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Statement by Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government on Party Leader, Enda Kenny T.D. 17 May 2017, 9pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney T.D., has today paid warm, personal tribute to outgoing Party Leader Enda Kenny, T.D. who announced today... Read More
17 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following the news that Enda Kenny will retire as Fine Gael leader effective from midnight tonight, BoyleSports can report that Leo Varadkar is the firm 2/5 favourite to succeed him as party leader. Cork TD Simon Coveney was a one-time favourite for the role, but is currently in... Read More
17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD (Cork South Central) has commented after the decision of Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD to stepping down as Fine Gael leader, “I wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny for his contribution to Irish political life... Read More
16 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance, Michael McGrath (based in Carrigaline) has said that the insurance premiums being applied to business, home, public and motor insurance customers are now unsustainable and sustained government action is required to tackle the problem. Deputy McGrath was commenting as he launched his... Read More
15 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party and Cork Climate Action today met with the Lord Mayor of Cork, Des Cahill, to discuss Cork’s plans for Earth Hour 2018. The group also discussed steps that the Lord Mayor’s office can take to show leadership in climate action. Earth Hour is an annual... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No one likes paying for insurance, but here in Ireland it is mandatory for motorists to have a privately purchased car insurance policy. New figures show a dramatic surge in the number of consumers who had to avail of the Insurance Ireland ‘Declined Cases’ facility having failed to secure... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has welcomed introduction of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017 but pointed out that it requires significant amendments to make it fit for purpose. “While there is merit in the proposal, the bill as currently presented includes... Read More
13 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to immediately investigate the possibility of applying for funding through the EU Solidarity Fund to support those affected by a recent spate of Gorse fires across the country. Ireland has experienced a prolonged dry spell of weather... Read More