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30 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste, Simon Harris, T.D. officially launched the construction works at the Carraig Centre, Ballincollig on Friday 27 June 2025. A successful applicant to the Community Recognition Fund from the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Centre received €185,000 over three tranches of this fund. This funding has... Read More
29 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Senator from Cork South Central Laura Harmon has urged Government to extend redress for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes to anyone who spent any time in such an institution. Speaking in advance of a commemoration event in Bessborough today, Senator Harmon said: “The commemoration in Bessborough... Read More
27 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste appoints Deputy Colm Burke as first ever Fine Gael Cork spokesperson Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has appointed Deputy Colm Burke as the party’s first ever spokesperson for Cork. Making the announcement during a visit to Cork, the Tánaiste said: “I’m delighted to appoint my... Read More
25 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Politics Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has said the state’s commitment to ensure that a robust policy on countering potential national security deficits is in place cannot be subjected to the whims of political correctness or any other political sensitivities that could expose the state and its citizens... Read More
23 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over today and tomorrow over 7,500 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the INEC Killarney. Applicants from over 143 countries and across all 32 counties on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens. Over seven ceremonies held... Read More
14 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New EV charging hubs for Cork will help encourage more people to make the switch to electric cars, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Colm Burke said this funding will deliver new fast and ultra-fast recharging points across the country. “We’re taking real, practical steps to make electric... Read More
5 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local Democracy Taskforce established to reform and strengthen local government   Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne and Minister of State with responsibility for planning local government John Cummins TD have confirmed the establishment of the Local Democracy Taskforce to finalise a programme of reform... Read More
5 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local Democracy Taskforce established to reform and strengthen local government Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne and Minister of State with responsibility for planning local government John Cummins TD have confirmed the establishment of the Local Democracy Taskforce to finalise a programme of reform and... Read More