18 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Cork community centre has joined forces with a leading installer of solar PV to power its activities Swyft Energy installed 30 solar PV (photovoltaic) panels on the roof of Cobh (Great Island) Community Centre. Open seven days and six nights a week, it facilitates everything from sports and... Read More
4 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Councillor Laura Harmon has called for a swift change of approach to tackle the “dereliction scandal” in Cork City. Labour Councillor for Cork City South West, Laura Harmon said: Cork City Council received just 10% of an estimated €1.1 million in fines it levied in 2023 on owners... Read More
10 June 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Laura Harmon has been elected for Labour in the Cork City South West Local Electoral Area (LEA) Laura Harmon said: ‘‘I am honoured to have won the seat back for Labour in the Cork City South West ward. Labour has not had representation in this area for a... Read More
28 May 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD yesterday announced the launch of Labour’s Transport for Cork policy, aimed at transforming Cork City’s transport network and getting the city moving. The policy was unveiled on Monday, 27th May, with a clear commitment to building an accessible, environmentally sustainable and integrated transport... Read More
9 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Not one fine issued in 2024 Q1 – No fine in 2023 as a whole – System is not fit for purpose says Labour Candidate Only one issued in 2022, two in 2021, none in 2020 or 2019 Labour Party Candidate for Cork City South East Ward Peter... Read More
22 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Labour Party has selected Sunday’s Well local, James Joy, as the candidate for the Cork City North West in the upcoming local elections scheduled for June. “A dedicated community member”, James Joy brings a wealth of experience to the table. His background as a trade union and... Read More
6 March 2024 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie John O’Regan, Labour’s candidate in Carrigaline, has called on Government to support Labour’s Private Member’s Motion on housing in the Dáil today. Government’s insufficient response has led to record homelessness, soaring rents, and inadequate housing supply and Labour outlines a series of strong proposals to transform housing in... Read More
23 Feb 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Property News Labour’s Candidates in Cork South Central are calling on the government to urgently address the housing crisis in light of the alarming findings of the recent Daft Report. The report revealed a staggering 6.8% increase in advertised rents in 2023, further exacerbating the challenges faced by... Read More
23 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Need to progress next gen ticketing on all public transport Labour Party Candidate in Cork City Peter Horgan has welcomed the move by Irish Rail to introduce E-tickets on intercity services. “Finally we are moving rail travel on a level like air travel where you have an E-ticket,”... Read More
12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Party Candidate Peter Horgan has said the time has come for a full, frank, open and public discussion on the future of the city centre following news of another small business closing today. “Something is not right in the city centre,” said Mr Horgan. “We need to... Read More
11 December 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie We need state-wide measures to End to Scourge of Vacancy & Dereliction say Labour South candidates Labour’s Southside Candidates for the local Elections in 2024, Laura Harmon (Cork South West) and Peter Horgan (Cork South East) have said the vacant home tax is an ineffective policy measure. Government... Read More