21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Only 18 childminders in Cork City and County are registered with Tusla, Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has revealed, meaning families who use any other childminder in Cork cannot get the National Childcare Scheme subsidy. Figures provided by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in reply... Read More
19 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central and party spokesperson on Housing, Deputy Séamus McGrath has welcomed changes to how derelict properties will be identified and taxed, describing the move as an important step towards bringing properties back into use. Under the new system, local authorities will identify... Read More
16 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has said the Government needs to have an honest, adult conversation about tobacco tax, after Budget 2027 added another €1 in excise to a pack of 20 cigarettes on the same day the Minister for Finance confirmed to him that the illegal... 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
6 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership is inviting expressions of interest from individuals with experience and expertise in key areas of community safety to join the Partnership and help shape the future of community safety across Cork City. The Partnership is currently seeking representatives in the following... Read More
26 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Electoral Commission has called for a major further push to increase voter registration for the new 6-seat Seanad Higher Education constituency after finding that just 71,850 people are currently registered to vote from a potential eligible electorate estimated at between 800,000 and one million graduates. In its... Read More
21 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie “It’s clear that a political intervention is needed to ensure that Cape Clear gets the basic healthcare needs it requires to maintain basic services for its residents,” says Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher. Kelleher was commenting after concerned residents and family members of island residents contacted... Read More
20 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joint venture partners Patron Capital and Lugus Capital have completed a €2.5 million investment programme at Blackpool Shopping Centre, marking a significant new chapter for the landmark Cork retail destination, its retailers and the wider northside community. The investment has delivered a comprehensive upgrade of the centre environment,... Read More
19 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics The State did not separately count how many young people became homeless after leaving its care until 2025, according to figures released to a Cork TD by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality. The Department has confirmed to Ken O’Flynn (Cork North Central) of Independent Ireland... Read More
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
10 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie News in brief: photos