1 January 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Party Councillor Colette Finn has said that the state of disrepair many of the ‘Coca Cola’ bikes found throughout Cork City reflects the wider government commitment to cycling in Cork: “As we start 2020 it is worth reflecting on the condition of the rent-a-bike scheme in Cork.... Read More
31 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Washington Street-area taxi stand must be accompanied by proper enforcement, say Green Party in Cork The Green Party in Cork has welcomed moves by Cork City Council to provide an additional taxi stand in the Washington Street area. However, the party has said extended hours and proper... Read More
10 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Transparency Report has no legal standing insofar as Council’s are audited by another agency called NOAC, nevertheless Green Party would like Cork City Council to have higher result. The Green Party in Cork has urged Cork City Council to improve its record of transparency and accountability. Cork City... Read More
17 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City centre has been described as an ‘accessibility nightmare’ by Green Party Councillor for Cork City South West Colette Finn. Speaking this week, Councillor Finn described the many issues people have raised to her relating to getting around the city in the six months since her election... Read More
10 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Greens Members of the Green Party in Cork have said that the recent revelation that the National Transport Authority (NTA) were in the early stages of developing a dedicated office to work on cycling infrastructure that would “focus on schemes in the Dublin City Council area” is a... Read More
27 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party has said Cork should stand against imports of fracked US gas through the Port of Cork. Fracking involves extracting gas by injecting a mixture into the earth to split underground rocks and release gas. The process is linked to health and environmental risks and was... Read More
23 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Speaking following his announcement, City Councillor Oliver Moran stressed the importance of having a strong voice in the Dáil for Cork North Central to represent his three key campaign issues of transport, housing and democracy “These aren’t only national issues. They affect North Cork and the northside of... Read More
22 September 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party has said Cork should aim to be the electric bike capital of Europe in 10 years The party will propose a 15% increase in Local Property Tax, ring fenced in a two-to-one ratio between what it says are strategic cycle infrastructure for the city and... Read More
18 September 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Councillor Oliver Moran selected to contest Cork North Central by-election for Greens Green Party members in Cork North Central have nominated their first-time councillor for Cork City North East, and Green Party spokesperson for political reform, Oliver Moran to contest the by-election in the constituency. Speaking after his... Read More
9 September 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called for the extension of Community Safety Forums to Glanmire to help resolve local issues, including persistent anti-social behaviour. The call follows reports of youths throwing bottles at people using John O’Callaghan Park on Saturday night. The forums, which are already established... Read More
6 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Members of the Green Party in Cork today held a remembrance event to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the day the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing over 100,000 Japanese civilians. It was followed by the bombing of Nagasaki, with both bombings accounting for... Read More
1 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Green Party renews calls for a citizens’ assembly on local government reform in Cork The latest call comes after Cork City Council advertised for the role of an Assistant Chief Executive with a salary of €130,000. The figure of €130,000 featured heavily during the plebiscite campaign on a... Read More
