top of page 19 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Brexit or a UK exit from the EU could leave Ireland extremely vulnerable in terms of our transportation fuel supply, according to Seán Kelly MEP (Ireland South). Mr Kelly has said that the new government must recognise the vital importance of indigenous petrol... Read More
top of page 18 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For every 1000 extra tourists that visit Cork – 18 direct jobs are created in Tourism related industries – according to Failte Ireland. Ireland now welcomes 10% of all American visitors to Europe and Cork MEP and member of the EU Tourism taskforce Deirdre... Read More
top of page 4 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Cllr Michael Creed has today (Monday) welcomed the confirmation that the OPW have allocated €22,500 to Cork County Council to undertake minor flood relief works in Ballingeary. Commenting on the allocation Cllr Creed said: “I warmly welcome this much needed funding for... Read More
top of page 31 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, is continuing to push for the completion of the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme and has been informed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that the Scheme is on track and will be confirmed in... Read More
top of page 30 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D, has reminded all dog owners that new arrangements requiring all dogs to be both microchipped and registered on an authorised database will become compulsory at the end of March this year. Minister Coveney... Read More
top of page 29 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Leader of the Fine Gael delegation in the European Parliament and Ireland South MEP, Seán Kelly, will host a visiting European Parliament delegation in Cork tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday of this week (30-31 March). MEPs belonging to the Committee on Industry, Research and... Read More
top of page 9 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney T.D. today hosted the second meeting of the Dairy Forum with key stakeholders from the Irish dairy sector. The forum discussed ongoing challenges in the sector and focussed on preparations for next week’s key meeting... Read More
top of page 7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been appointed as a negotiator for the European Parliament in the upcoming discussions with the European Commission on a new EU wide Aviation strategy for Europe. Speaking after the appointment, Clune, a member of the EU Transport committee,... Read More
top of page 2 March 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune – who is based in Cork – has said that the European Commission has just approved the acquisition of EMC by computer technology company Dell, under the EU Merger Regulation. Dell employs around 2,500 workers at sites in Limerick, Cork... Read More
top of page 2 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed comments by EU Commissioner Violeta Bulc on an official visit to Washington DC where she reiterated Europe’s concern regarding Norwegian Air International (NAI) pending request for a foreign air carrier permit from the U.S. authorities. “I have... Read More
top of page 1 march 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie BoyleSports reports further support for Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin to become the next Taoiseach. Having been available at 11/2 over the weekend continuous support has seen his odds slashed into 7/4 with Fine Gael’s Enda Kenny remaining favourite at 4/9 having drifted from 1/10. BoyleSports... Read More
top of page 18 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates” event in the Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty, West Cork tonight at 8 pm The following candidates will be in attendance; 1. Alan Coleman 2. Michael Collins 3. Jim Daly 4. Theresa Heaney 5. Rachel... Read More
