9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Politics Last week Fine Gael selected their candidates for Cork City South. At the convention of party members City Cllr Derry Canty, now aged 75, confirmed he would not be seeking re-election. Cllr Canty from Ballincollig had decades of service as a Cllr. He spent most of... Read More
8 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Report highlights that 1,974 homes in Cork City and County prevented from bulk sale in last two years The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has published a progress update on the planning measures he introduced two years ago to increase home ownership and... Read More
6 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There needs to be increased awareness around the dangers posed by ticks and the dangers of contracting Lyme Disease, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton raised the serious health issue in the Dáil this week with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.... Read More
5 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael McGrath Backed To Be Fianna Fáil Leader Michael McGrath has overtaken Jim O’Callaghan as the most likely successor to Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil according to BoyleSports, who now makes the Minister for Finance 7/4 favourite from 7/2 for the top job. Martin was said to be... Read More
3 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has said the “huge gap” in daycare supports including dementia support services in Macroom, Co Cork needs to be addressed. The Cork North-West TD said day centre services must be expanded in the Macroom area to allow older people live in their... Read More
2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Saturday saw over a thousand people join the first official Cork Trans+ Pride march. Cork Green Party Councillors, Reps, and members were proud to join the march and enjoy the warm welcome of the public on a sunny Saturday afternoon when diversity and inclusivity were celebrated by all.... Read More
2 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Garda Commissioner is the person who responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. Commenting on Garda staff numbers in Cork Peter Horgan, Labour Rep has said “Gardai on the frontline should be supported... Read More
2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork welcomes updated road traffic legislation signed into law this week The Green Party in Cork has welcomed updated road traffic legislation to regulate e-scooters, e-bikes and to allow gardaí to more easily seize scramblers and other vehicles being used for anti-social purposes. On... Read More
30 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Delay in Sophie Toscan du Plantier review is adding to grief family – says West Cork TD Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has pleaded with the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to do all in her power to escalate the outcome of the ongoing Garda review... Read More
26 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a sponsorship program in association with the Irish Hotels Federation, which will see hospitality students from the US avail of a 12 month Working Holiday Authorisation to participate in practical training in a number of Cork hotels. The program will see Cork County... Read More
24 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Frank O’Flynn was elected as the new Mayor of the County of Cork in an uncontested vote by members of Cork County Council last evening. The Fianna Fail Cllr was nominated by Councillor Seamus McGrath and seconded by Councillor Declan Hurley, Mayor O’Flynn will be the first Mayor... Read More
