6 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has said that new funding for local sports groups will help the sector offset losses incurred and address other challenges posed by Covid-19. Senator Lombard said: “I am delighted that an unprecedented funding package of €85 million has been put in place for the... Read More
3 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government’s new Community Resilience campaign: #KeepWell The launch of the Government’s #KeepWell campaign is an invitation to individuals, communities, voluntary groups, sporting organisations, those involved in creativity and the arts, local heritage and businesses across Cork to find ways to support everyone as we navigate the crisis.... Read More
2 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed €72,244 in CLÁR funding has been allocated to West Cork to support the provision of safety measures around schools and community facilities, as well as the development of community recreation areas. CLÁR provides funding for small scale projects in designated rural areas... Read More
30 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork North Central Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has welcomed plans by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD to invest over €30 million in free and subsidised higher education places to help get people back to work, upskill workers... Read More
28 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Community groups in Cork will benefit from funding to support integration projects during the pandemic, a Cork North Central Fine Gael Deputy said. Deputy Burke said: “I am delighted that 17 organisations in Cork will benefit from €80,239 through the 2020 Communities Integration Fund to support their activities... Read More
22 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD (Cork South Central) has announced funding for the upgrading of Spencer Jetty in Haulbowline Naval Base (Co Cork) to provide for the berthage requirements for the Naval Service Fleet. This project consists of: – Remedial and strengthening works to the steel... Read More
14 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over €140,000 to be granted for Town and Village Improvements in Cork East Total funding of €140,600 will be allocated between four Cork East towns under the third round of the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, says Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency,... Read More
13 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cabinet has awarded the contract for construction on the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade The project – at the end of the Cork-Dublin Motorway – is expected to cost €215 million in total with all works expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2024. The scope of... Read More
11 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 5 new Broadband connection points in Cork a key element of Government’s National Broadband Plan – Colm Burke TD The 5 new broadband connection points in Cork are a key element of the Government’s National Broadband Plan, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Cork North Central TD, Colm... Read More
11 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The North Cork Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) this week approved a tranche of funding to community and voluntary groups in North Cork through the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme. The Community Enhancement Programme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the guidance on Minister Heather Humphries, TD. The... Read More
3 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke, has been appointed by An Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael Spokesperson for Health. Deputy Burke said: ‘’It is an honour and a privilege to be appointed as Fine Gael Spokesperson for Health. ‘’This is an area... Read More
1 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Action is needed on the Aviation Recovery Taskforce Report to ensure we have strong regional airports post-Covid. This is according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune who said it should be a consideration that certain routes at airports such as Cork are subsidised to ensure they survive in... Read More
