5 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The annual support grant has now been paid to 13,518 hardworking carers in Cork, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “The annual grant of €1,700 is available to all carers providing full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability,... Read More
4 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of its commitment to protect consumers online, the European Commission has coordinated a sweep of websites, with the aim of finding out where consumers in the EU are being subjected to content promoting false claims or scam products in the context of the coronavirus. The results... Read More
2 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard is encouraging local Cork groups to apply for the Government’s 2020 CLÁR Programmme, which has a total fund of €5 million and is designed to help rural communities respond to the challenge of Covid-19. Senator Lombard said, “The Clár Programme can be used... Read More
31 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that TidyTowns groups in Cork can still use funding allocated to them despite the cancellation of this year’s competition. Last September, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring allocated €1.4m to groups nationwide to assist them in their preparations for... Read More
28 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that €394,500 has been allocated for 13 development and repair projects for harbours and slipways in Cork County. The Fine Gael Senator said the funding will also support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of harbour facilities, including some marine leisure developments. Of... Read More
27 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan says he cannot understand why the Finance Minister is refusing to meet with the heads of insurance companies who are failing to pay out on “genuine claims”. Deputy Moynihan was responding to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil, which... Read More
25 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that difficulties with broadband speeds and access during the Covid-19 outbreak emphasise the obvious and urgent need for greater broadband connectivity in rural Ireland. Senator Lombard said: “Whether it be for work, study, or recreation, many people have been experiencing difficulties... Read More
19 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s young people must not become the long term losers of the lockdown, a Cork Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke (former Cllr, Lord Mayor, and Senator – an impressive CV) has called for targeted job activation measures for young people and wage support for employers... Read More
18 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has urged companies in Cork to apply for support which is available locally. MEP Clune also stressed that now is a vital time for companies to have an online presence as the country battles the Covid-19 crisis. Under the Government’s National Digital Strategy,... Read More
17 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard is applauding the investment from the Department of Rural and Community Development which has enabled the provision of 5,000 additional eBooks and eAudiobooks. Speaking of this allocation, the Cork Senator said: “I commend my colleague, Minister Michael Ring, for making this funding available.... Read More
16 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What’s happening this week in the EU Parliament? Below is a summary from Cork-based MEP Deirdre Clune (Fine Gael) “This week in Parliament – Easing restrictions To my constituents, I hope this update finds you well and that many of you will be happy to see Ireland proceed... Read More
16 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has urged small and micro businesses across Cork to apply for the new €250m Restart Grant, which will give direct grant aid to help them with the costs associated with reopening and reemploying workers following COVID-19 closures. Deputy Burke said: “The Grant will... Read More
