27 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Callout service needed for vulnerable and elderly people struggling to find transport to coronavirus test centres, says Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan Vulnerable and elderly people who cannot get to coronavirus test centres should have the test brought to them by paramedics, Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan said on Friday. As coronavirus... Read More
27 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie
27 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Government must immediately revisit emergency laws designed to help the early childhood industry, as countless preschool, Montessori and creche owners express fears they will not be able to reopen when Ireland emerges from the coronavirus crisis. The government announced a raft of measures it said will help... Read More
27 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Finance Minister must take a harder line on insurance companies “trying to weasel out of crisis payouts”, says Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan is urging the government to take a harder line on insurance companies following reports some are trying to weasel out... Read More
26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many adults and children now find themselves at home midweek. Many are choosing to exercise by walking on roadways. This is positive, but care is needed whenever pedestrians and motorists share the same space Cork County Council is appealing to walkers and cyclists... Read More
26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Expiry dates on medical cards should automatically be extended until September to help ease the stress on people during the Coronavirus crisis, Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan said. “I’ll be writing to the government asking if they will let the medical card unit push out renewal and... Read More
26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Despite the closure of the library buildings, the good news is that a number of library services are still available via Cork County Council’s website. Whether it’s reading a book, keeping up to date with the news, taking the time to learn a language or doing a course... Read More
26 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There was some good news for the community of Durrus this week as Irish Water announced that the Durrus Water Supply Scheme is now being supplied from ground water sources to safeguard the water supply for the community which serves 300 people. The previous source was vulnerable due... Read More
25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council wish to advise that, on foot of new measures announced by Government on Tuesday, 24th March with regard to COVID-19 restrictions, all markets across County Cork must be suspended with immediate effect and remain closed for the duration of the imposed restrictions Mayor of the... Read More
25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD Christopher O’Sullivan is urging all people to become “obsessive” about social distancing after he was inundated with messages describing scenes of large gatherings on beaches and parks right across West Cork over the weekend. He said it is vital people stick to social distancing... Read More
25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of Covid-19 and the impact it has had on normal community and organisational life, the decision has been taken to extend the deadline for the Commemorations and Creative Ireland Grant Schemes has been extended from 26th March 2020 to 23rd April 2020. Full details of the County... Read More
21 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fastnet Film Festival committee have regrettably taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Festival which was set to take place from the 20th to 24th of May. Although the Festival will not be staged in May, the short film competition will... Read More