Immigrants, migrants (infact all non EU citizens) can vote in Local Elections in Ireland

24 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party Representative for Cork City South East, Honore Kamegni, believes not enough is being done to inform any legally resident migrant over the age of 18 that they can vote in next year’s local elections. Speaking of his experience while canvassing in Cork City South East,... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

19th September, 2023

Cork City to have ‘Car Free Day’

19 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This Saturday, members of the public are encouraged to come to town on Saturday without their cars for Cork City’s first car free day. It is a step in the right direction and one that is long overdue. It is the Green Party in Cork’s ambition to see... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd July, 2023

Cork City’s first Trans+ Pride march

2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Saturday saw over a thousand people join the first official Cork Trans+ Pride march. Cork Green Party Councillors, Reps, and members were proud to join the march and enjoy the warm welcome of the public on a sunny Saturday afternoon when diversity and inclusivity were celebrated by all.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd July, 2023

Updated road traffic legislation to regulate e-scooters, e-bikes

2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork welcomes updated road traffic legislation signed into law this week The Green Party in Cork has welcomed updated road traffic legislation to regulate e-scooters, e-bikes and to allow gardaí to more easily seize scramblers and other vehicles being used for anti-social purposes. On... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

24th June, 2023

Colette Finn is Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City

24 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork congratulate Councillor Colette Finn on her election as Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City The Green Party in Cork congratulates Cllr Keiran Mc Carthy who was officially elected Lord Mayor of Cork City during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, POLITICS

8th May, 2023

Retired naval ship LÉ Eithne to become Maritime Museum on Cork City quayside?

8 May 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed confirmation of the potential to locate the decommissioned naval flagship, the LÉ Eithne, as a maritime museum in the city. Cork City Council agreed a motion in February, proposed by Green Party councillor, Oliver Moran, to write to the Minister for... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

17th April, 2023

New community park on Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City

14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed an update from senior officials on the creation of a new community park on the Lower Glanmire Road Residents of the area have been seeking that a strip of land under a footbridge from Clifton Terrace would be transferred from CIÉ... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

14th March, 2023

Irish MEPs lead EU campaign to drive down energy bills

14 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Retrofits in Cork already kicking off with training from the local Education and Training Board. MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan welcomed the vote this week on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which was led by European Parliament chief negotiator and Green Party colleague, Ciarán Cuffe. The... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, POLITICS

12th March, 2023

New public transport services in Cork City

12 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed confirmation of the expected start dates for new public transport services in the city, set for 2024. As part of the wider BusConnects Cork programme, a new bus network has been agreed for the city, increasing the number of bus services... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

10th March, 2023

Funding to protect heritage buildings in Kinsale

10 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Marc Ó Riain, Green Party Local Area Representative for Kinsale has praised the decision to award Patsy’s Corner at Market Place with €14k for to support local heritage buildings. In total, 556 heritage projects in 31 local authorities across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

27th February, 2023

WEST CORK TRAVEL: Green Party delivers new bus routes for Skibbereen

27 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rory Jackson, Green Party rep, has warmly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, of new bus services for Baltimore to Union Hall and the 270 Skibbereen to Killarney this morning. The announcement was made by the Green Party leader at the launch of... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

21st February, 2023

Update on Cork-Limerick M20 Motorway project

21 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The M20 project is identified as a priority investment in the Government’s National Development Plan 2021-2030 Details of the active travel strategy, junction strategy with mobility hubs, public transport opportunities and refinement of the study area for the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project have been published today. The... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS