9 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on all political parties, community groups, businesses and statutory bodies in Cork to work together to help negate the effects of Brexit on the county. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at the launch of her latest discussion document on... Read More
27 January 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Irish Government to address the rising issue of Lyme disease in Ireland. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after meeting with members of the Lyme disease support group, the Lyme International Association, in Europe. Ms Ní Riada said... Read More
18 January 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Co Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is encouraging Irish students to take advantage of free interrail tickets being offered by the EU. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the Culture and Education Committee, urged students to avail of the scheme which will allow... Read More
17 January 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada held a bilateral meeting with European Commissioner for Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, in the European Parliament this week. The Ireland South MEP met with Mr Vella to discuss the current state and future for Irish fisheries, Brexit and access to funding... Read More
28 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork South Central Sinn Féin TD and Justice spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has welcomed the announcement that the Department of Justice is to be divided into two new Departments, but said that greater detail as to the future delineation is required. Deputy Ó Laoghaire has also called for... Read More
6 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The convention to select a Sinn Féin general election candidate will be held at The Parkway Hotel this Friday 8th at 8pm. All party members and supporters in West Cork are encouraged to attend. A party statement said “At the start of this week, there was just one... Read More
5 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has given a welcome to the expansion of the City Boundary, agreed in principle between City and County Council today. Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire commended the Party’s City & County Cllrs for their work on the issue, saying: “Sinn Féin... Read More
30 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada, has called for the Galway-Limerick rail route to be extended to Cork. The Ireland South MEP was speaking following the publication of a report which showed a 22% increase in numbers using the Galway to Limerick line which she says strengthens the... Read More
29 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Justice spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on Mícheál Martin to publish the content of documents received by Fianna Fáil leader Mícheál Martin last Friday ahead of the resignation of Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald. Teachta Ó Laoghaire said; “It has emerged over the past 24 hours... Read More
14 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to roll out ‘Smart’ Diabetes Technology as part of the Long-Term Illness Scheme. The Ireland South MEP made the call for greater care for those with the condition as part of World Diabetes Day. “Diabetes... Read More
13 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD, and Justice Spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has expressed his shock and disgust at a number of serious assaults in Cork over the weekend. “It is truly sickening to see the vicious, and cowardly nature of these assaults on our streets. To see a man attacked... Read More
12 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has urged Government to look seriously at the issue of Light Rail in Cork, along the lines of a LUAS in Cork The Cork South Central TD has made the call in his submission to the National Planning Framework. He also emphasised... Read More
