Politician these days? The public mob can be whipped into a furore over any issue.Today, word reached us that a bookmaker is taking bets on “Simon Coveney to Still be Minister for Foreign Affairs on 31 Dec 2021” Simon Coveney is... Read More
9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie THE EU now has an opportunity to become a world leader in battery cell production to meet demand but this must be done in a safe, circular and sustainable way. This is according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune who will be involved in discussions on the matter... Read More
4 September 20201 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics: SF vs FG in same constituency of Cork South Central Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney to clarify his contradictory explanations regarding the appointment of Katherine Zappone. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said: “This entire... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Development of one-off housing will continue in Cork to revitalise our communities” Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard (who farms near Tracton, Carrigaline, Co Cork) has said there are no plans to ban the development of one-off housing. Senator Lombard has been a Cork County Cllr, which included one... Read More
26 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Residents across Cork are being offered the chance to have their voice heard and contribute to national policymaking through Fine Gael’s new Better Ireland initiative. Senator Tim Lombard said: “Cork residents have the opportunity to contribute their ideas on how we can make Ireland a better place for... Read More
24 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has this week welcomed the update from Cork County Council that construction on the new fire station in Kanturk is to be completed by the end of next month. It is expected that the fire crew who are currently based... Read More
14 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that Cork will receive a total of €320,000 to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts in rural towns and villages. The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative fund from Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, will provide funding to property... Read More
9 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Politics The Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme must be delivered urgently to prevent another flooding catastrophe and widescale damage in the city, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke has said city and county officials must press ahead with plans... Read More
8 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed the investment in supporting remote working hubs across Ireland. In total €4 million has been dedicated to several projects in Ireland South by the Government. This funding will help to develop existing remote working hubs and broadband connection points all across... Read More
5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Better home care support can be a positive legacy of the pandemic a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke, who is a member of the Oireachtas Health Committee and Fine Gael spokesperson on Health, introduced a Private Members Bill – the Health (Amendment)... Read More
