22 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) has today conferred an honorary doctorate on former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish public life, the arts, culture, education and human rights. A distinguished academic, writer and poet, the former President has long championed wider... Read More
7 Octoberr 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics Cork Senator Laura Harmon calls for State action on student accommodation and commuting crisis in MTU Senator Laura Harmon, Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, raised MTU student accommodation at Oireachtas committee today (7.10.26) she said: “MTU’s Bishopstown campus urgently needs improved transport links and delivery... Read More
13 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Laura Harmon recently called for urgent action on Cork University Hospital (CUH) overcrowding she said: “It is extremely concerning to hear that CUH was among the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland last month. Staff shortages are now having drastic impacts. CUH was the second most overcrowded... Read More
21 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork has become the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag – the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality. This extraordinary piece of social and cultural history was unveiled at an event at... Read More
19 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon has called for the urgent introduction of a standalone criminal offence for spiking, warning that official figures are unlikely to reflect the true scale of the problem. Cork Labour Senator Laura Harmon said: “A new standalone law to specifically criminalise spiking is urgently needed. This... Read More
4 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Councillor Peter Horgan, Cork City Council, was today elected as the new Chair of the Regional Health Forum South West. His appointment was ratified at the annual general meeting of the Regional Health Forum South West, which was held today at Kerry Council Chambers at Rathass in Tralee.... Read More
19 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon raises regulation of AI glasses at Oireachtas Committee following recent events in Cork The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Children’s Rights Alliance spoke today at the Oireachtas Committee on AI today (19.05.26) Senator Harmon, who is a member of the AI Committee... Read More
28 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A major public consultation has been launched to inform the development of the first-ever Cork City Local Safety Plan 2026–2029, a landmark initiative designed to address local safety challenges and to enhance the feeling of safety in communities across the city. The Plan is due to be published... Read More
18 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Labour Senator Laura Harmon has described as “appalling and beyond crisis point” new figures revealing that patients in Cork are waiting up to three and four years for an appointment at the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. Data obtained via a Parliamentary Question (attached) from Deputy Alan Kelly shows a total of 6,204... Read More
18 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Senator Harmon, Labour Party spokesperson for Disability said: “There has to be more collaboration between HSE and local councils in regard to Independent Living. This issue has been pushed to the wayside for far too long. We need to see proper and enforceable accessible housing targets. The Irish... Read More