Cork Chamber Chief Executive Conor Healy today welcomed the announcement that Hittite Microwave Corporation, a US semi-conductor company is to invest €4 million in Research & Development activities in addition to establishing its international Operations Centre in Cork creating 30 new jobs for the Cork region. Mr. Healy stated that “Cork Chamber is delighted with... Read More
Bandon Town Mayor and member of the National Executive of Fianna Fáil, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, has called on the IDA to take immediate action for the 90 employees who are set to lose their jobs at the MSD Facility, based at Brinny, Co Cork. ** ** Mayor Coughlan said she was shocked to learn of... Read More
Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central (and Party Leader), Micheál Martin TD, has expressed his extreme disappointment at the announcement that 90 jobs will be lost at MSD in Brinny, County Cork. Deputy Martin commented: “I am hugely disappointed to hear of the 90 job losses at the MSD pharmaceutical plant in Brinny. This... Read More
Management at MSD in Brinny, Co. Cork, today (Wednesday, 3rd October) briefed employees about workforce reductions that will take place at the plant. The notice to employees marks the beginning of a consultation process that could result in a reduction of 90 positions over the coming six months. Today’s announcement is part of MSD’s ongoing... Read More
It was a case of less being best in Cork. Despite a disappointing turnout at its Jobs Fair the British Columbia Construction Association signed up 40 of the 400 people who attended the event yesterday. Another 200 people will probably be offered jobs once they are matched with employers after the delegation returns home. “The... Read More
29th September 2012 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie France have apppointed a new official representative in Cork. Solicitor Patrica Mallon from the firm of Eoin C. Daly Mallon on the South Mall is the new Honorary Consul for France. It means that 15 countries now have Consulates in Cork An Honorary Consul is effectively an... Read More
26th September 2012 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Marking the European Day of Languages today (Wednesday), Fine Gael Senator for Cork South Central, Deirdre Clune, is joining the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) in calling on individuals to focus on boosting their foreign language skills to take advantage of the multiple job opportunities... Read More
26th September 2012 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish owned outsourcing company SouthWestern has announced the appointment of David Grindle as its new Chief Operating Officer. Grindle has 15 years experience in leading international financial service operations and his appointment underlines SouthWestern’s intention to target new business in financial services, the public sector and the finance... Read More
Sinn Féin education spokesperson, Jonathan O’Brien TD has welcomed today’s announcement of 100 schools to be built over the next five years. Deputy O’Brien has said this capital expenditure must be matched by equal pay for new teachers entering the profession. Deputy O’Brien said: “We welcome today’s announcement to build 100 new schools but we... Read More
Cork Music Education Partnership launches an exciting new music education programme – Music Generation Cork City. City Hall, September 25 On the anniversary of the day that four young Irish musicians formed a band that would go on to conquer the world, an exciting new music project in Cork is launched that owes no small... Read More
Over 500 people attended four Gathering Community meetings held in Cork this month to generate ideas and plans to bring Gatherings to Cork in 2013. The Gathering Ireland 2013, an initiative launched by Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D, is set to be the biggest tourism initiative ever in Ireland, bringing 325,000 additional overseas tourists to Ireland... Read More
The results of a national survey, conducted by DHI Hair Restoration about the level of hair loss experienced by Irish men have highlighted that 45% of young Cork men (under 30) claim to be experiencing hair loss. The survey also revealed the extent of the psychological impact of male hair loss with 69% of those... Read More