21 August 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Public transport operators including Bus Éireann and Irish Rail should all have hand sanitiser dispensers on board, a Fine Gael Cork Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer, Seanad Leas-Chathaoirleach and Spokesperson on Transport, said: “Hand sanitiser is just as important as face masks when it comes to public... Read More
18 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The development of a Learning Resource Centre in Cork Institute of Technology is a sign of the Government’s continued support for third-level education in Cork – says Colm Burke TD Deputy Colm Burke has welcomed the announcement to develop a Learning Resource Centre in Cork Institute of Technology.... Read More
17 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Community centres and facilities in Cork will benefit from €219,478 for essential upgrades and maintenance as part of the July stimulus package. Funding worth a total €5 million will be provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme and is in addition to €2... Read More
16 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Councillor, John Paul O’Shea has highlighted changes to grants for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (septic tanks) which will see increased funding available to people in County Cork. The changes have recently come into effect. Councillor O’Shea said, “Under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme, the Government... Read More
14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The need to upgrade the R624 road from Cobh Cross on the N25 road to Cobh town has been highlighted once again by Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton. Speaking in Cobh recently Deputy Stanton said: “The Belvelly Bridge, constructed over 215 years ago in 1803, was... Read More
12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has warned ‘staycationers’ not to be complacent about sunscreen. Senator Lombard said: “Thankfully for most people, sunscreen is an absolute staple when packing for a trip to sunnier climes. “Unfortunately though, many people forget about sun protection while at home in Ireland. “With... Read More
10 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A former TD who had one of the longest commutes to Leinster House has passed away. His journey from Goleen, Co Cork (near to Mizen Head – Ireland’s most South Westerly Point) to the Dáil in Leinster House, Dublin would take 4h 16mins today, but back before the... Read More
4 August 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie See map here: https://dcenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=feee728a0ee1427d9a3973a090a9f292 Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has confirmed that the smoky coal ban will come into effect in Carrigtwohill, Cobh, Midleton and Mallow from Tuesday, 1 September 2020, making each town a Low Smoke Zone. The ban will be introduced in Cobh, Midleton... Read More
31 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke has welcomed the Interim Report on Covid-19 in Nursing Homes, saying it reinforces the need for new legislation to regulate the professional home care sector. Reacting to the report published by the Oireachtas Special Committee on COVID-19 today (Friday) Deputy... Read More
29 July 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie COVID19 Government Restart Grant Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that Cork businesses have thus far received €7,040,646 from the Government’s COVID-19 Restart Grant to help them get back on their feet. Senator Lombard said, “Cork County Council is responsible for administering the Government’s Restart Grant to... Read More
28 July 2020 By Roger L. Jones roger@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has called on the European Commission to ensure that small and family-run tourism businesses in Cork are supported during this difficult time, especially when it comes to enhancing their digital skills. MEP Clune was speaking during a debate on the future of... Read More
24 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Deirdre Clune MEP for Ireland South has called on people to make sure Irish beaches and oceans stay clean this summer. There have been reports over the last few days of various beach parties happening over the last few weeks that are leaving litter behind which can be... Read More