22 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, and Cllr Mick Nugent have today called on the government to immediately distribute the training fund to Debenhams workers, as agreed in April this year. DeputyGould said: “The treatment of the Debenhams workers by this government has been a... Read More
13 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, and Cllr for Cork City North West, Mick Nugent, have today called on Cork City Council to start a public education programme on the downsizing scheme. Deputy Gould said: “I’m regularly being contacted by elderly people who are extremely... Read More
10 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, has today called on the HSE to ensure that all forms of valid ID are accepted in vaccine clinics. Deputy Gould said: “I was contacted last week by a constituent who had been turned away from Pairc Ui Chaoimh... Read More
10 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has contacted the Chief Superintendent, urging that Gardai increase their presence and visibility in the Crosshaven area. This comes following reports of increased antisocial behaviour over the last number of nights. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said “A number of... Read More
9 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie #Delays: Every summer people apply for Passport renewals at the last minute, but now there are COVID working restrictions on top of that, creating a ‘perfect storm’ Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney (who is also Cork based)... Read More
5 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central has said that a survey undertaken of parks across the city highlights the dire need for serious investment in green areas in Cork North Central. His comments come in light of a survey undertaken by volunteers that assessed every park in... Read More
4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TD for Cork South Central and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Minister for Education to urgently tackle large class sizes, as figures released to him show there are over 2,500 classes across the country with over 30 kids. Deputy Ó Laoghaire... Read More
4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carrigaline has 4th lowest Garda numbers in the State, with number of Gardaí in Carrigaline dropping over the last year despite growth in town – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on the Minister for Justice to increase Garda numbers for Carrigaline... Read More
20 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie AIB to close 6 Cork branches, but it can hardly have been unexpected after COVID19 and the ongoing march to a cashless society #TapAndPay When was the last time you were in your bank branch? I would have to guesstimate 3 years ago when I needed to buy... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “…the number of inspectors in Cork is almost half of what is needed…” Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, has today called on the government to explain how WRC Inspectors were left with no manager for the duration of the pandemic. His comments come in... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Government to live up to the commitments they have made to taxi drivers. His comments come as many drivers are concerned that they may be transferred to a jobseeker’s payment, despite previous assurances that they would continue on the... Read More
10 July 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Young people suffer as 225,000 now wait for theory and driving tests – Pat Buckley TD Sinn Féin’s Pat Buckley TD, has criticised Minister Eamon Ryan for the chaos his lack of action has caused for those trying to learn to drive. Their comments come as figures released... Read More