8 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that a new scheme, delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Cork County Council, will help tourism and hospitality businesses in Cork develop and increase their outdoor seating capacity. Funding allocated under the scheme will also enable Local Authorities to develop... Read More
7 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland must lead the way when it comes to protecting our oceans from marine litter. This is according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune who has stressed the need for a collective approach to keeping our waters clean and safe. MEPs at the European Parliament have stressed that... Read More
6 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cork based Simon Coveney T.D has announced a competition for Marine Advisor Services to support the procurement of a Multi-Role Vessel Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs has announced the publication of a competitive... Read More
5 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has said that grants for private water supplies need to be revised as to reflect the true cost of installation. Varying levels of grants are available under the Rural Water Programme to carry out works to a private water supply – for sinking a... Read More
29 March 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that a new Government plan – Our Rural Future – reflects the changes in living and working patterns during Covid-19 and will maximise the recovery for all parts of the country. “This plan, Our Rural Future, is the most ambitious and transformational policy for... Read More
28 March 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has sought clarity from the European Commission on plans for abolishing the seasonal clock changes. This weekend in Ireland clocks will once again turn forward by one hour. The European Parliament said in 2019 that seasonal clock changes should be abolished in 2021.... Read More
25 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Plenty of time to apply before closing date of Friday, 7 May 2021 Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton, has urged local constituency communities to consider examining opportunities, in conjunction with Cork County Council, for funding under the recently launched 2021 CLÁR programme. The Department of... Read More
17 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €4m project to provide single living accommodation for 70 personnel Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs has announced that has approved funding for the refurbishment of Block 8 at Haulbowline Naval Base to provide for additional accommodation for Naval Service personnel. It is... Read More
17 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deirdre Clune MEP has backed today’s European Commission proposal for a COVID-19 vaccine certificate (Digital Green Certificate) as a positive boost for tourism, preparing the way for safer and easier freedom of movement in Europe. “The Digital Green Certificate or vaccination cert will make travel safer and easier... Read More
14 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Long-term effects of Covid-19 The HSE should establish a dedicated health unit for research and to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said “During the past year a lot has been... Read More
14 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí must continue to be afforded all supports possible in their role on the Covid frontline in the wake of GSOC complaint figures, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer said: “New figures released to me show there were 450 complaints in which Covid and/or aspects... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The North Cork town of Charleville is to receive over €180k in funding from Cork County Council & National Transport Authority during 2021 under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grant Scheme. €90k has been allocated to provide a new raised pedestrian crossing on the L1315 link road by the... Read More