Another public consultation deadline extended

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister English extends public consultation on Draft National Marine Planning Framework In recognition of the fact that some individuals or organisations may have experienced challenges in completing National Marine Plan Framework (NMPF) submissions by deadline (April 9th) due to restrictions relating to the national response to the Covid-19... Read More

FARMING, NEWS

7th April, 2020

#COVID19 Freephone Community Response helpline is 1-week old and is popular

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Community Response Forum (CRF) helpline, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, took over 307 calls since it first began operation over a week ago. The freephone helpline, which operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m, was launched last Monday, March 30 and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

7th April, 2020

#COVID19 Insurance companies urged to “play their part in this unprecedented crisis”

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Finance Minister asking him to meet with the insurance industry to discuss the unfair approach its members have taken to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 shutdown. Deputy O’Sullivan explained, “I have been contacted by many... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

7th April, 2020

Ireland’s food producers are doing trojan work

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has echoed the sentiment of President of Ireland Micheal D Higgins in congratulating the contributions of our food production workers, who are continuing to keep our food supply chain going during these trying times. Recently re-elected to the Agriculture panel in Seanad Éireann, Senator... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th April, 2020

Where to buy yellow stickers and cones to encourage #SocialDistancing?

7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Safety in the workplace has never been more important for those essential manufacturers and service providers that continue to operate. And, to keep workers and customers safe, Qsafe, a Wicklow print and design business is coming up with innovative signage solutions to suit different large and small businesses.... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

7th April, 2020

JOB ALERT: Sales Manager – Glandore Serviced Offices, Cork

7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In some good news, despite the current COVID19 crisis, a firm which provides shared office space in Cork is advertising for a Sales Manager. Job Advertisement About Glandore Glandore is Ireland’s longest serving and leading provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces and has a mission is to... Read More

JOBS, NEWS

7th April, 2020

Meanwhile in non COVID19 news… 2019 sees highest number of veterinary practitioners ever in Ireland

7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, has published its annual report for 2019. 2019 saw an increase in the number of veterinary practitioners and veterinary nurses joining... Read More

NEWS

7th April, 2020

People stuck at home are working on gardens and DIY, but they need supplies

7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Garden centre delivery options should be explored Planting and potting could provide much needed distraction Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has called on garden centres to examine if they could operate an online or phone service for delivery during the COVID-19 crisis. He stressed... Read More

BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th April, 2020

VIDEO: Special delivery of PPE equipment and Easter Eggs to Nursing Home

7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cramers Court Nursing Home in Belgooly, Kinsale have received an alternative Easter treat from Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a special delivery of essential PPE equipment and an assortment of Easter Eggs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is located in Currabinny, Carrigaline, with the assistance of the Community Gardaí, provided... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

6th April, 2020

Cannabis still available in Ireland

6 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has announced an initiative for patients who avail of a Ministerial licence for medicinal cannabis products to have the products delivered, saying: Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “I am aware that the limited number of patients who avail of a Ministerial licence... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

6th April, 2020

Update on Payments Awarded for Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

6 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Friday 3rd April 2020, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection issued payments to 507,000 people in respect of their application for the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. These payments are in addition to the 207,000 people on the Live Register on 3rd April and approximately 39,000... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

6th April, 2020

South Cork Senator Tim Lombard re-elected to Seanad Éireann

6 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael’s Tim Lombard wasn’t elected in the difficult 3-seat Cork South West Dail constituency, but has been reelected to the Seanad Last week Cork Senator Tim Lombard was elected to Seanad Éireann on the Agriculture panel along with 2 of his Fine Gael colleagues. Speaking of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS