Government must do more to tackle crime in West Cork says Margaret Murphy O’Mahony

5 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil’s general election candidate in Cork South-West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said comments made by the Justice Minister on the closure of rural garda stations are proof that Fine Gael simply doesn’t appreciate the problem of crime in rural communities. Margaret said, “I’m really disappointed to see... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th January, 2016

Many residents of Mount Oval and Maryborough Hill opposed to N28 design

5 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin General Election candidate Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the National Roads Design Office, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to review its proposals for the N28, due to the significant levels of disquiet among residents in the Mount Oval and Maryborough areas at the proposals.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

5th January, 2016

Money needed to repair West Cork roads after floods

5 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South-West Dáil candidate Cllr Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has called for a significant repair fund to be put in place to fix damaged roads affected by the recent adverse weather. The Bandon-based Councillor said roads all across west Cork have suffered damage, some very serious damage. Councillor... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th January, 2016

Cork Minister Simon Coveney under pressure to pay farmers ‘flood money’

5 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ahead of this afternoon’s Cabinet meeting, IFA Flood Project Chairman Tom Turley said the Government must establish a flooding fund for farmers to deal with the losses they have incurred as a result of the recent flooding. Tom Turley said the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must make... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th January, 2016

Last chance to see this years panto at the Everyman Theatre, Cork

5 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update Aladdin’s magic carpet is soon jetting out of the Everyman Theatre as this year’s panto comes to a close on Sunday, January 10th. Aladdin, and his friends, have had a hugely successful run this festive season… oh yes they have! Over the past month, tiny... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th January, 2016

Cork City Cllr accuses Government of being cowards to insurance industry – in relation to floods

5 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Anti Austerity Alliance Councillor Mick Barry this morning said that flood relief schemes in this country would be completely undermined if Irish governments continue with their poor record on reducing carbon emissions in the state. Cllr Barry said that it was embarrassing to watch Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s performance... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

5th January, 2016

Decreased motor tax for road hauliers means savings for businesses in 2016 – Collins

5 December 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Decreased motor taxes for road hauliers in 2016 will mean savings for businesses across the country and will help to create jobs”, says Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Áine Collins. “From dealing with the Irish Road Haulage Association, I know that this will have a significant... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

4th January, 2016

Cork City says goodbye to Floods

4 January 2016, 3pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork City region has experienced better weather over-night and into today (Monday). Met Éireann is forecasting that this improved weather will continue through to Wednesday when the next weather system is forecasted to impact on the region. The ESB has advised that they are currently discharging... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

4th January, 2016

Cork MEP warns car buyers about ‘clocking’

4 January 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South and member of the EU Transport Committee, Deirdre Clune has warned those who are buying a second hand car in the month of January to be on the lookout for signs that the car’s mileage has been tampered with. Speaking as we... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

4th January, 2016

‘Disastrous sub-prime mortgage sector needs dedicated government action’ – says Cork TD

4 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 13,000 sub-prime mortgages in arrears for more than two years Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath TD has described as inexcusable the Government’s complete failure to take action to deal with the spiralling arrears crisis in the sub-prime mortgage market, noting that the owners of these loans are... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

4th January, 2016

NAMA should build houses in Cork

4 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Anti Austerity Alliance councillor Mick Barry this morning said that NAMA should be directed to organise a u-turn and to start prioritising the provision of affordable housing across the state. His call came after daft.ie released its latest report showing a 13.1% jump in house prices outside of... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

3rd January, 2016

Main N25 Cork to Waterford Road closed again due to flooding

3 January 2016, 5.50pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The N25 Cork to Waterford Road between Killeagh and Castlemartyr is currently impassable due to flooding. Efforts are being made to open the road and will continue. Signed diversions are in place from Killeagh via Mogeely into Castlemartyr but there will be severe traffic restrictions and... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS