14 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed this months commencement of increased litter fines, with the fixed-payment, on-the-spot fine for littering having increased from €150 to €250 since 1 September 2026. Deputy O’Shea said the increase sends a clear message that littering is unacceptable and that those who... 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
7 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed the publication of proposed 30km/h zones across the city. However, the party criticised the government for a U-turn in changes to the default speed limit in urban areas. The U-turn means there are now “gaps” in the proposed 30km/h zones that... Read More
6 Septembet 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Amend Rent a Room Scheme tax rules to increase the availability of additional rental bedrooms – says Cork based MEP Billy Kelleher “Serious consideration needs to be given to amending the Rent a Room Scheme to reflect the changing market and to incentivise more rooms to be made... 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
21 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Join over 650 business leaders, policy makers and key stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the collaboration and shared ambition that continues to drive growth, innovation and economic success across Ireland’s two largest city regions. The evening provides a unique opportunity to establish new business connections, strengthen existing... Read More
21 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New car parking, EV charging, accessible spaces and improved pedestrian links will strengthen Millstreet’s public transport hub Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed the commencement of works at Millstreet Train Station, which will significantly improve parking, accessibility and connectivity at the station. The works, being progressed by... Read More
20 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Ireland needs to train more dentists while ensuring graduates are equipped to provide appropriate care to people with disabilities, Cork North Central Fine Gael TD and Vice-Chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee Colm Burke has said. Deputy Burke made the comments ahead of addressing the International Association for... Read More
19 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Over 3,017 apprentices waiting longer than 6 months for their next stage of training – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has today said that it is completely unacceptable that there are over 3,017 apprentices waiting for longer than 6... Read More
19 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called for a funded plan to phase out hospital car parking charges, saying patients and families should not be charged simply because they need healthcare. Funded plan means the state would replace the income to the Hospital... 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