4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Three years on from the collapse of Setanta Insurance, over 1,600 claimants are still left hanging in limbo, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath. Figures released to Deputy Michael McGrath, through a parliamentary question, reveal that, as at 31 March 2017, 1,649 claims, at... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has said local homes, community amenities and commercial facilities will become more energy efficient thanks to government funding. “Twelve projects here in Cork will receive funding from the Better Energy Communities (BEC) scheme, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie PTSB Appeals process underlines need for strong watchdog role Rigorous independent oversight of the handling by banks of the tracker mortgage scandal is essential, according to Fianna Fáil’s Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath was commenting following receipt of a parliamentary reply confirming that one of the appeals... Read More
3 May 2017, 11.30am By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland has today hosted the first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows which will take place at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork from 8.00-10.30 am. Part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign, the Cork roadshow featured speakers from SMEs, large companies and innovative start-ups,... Read More
3 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth tom@TheCork.ie ‘Fishy Business’ is a tempting pun for a headline, but all is in order today as the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has announced a further €274,700 in grants to six seafood enterprises here in Cork. This funding will boost the enterprises involved, and... Read More
3 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork has a private ‘Emergency Department’ which does not accept ambulances. It is located within the Mater Private Hospital in the City Gate complex, in Mahon. According to the General Manager at Mater Private Cork, Donna Roche “We have 20-30 beds available every day for acute patient admissions... Read More
3 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Allsop have launched the catalogue for their May Online Auctions which will see over 210 properties with a total reserve of over €35m go under the virtual hammer. The residential auction, which features over 140 properties, takes place on 17th May and the commercial auction, featuring over... Read More
2 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As the 4th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy was remembered this week, the European Parliament adopts a report calling for new legislation to ensure that the clothes and textiles we buy are not produced at the expense of workers in Asia. The report, voted on this... Read More
2 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 33,086 asthmatics in Cork are not using their inhalers correctly, leaving them at risk of a serious asthma attack and even death, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland. Currently there are 50,130 people with asthma in Cork. Two thirds of those don’t use their inhaler correctly.... Read More
2 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows will take place at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork on Wednesday, 3 May from 8.00-10.30 am. Part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign, the Cork roadshow will feature speakers from SMEs, large companies and innovative start-ups, along with... Read More
28 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie GSK is running its annual GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards, designed to recognise and reward community-based charities who contribute to the improvement of people’s health and wellbeing in Ireland. There are thousands of “unsung healthcare heroes” all over Ireland, including Cork charities making a huge difference on the ground that... Read More
27 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim LombardCarrigaline based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has said that the newly announced framework for Town Centre renewal will be of enormous benefit to towns and villages throughout Cork. The framework aims to address the need for greater collaboration and support for town centre... Read More
