16 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A decision by Revenue which sees practice doctors treated as individuals rather than as part of a partnership and sees them disadvantaged will now be reversed, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke. Deputy Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said: “I was contacted by a large number of... Read More
16 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has called on the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider enhancements to the Seniors Alert Scheme The scheme provides funding for a free personal monitored alarm for people aged 65 or older and of limited means. It is intended to... Read More
15 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Statement from Deirdre Clune MEP “Earlier this month, I informed the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, that I will not be seeking nomination from my party to contest the European elections in June 2024. “Taking the decision to step away from public office was not an easy one. “Ever since... Read More
15 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Mandy O’Leary Hegarty has called on Cork City Council to include Glanmire and rural surrounding areas in a Community Garda Forum similar to the ones held in The Glen and Mayfield. Ms O’Leary Hegarty has said: Glanmire became part of Cork City Council with a boundary... Read More
14 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A significant new artwork bought for the National Collection by Crawford Art Gallery “The Window” was painted by Seán Keating in 1924 and it has been acquired by Crawford Art Gallery at auction from a private seller with support from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport... Read More
13 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Labour Party Candidate for the South East Ward Peter Horgan has said the Government’s failure to implement a strong vacant home tax is contributing to Cork’ chronic vacancy problem, with far too many properties nationwide continuing to lie empty. The new Daft.iE reports shows rents in Cork city... Read More
12 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This weekend’s Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone heard calls for a reform of the government’s retrofitting scheme as a means of improving Cork City’s woeful domestic energy ratings. Sinn Féin local area representative for Ballincollig and candidate in Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, highlighted how Cork... Read More
5 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A voluntary code restricting smartphone use for children under 13 should be adopted by all primary schools and agreed to by parents, according to a Fine Gael Senator. Senator Tim Lombard said successful initiatives seen in schools in Greystones and Waterford, where smartphones are banned should be replicated... Read More
3 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Party select local election candidate for Cork City SW Laura Harmon, who has a track-record of campaigning for equality, was selected to run for the Labour Party in Cork City South West, last evening at an event in Togher Community Centre. Laura Harmon said ‘‘I’ve had the... Read More
2 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Christmas season officially kicked off in the Council Chamber of Cork City Hall, as Lord Mayor Councillor Kieran McCarthy launched the 61st Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert, which will take place on Saturday, 2nd December in Cork City Hall. Attendees at the launch were treated to a... Read More
1 November 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie “Two years since its closure, Ballincollig is still without the fire service it deserves” Sinn Féin local area representative for Ballincollig, Joe Lynch, has said that the continued closure of Ballincollig fire station represents ‘a complete failure to provide a fire service that the people of Ballincollig deserve’.... Read More
1 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The visit, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, presents an opportunity for Cork to reignite long-running partnerships in Shanghai and Wuxi, particularly in the areas of health and education. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Kieran McCarthy, is leading a delegation to Cork’s twin city of Shanghai, and... Read More