8 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fanacht is the Irish language word for ‘Wait’. A new Gardai operation ‘Operation Fanacht’ will see an extensive network of checkpoints Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said “we would ask people who are thinking of travelling to parks, natural beauty spots or holiday homes outside of the 2km... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pesticide detections continue in Cork this year – farmers and other users reminded to use best practice when spraying Great care must always be taken to protect drinking water supplies wherever pesticide use is considered necessary, particularly if using products for grassland weed control containing substances such as... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s civil amenity sites are accepting essential domestic black refuse bags, along with glass and cans in separate bags, but not paper/plastic. Cork County Council is urging residents across the County to keep Cork clean and beautiful. Recent weeks have brought a concerning increase in illegal... Read More
7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In consideration of the impact of the Covid 19 crisis, Cork County Council has extended the application deadline for funding under the Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme and for the Council’s own Pop-up Shop Grant Scheme, until 12 noon on Thursday, April 23rd. These schemes acknowledge the... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has echoed the sentiment of President of Ireland Micheal D Higgins in congratulating the contributions of our food production workers, who are continuing to keep our food supply chain going during these trying times. Recently re-elected to the Agriculture panel in Seanad Éireann, Senator... Read More
7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cramers Court Nursing Home in Belgooly, Kinsale have received an alternative Easter treat from Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a special delivery of essential PPE equipment and an assortment of Easter Eggs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is located in Currabinny, Carrigaline, with the assistance of the Community Gardaí, provided... Read More
6 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael’s Tim Lombard wasn’t elected in the difficult 3-seat Cork South West Dail constituency, but has been reelected to the Seanad Last week Cork Senator Tim Lombard was elected to Seanad Éireann on the Agriculture panel along with 2 of his Fine Gael colleagues. Speaking of the... Read More
6 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has this afternoon asked that the Minister for Education provide clarity to SNAs given the current confusion in the sector regarding to redeploy SNAs. Teachta Ó Laoghaire said; “Earlier today I contacted Minister Joe McHugh seeking clarity for SNAs regarding... Read More
4 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that Ireland must fully utilise its domestic pharmaceutical industry in the fight against the Coronavirus emergency. Mr Ó Laoghaire added that Cork, Ringaskiddy in particular, is recognised internationally as a pharma hub and that the resources of the sector in... Read More
3 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TeenTalks Goes Online to Offer Support During COVID-19 Crisis Cork County Council’s TeenTalks events may have been postponed, but as COVID-19 affects our entire community, it is now more important than ever to communicate. The TeenTalks series was initially designed to support teenagers with their Health & Wellbeing,... Read More
3 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The last few weeks have changed the prospects for the Irish housing market entirely, with the COVID-19 pandemic reaching Ireland and completely disrupting everyday life for weeks and possibly months to come In Cork City, prices in the first three months of 2020 were 1% lower than a... Read More
2 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that it is grossly unfair and discriminatory that people over age 66 do not qualify for the COVID Emergency Payment. “I have been contacted by many people in recent days who are 66 years of age and older, who were... Read More