17 April 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 16th April 2018 was a landmark day for a landmark building. Cork County Hall was officially opened 50 years ago on the 16th April 1698. Designed by former Cork County Council Architect, Patrick L MacSweeney, Cork County Hall was Ireland’s first skyscraper at 64.3 metres, retaining this status... Read More
16 April 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie One of Cork’s most iconic buildings, Cork County Hall, celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 16th 2018. Designed by Cork County Architect Patrick McSweeney, Cork County Hall was at the time of its completion in 1968 the tallest storeyed building in Ireland at 64.3 metres, retaining this status... Read More
13 April 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that there is a urgent need for a second driving test centre to service Cork City and the surrounding area. “People in Cork City, and the surrounding areas are waiting inordinate lengths of time to get a driving test. It... Read More
10 April 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Co-ops needs to show solidarity with hard pressed farmers by not dropping the price of milk, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard said: “I am urging processors to show some solidarity with our farmers who have been deeply affected by the fodder crisis. “Last month... Read More
6 April 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan is encouraging people across Cork to engage with the newly established Loneliness Taskforce to help tackle the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. The Taskforce, which is the brainchild of Fianna Fáil Senator Dr. Keith Swanick and Seán Moynihan... Read More
1 April 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister must resolve standoff on the regulation of €2.7bn of car finance – says COrk SOuth Central TD Michael McGrath Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has called on Minister Paschal Donohoe to intervene and resolve a reported stand-off between two State bodies about who is responsible for... Read More
29 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East TD, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that the new proposals put forward by his party can have a major impact on ensuring that the teacher shortage crisis in schools is brought to an end. Deputy O’Keeffe was commenting after the publication of a 10 point plan by... Read More
28 March 2018 By Bryan Bermingham bryan@TheCork.ie National review must be concluded as quickly as possible Recently selected Fianna Fáil candidate for Cork East, Cork County Cllr. Padraig O’Sullivan has said that the regulation of car parking charges at public hospitals, with a view to reducing them, must be a priority for the Government. “For... Read More
27 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has criticised the outrageous expense of the West Cork bus services and the huge pricing difference compared to other regions. Senator Lombard stated: “I have been examining bus fares over recent weeks and discovered that there are major anomalies in the... Read More
26 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Murphy O’Mahony secures commitment from Minister on Colaiste na Toirbhirte Gym Roof Repairs Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has secured confirmation from the Department of Education that progress will be made on the refurbishment of the gymnasium roof at Colaiste na Toirbhirte three years after the... Read More
25 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie
22 March 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Councillor Ted Tynan is to ask the city CE, Ann Doherty, to outline the extent to which the city’s fire brigade is equipped to fight major fires in high-rise buildings. Cllr. Tynan (Workers’ Party), speaking in the wake of a major fire in Dublin’s 15 storey... Read More