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
24 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork congratulate Councillor Colette Finn on her election as Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City The Green Party in Cork congratulates Cllr Keiran Mc Carthy who was officially elected Lord Mayor of Cork City during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council... Read More
24 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The new Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy was elected last evening at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council. The Ballinlough-based Independent Councillor was elected with 23 votes. In his mayoral speech, the new Lord Mayor said his priorities for the year include making... Read More
17 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TFI Bikes participated in last weekend’s Cork Carnival of Science. Attendees lined up to take part in the TFI Bikes Challenge – including Tánaiste Micheál Martin This year’s STEM carnival was the largest event to take place in Fitzgerald’s Park since the World Fair in 1902. Some 20,000 attendees... Read More
15 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics Harmon calls on Minister Darragh O’Brien to ensure that a fully operational fire station in Ballincollig is part of the solution to the firefighters dispute Labour Local Area Rep for Ballincollig, Laura Harmon said: “Our brave and hardworking retained fire service are the backbone of our community... Read More
14 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Housing Crisis Labour Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has urged Government to outline the plans in place to protect single homeless adults in the Cork and Kerry region. Deputy Sherlock said: “The housing disaster is a nationwide crisis, but the Cork Simon Home Truths: Single Homelessness in the... Read More
6 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has offered his unequivocal support to the estimated 2000 retained firefighters who began work-to-rule strike action today. Deputy Collins was speaking after the National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland (NRFA) laid the blame for its decision to initiate the first in... Read More
2 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The signing of contracts between Cork City Council and the contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme is very welcome news for the Glanmire area according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central TD Colm Burke said: “Many homes and businesses were severely damaged and people suffered... Read More
24 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie David Stanton has announced he will not be standing for election in the next General Election. The Cork East TD is the fifth Fine Gael deputy to announce they will not seek re-election. The well-known Deputy has achieved much for the region over decades of service, Taoiseach and... Read More
24 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Finance Michael McGrath is returning to his Cork constituency to learn about the efforts being made by Irish exporters to become more environmentally friendly. He will join business leaders, politicians, and senior diplomats at the ‘Investing in Innovation for a Sustainable World’ conference – a two-day... Read More
