4 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Most couples get ‘engaged’ before they get married. If the engagement is broken (called off) and there is a dispute between the couple over property or finances, the Family Law Act 1981 allows them to take legal action against each other. The Act also allows an involved third party (such... Read More
4 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The team at Hayfield Manor are celebrating recognition as Ireland’s Guest Experience which was announced at the prestigious annual Gold Medal Awards on Tuesday 31st January. Organised in association with Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards were held at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway and saw some... Read More
3 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kildare-based business man confirms takeover, and releases statement “As of today, Friday the 3rd of February, I am delighted to confirm that I have successfully purchased Cork City FC. This is the start of an amazing journey to build on the success of FORAS who have entrusted me... Read More
3 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Marine Institute continues to invest in the next generation of ocean professionals, through the 2023 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme, which provides third level students with work experience across a number of marine areas. The Bursary Scholarship Programme has been running for more than 30 years, providing valuable... Read More
3 February 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The new Gambling Regulation Bill is set to revolutionise the gambling landscape in Ireland. Its introduction comes from an appetite to update the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 and the Betting Act 1931. The need for changes has come due to the many changes that have happened since... Read More
2 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 11 local authorities have been awarded funding to appoint biodiversity officers to drive local action for biodiversity conservation. This will bring to 25 the total number of biodiversity officers in local authorities across Ireland, following last year’s approval for the appointment of a further ten officers. The 11... Read More
2 February 2023 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Hundreds of thousands of PAYE workers entitled to tax refund after overpayment of tax Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has urged PAYE taxpayers to file an income tax return as they may be due a refund for overpaid taxes. The Cork North West TD has been informed... Read More
1 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company has signed a contract today with Cork-based boat builders, Safehaven Marine, to commission a new, economical, state-of-the-art pilot vessel. Due to be delivered in March 2024, pilot vessel will be designed and manufactured in Cork by the Youghal-based Safehaven Marine, which also built... Read More
1 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pictured at the launch of ALDIs new partnership with Too Good To Go (L-R) Rachel Nugent, ALDI Corporate Responsibility Manager, Patrick McKinney, Too Good to Go Key Account Manager and Caz Mooney, ALDIs newest Brand Ambassador. ALDI is the first supermarket to roll out its partnership with surplus... Read More
1 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fail TD Christopher O’Sullivan has called for an extension of the 9% Vat rate for hairdressers. The Cork South West TD described west Cork as the “wedding capital of Ireland”, adding that the area would be negatively impacted by the rate returning to 13.5%. He told the... Read More
1 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has expressed his concern at the significant waiting lists for CAHMS in the Cork and Kerry area. Speaking in the Dáil this week, he also said that it was vitally important that any review also take in to... Read More
1 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is welcoming a new EU-wide innovative platform to help diagnose cancer. Launched ahead of World Cancer Day (Saturday February 4th), the European Cancer Imaging Initiative will use artificial intelligence and digital technologies to assist in the detection, identification and treatment of the disease.... Read More