Cork MEP is worried that European Union are “downgrading gender equality”

1 February 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has given her support to a cross-party initiative calling on the European Commission to give a commitment to pursuing gender equality in the wake of a perceived downgrading of equality and gender issues over recent months. Liadh Ní Riada said: “The 2016... Read More

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1st February, 2016

Next government must deliver world class education system – says Ibec Cork

1 February 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In advance of the upcoming general election, Ibec Cork, the group that represents business in the region, called on the next government to ramp up investment in education to ensure students develop the necessary skills to thrive when they enter the workforce. A skilled and versatile talent pool... Read More

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1st February, 2016

Johnny O’Mahony brings Greens’ Campaign Launch to beautiful Lough Ine

1 February 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Johnny O’Mahony, the Green Party candidate in Cork South West, swims in the sea every day that he can. Next Friday will be no exception. Johnny plans to make a splash when he launches his General Election campaign at Lough Ine, next Friday 5th February at 12:00pm midday.... Read More

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1st February, 2016

Clonakilty, West Cork to get new Fire Station

1 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clonakilty, West Cork is to get new Fire Station. The announcement is part of a new €40m programme of construction / refurbishment of 26 fire stations for the five year period 2016 – 2020. The programme will see 16 new fire station construction projects initiated between now... Read More

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31st January, 2016

Bantry House receives state funding for roof works

31 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Togher Castle, Togher, Dunmanway is to receive €9,000 for roof works and Bantry House will receive €7,000. The announcement is part of a national €2m Built Heritage Investment Scheme, which will benefit 340 heritage projects nationwide. The minimum amount of funding awarded under the scheme is €2,500... Read More

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30th January, 2016

Gardai seek witnesses to fatal Bantry crash

30 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Bantry are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Durrus, West Cork this morning. At approximately 1.55am a 63-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured when he was struck by a 4×4 vehicle on Kilcrohane Road (L4704), Durrus. He was treated at the... Read More

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29th January, 2016

Mayoral Reception from Cork Cork Mayor for Special Olympic Athletes

29 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In honour of the recent achievements of Cork Special Olympics Athletes, County Mayor Cllr John Paul O’Shea will host a Mayoral Reception on Monday, 1st February at 4.30pm in the Council Chambers. There are six recipients who will be awarded on the day: 1. Laura Ahern from Glanmire... Read More

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29th January, 2016

Sinn Féin in Government would defend Students – says Cork Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

29 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin General Election candidate Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that Sinn Féin would ensure that access to Third Level Education can be expanded, and would not allow the hardships students have suffered in recent years to continue. Cllr Ó Laoghaire spoke at a debate on Wednesday... Read More

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29th January, 2016

Martin McGuinness to canvass in Bandon tomorrow morning

29 January 2016, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will visit Bandon tomorrow morning (Saturday). He will be doing a canvass with Sinn Féin General Election candidate Cllr Rachel McCarthy and viewing some areas and premises badly damaged by the recent flooding.

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28th January, 2016

Cork MEP raises concerns around public procurement process

28 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has raised concerns around public procurement process & e-tenders following a number of issues being made apparent by community groups. Ní Riada said, “I recently met with a community group that applied for funding for the refurbishment /extension of their community hall.... Read More

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28th January, 2016

An Post retaining Social Welfare Contract is good news for small towns in Cork

28 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Te Department of Social Protection has renewed its contract with An Post for the delivery of over-the-counter cash services to Department of Social Protection customers. The current contract was signed in December 2013 for an initial two years with an option for extension for a further four years... Read More

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27th January, 2016

Do you have problems parking near school to collect or drop-off your children? A Cork TD wants to fix that

27 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Áine Collins, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-West, has today (Wednesday) called on Cork County Council and it’s Councillors to carry out a safety report on all National Schools across Cork County. “It was brought to my attention by a concerned parent, whose children attend Banteer National School,... Read More

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