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
18 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EU legislation exists to deal with illegal online content, it must be adhered to, says FG Senator A stronger response to the online promotion of dangerous and illegal activities must be demonstrated by social media companies, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said the EU’s... Read More
16 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork is set to make history when it becomes the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag which has become the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality. Cork City Council will welcome a... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has announced funding for three built heritage schemes: the 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Cork County Council is encouraging owners and custodians of historic and... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed confirmation of opportunity to expand John O’Callaghan Park in Glanmire Cork City Council officials confirmed to local councillors on Thursday that the city has acquired the current grounds of Riverstown FC as part of the Riverstown to Glanmire greenway. The football... Read More
1 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed the successful delivery of payments under the Forgotten Farmer Scheme, describing it as an important recognition of a group of farmers who had been overlooked for many years. Deputy O’Shea said the scheme fulfils a key commitment contained in the Programme... Read More
25 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie FRS Co-Op has officially opened a new supply depot in Bandon to serve farmers, contractors, and the construction industry in the West Cork region following a multimillion-euro investment. The flagship new facility, located at The Old Distillery, Distillery Road in Bandon town, will offer an expanded range of... Read More
19 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie People across Cork are benefitting from electric vehicle (EV) grants to help make the switch to electric, a Fine Gael Senator Eileen Lynch has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said the number of people availing of grants for electric vehicles in Cork has increased since 2021 and this highlights... Read More
16 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the commencement of this year’s Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance payments, with 11,527 families across Cork set to receive over €4.4m this week to help meet the costs of preparing children for the new... Read More