13 July 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Speaking today, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs and TD for Cork South-Central, raised concerns about the ever spiralling costs of sending children back to school. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said: “As we enter the summer months, the scrabbling and saving begins in the... Read More
12 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central Deputy Jonathan O’Brien this evening called for tighter regulation of the charity sector during a motion on in the Dáil. Deputy Jonathan O’Brien said: “Like everyone else, I was shocked by the news that emerged from Console in recent weeks. I... Read More
12 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork has been chosen by UNESCO as the location to host its International Conference on Learning Cities in 2017 – the first time this prestigious conference has been held in Europe. Securing the conference for Cork will further enhance Ireland’s reputation internationally in the field of education... Read More
10 July 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune, has welcomed an agreement reached at EU level with the US, which puts a framework on transatlantic data flows. The agreement, called Privacy Shield replaces the Safe Harbour data deal, which collapsed owing to an EU Court of Justice ruling, following... Read More
6 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Dara Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Junior Minister for European Affairs says the government’s ‘National Broadband Plan’ will provide online access for 1.8million people who have been overlooked by the commercial Telecoms Network Operators, and the faster internet speeds (30Mbps minimum) will now... Read More
30 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Liadh Ní Riada will welcome the annual Sinn Féin Summer School to her hometown of Bháile Mhúirne next weekend. The event, now in its seventh year, will take in the Mills Inn on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th of July. The theme... Read More
30 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein in Cork have announced a public meeting entitled ‘Seize the Moment-Time for a United Ireland’ in Cork City this evening (Thursday) June 30th. The event will take place at the Metropole hotel on MacCurtain Street at 7.30pm. Speakers: Matt Carthy MEP (Sinn Féin United Ireland Coordinator)... Read More
29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD and Mental Health and Suicide Prevention spokesperson Pat Buckley TD has called on the government to do more to regulate charities to ensure that donations and state supports are being spent properly. He made his comments as part of a Topical Issue debate he... Read More
29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Junior Minister for European Affairs, Dara Murphy TD, has congratulated Republic of Ireland football fans following the announcement by the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo that she is to award the Medal of the City of Paris to supporters. Speaking in Brussels today, Minister Murphy said: “The... Read More
28th June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr. Des Cahill, intends to work with Cork Chamber and IDA Ireland to ensure that Cork is well positioned to benefit from Brexit. The Lord Mayor said: “The world’s leading companies are located in Cork because they recognise the fantastic blend of... Read More
27 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Anthony McDermott was installed as the new Mayor of Clonakilty on Thursday evening 9th June at a pleasant ceremony attended by a large crowd at Asna Square. At 8pm, the Mayoral Council members led by the outgoing Mayor Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin, arrived on foot from O’Donovan’s Hotel... Read More
28 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has expressed his delight with confirmation of plans by Cork County Council to enhance and maintain the condition of the “Halfway” roundabout. Halfway is a small village, so named because it is Halfway between Cork City and Bandon.... Read More
