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11th January, 2016

Did the Public Sector Embargo make flooding damage worse in Cork?

11 January 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin General Election candidate, Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Government to end the Public Sector Embargo, saying that it has and will continue to restrict the Council’s ability to respond to flooding events. Speaking at today’s County Council meeting, Cllr Ó Laoghaire said; “The... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
11th January, 2016

Cork TD calls on Education Minister to address discrimination in schools as matter of urgency

11 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Speaking today, Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Deputy Jonathan O’Brien (Cork North Central) called on the Minister for Education to move quickly to address the issue of school admissions in advance of the election. The Cork North Central TD said; “Sinn Féin have met with a range of parents... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS
11th January, 2016

WEST CORK: €2.13m investment in Castletownbere fishing infrastructure

11 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D., has announced details of an €18m Capital Investment Package in 2016 for the development of Ireland’s fishery harbour network. It includes €2.13m for Castletownbere, and €400,000 for Cape Clear. Announcing the investment package, the Minister said “In total... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
11th January, 2016

VIDEO: UCC Biobank and related cancer research can create jobs in Cork – says Deirdre Clune MEP

11 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Four out of ten people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes but innovations right here in Ireland are not only creating high end jobs but are helping to develop new treatments in the fight against diseases like cancer. Speaking at a conference in University College... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS
11th January, 2016

Cork City FC sign Stephen Dooley

11 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have confirmed the signing of Stephen Dooley The 24-year-old winger made fourteen league appearances for Derry City FC last season, scoring twice. He said that he is looking forward to moving to Leeside to join John Caulfield’s side: “I’m very excited, it’s a new challenge... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, SPORT
11th January, 2016

INFOGRAPH: How old is too old to try for a baby? 79% of Irish people don’t know – according to Cork based ‘My Fertility Check’

11 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie National survey reveals 79% of adults do not know the age at which fertility declines 41% incorrectly believe that fertility starts to decline at 35 years 46% of women say waiting for the right partner is the primary reason to delay having a baby 37% of men say finances... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS
11th January, 2016

Lack of Cork Limerick Motorway proves that Fine Gael don’t care about Cork? – Micheál Martin

11 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central TD and Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said Cork and the south-west will suffer hugely on a number of levels as a result of the government’s decision not to proceed with the Cork to Limerick motorway. Deputy Martin said: “There has been much public... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
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