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Category / POLITICS
28th January, 2016

Minister Dara Murphy launches new report on privacy and security implications of smart cities and how best to tackle them

28 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Many cities around the world are seeking to use new networked technologies to tackle urban issues and improve quality of life. In Ireland, both Dublin and Cork have adopted smart city strategies that seek to improve city services, foster economic development, and engage citizens, while Limerick and Galway... Read More
FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
28th January, 2016

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney Attends Commissioning Ceremony of the 91st Cadet Class

28 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney is Cork’s only Senior Minister. His portfolio includes National Defence, and in that capacity today the Cork South West TD attended the Commissioning Ceremony of the 91st Cadet Class at the Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare. The Minister was welcomed to... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
28th January, 2016

An Post retaining Social Welfare Contract is good news for small towns in Cork

28 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Te Department of Social Protection has renewed its contract with An Post for the delivery of over-the-counter cash services to Department of Social Protection customers. The current contract was signed in December 2013 for an initial two years with an option for extension for a further four years... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS
27th January, 2016

POSITIVE NEWS: ‘Ghost estate’ in Macroom to be finished and lived in: thanks for Cork County Council and Clúid

27 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clúid Housing, in partnership with Cork County Council, has purchased an apartment complex in ‘The Granary’, Sleaveen Road, Macroom and as a result 29 families, from Cork County Council’s housing waiting list, are moving into their new homes. The development is located close to Macroom town centre... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS
27th January, 2016

Do you have problems parking near school to collect or drop-off your children? A Cork TD wants to fix that

27 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Áine Collins, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-West, has today (Wednesday) called on Cork County Council and it’s Councillors to carry out a safety report on all National Schools across Cork County. “It was brought to my attention by a concerned parent, whose children attend Banteer National School,... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
26th January, 2016

Closure of Local Employment Service in Mahon should be reviewed

26 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South-Central TD and Fianna Fáil Leader Closure of Local Employment Service in Mahon should be reviewed – Martinhas said he is extremely disappointed that the closure of the Local Employment Service in Mahon has gone ahead. Deputy Martin said: “It is disgraceful that this service has... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
26th January, 2016

Cork County Council needs emergency funding for vital road repairs – Cllr Rachel McCarthy

26 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein General Election candidate Councillor Rachel McCarthy has called on the government to provide emergency funding for urgent repairs to the road infrastructure in County Cork, which are needed due to damage caused by recent storms and flooding. Councillor McCarthy said that it is unacceptable that, as... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
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