A “war of words” has broken out between two City Councillors over the property tax. The Deputy Lord Mayor Emmet O’Halloran (Fine Gael) says people who DO pay should be given priority in accessing council services. but, Cllr Mick Barry (Socialist Party) maintains the tax is unjust, and many people can’t afford to pay and... Read More
13th March 2013, Wednesday By TheCork.ie Workers at WebPrint in Cork are calling on management at the Examiner and Evening Echo newspapers to engage in talks about reviving the print contract which the firm held for the past seven years. The workers are being supported by the UNITE trade union of which most of the... Read More
12 March 2013 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork solicitor, Sinead McNamara has become the first female County Sheriff in Ireland. Ms. McNamara, originally from Cork City, but now living in Clonakilty, will be one of only four sheriffs in Ireland (two in Dublin and two in Cork), who combine the powers of Revenue Commissioners’ officials and county registrar. As Cork... Read More
Sinn Féin has again called on the Government to repeal the Family Home Tax, and to introduce a wealth tax in it’s place The demand was made during the course of a campaign and information meeting which was held in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. Speaking at the meeting, Sinn Féin Local Representative for the Carrigaline... Read More
Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by Minister Leo Varadkar that priority to be afforded to the maintenance and drainage of rural roads. Deputy Daly raised the issue in a Dáil debate recently with Minister Varadkar and is delighted the Minister has responded to his call... Read More
** ** A creative start-up company based in Carrigaline, County Cork was featured at a major showcase of new companies with high growth potential in Dublin last week. **** **** The Delicious Gluten Free Bakery, which makes freshly baked gluten free cakes and breads, was established by Mary and Michael O’Callaghan. **** **** Speaking at... Read More
Cllr Tony Fitzgerald (FF) has welcomed Bus Eireann’s decision to provide an additional 201 orbital bus service to ensure students can make their 9.00 am classes. All this week the service departs Mayfield at 8.00 am and arrive at CIT at 8.45 am. This service will operate on a two week trial basis to ascertain... Read More
Cork had a strong year for foreign direct investment in 2012 and is well placed to continue to win new projects, according to Tom Mangan, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce South Region and Vice President of Operations, at Boston Scientific Cork. “Eleven new investment projects were announced in the Southern region in 2012,... Read More
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport wants to merge the Bantry Bay Harbour Authority with the Port of Cork Company, which is based in the City and it’s seeking submissions. Government policy is to merge harbours with significant commercial traffic with a port company, , and to transfer smaller harbours to County Councils. To... Read More
SIPTU representatives are supporting a protest this afternoon (Thursday, 7th March) by workers at Crowley’s Pharmacy, Unit 3, Mahon Shopping Centre, Cork. Staff have decided to protest outside the store from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. to highlight their frustration with the management’s refusal to negotiate with their union, SIPTU. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said:... Read More
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, has announced it will add an extra flight to Bristol from Cork Airport on 16 March, 2013. The extra flight has been added to meet the demand for passengers flying to the Cheltenham racing festival. The airline has also adjusted scheduled flights to Birmingham to allow a day... Read More
7 March 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The former grounds of Nemo Rangers GAA club in Cork is up for sale. The 6-point-85 acre site on the Douglas Road has a guide price of 2.85 million euro – and includes a three-storey end of terrace Victorian house. Nemo Rangers moved to new premises and... Read More