2 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Socialist Party TD Mick Barry this morning said that free public transport is an idea whose time has come and urged far more radical measures than the 20% fare cut introduced by the Government. His comments came as 7 million people in Germany have already purchased their country’s... Read More
29 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Opinion Poll Sees Sinn Féin Strengthen Grip As Election Favourites The odds of Sinn Féin winning the next Irish general election have shortened again after they hit a record high in a new opinion poll. The Red C poll for the Business Post showed a Sinn Féin... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has been informed that discussions are ongoing between the Passport Service and Garda management to streamline the verification process of guardian forms for first-time passport applicants, following calls from the Deputy to the Department of Foreign Affairs to take... Read More
23 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has urged the Minister for Foreign Affairs to look at streamlining the passport application process as delays are putting people planning to travel under pressure as the Summer nears. Deputy Moynihan raised the ongoing issue of delays for first... Read More
22 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed confirmation of pedestrian improvement works for the Banduff Road in Mayfield and Ballyvolane. Green Party councillor Oliver Moran requested Cork City Council to report on measures to improve pedestrian facilities for residents of road. These included crossing points to the existing... Read More
22 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Green Party councillor in Cork has said Cork City Council must divert resources to tackle a growing backlog of planning enforcement complaints in the city. Following a request for information, Cllr Oliver Moran was provided with information on a growing backlog of planning enforcement cases still being... Read More
19 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This evening; volunteers who selflessly gave their time to help others during the Covid-19 pandemic have been recognised by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Gillian Coughlan, Manager of the Cork Volunteer Centre (13 North Main Street, Cork City) Adam Lacy and Chief Executive of Cork... Read More
18 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that the extension of the Patrician Academy, Mallow has been given approval to proceed to construction by the Department of Education. The new single three storey extension will replace an existing campus building which was previously... Read More
18 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 2022 Paint Scheme Announced for Carrigaline Municipal District Following on from the success of the 2021 Shop Front Improvement Scheme and Residential Painting Scheme, Elected Members of Cork County Council’s Carrigaline Municipal District have agreed to allocate a further €20,000 towards the scheme for 2022. In addition to... Read More
14 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Cork ARC Cancer Support House Where: ‘Sarsfield House’, Sarsfield Road, Cork Taoiseach Micheál Martin today officially opened Sarsfield House, the new home of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The premises has been developed with the aim to become a benchmark centre of excellence for the provision of... Read More
14 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When will the next general election take place? The quick answer is before 1 February 2025 The current Dáil – which is controlled by a Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Green coalition – must be dissolved no later than 19 February 2025. The date derives from the Electoral... Read More
12 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Department review of the use of schools outside of classroom hours will lead to stronger, safer communities A review of guidelines which would enable school buildings be used outside of normal hours will be positive for community groups and youth organisations, according to Fine Gael TD David... Read More
