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3rd April, 2020

ePrescribing: Electronic prescriptions can now legally be accepted by pharmacies

3 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Health Signs Regulations to Assist with Prescriptions during COVID-19 Another traditional paper-based system goes digital during crisis Minister for Health Simon Harris has today (Friday, April 3rd) signed two statutory instruments to relieve some of the pressures on our GPs, pharmacists and patients in accessing prescriptions.... Read More
HEALTH, NEWS
3rd April, 2020

#COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme not working for the low paid – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

3 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has highlighted significant failings with the wage subsidy scheme, which has meant that low paid workers are being penalised under the government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme. Speaking today Deputy Ó Laoghaire said: “Sinn Féin argued for, and supported the... Read More
BUSINESS, HEALTH, JOBS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
3rd April, 2020

“Virtual” events to offer advice for teenagers, and now also parents, during challenging times

3 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TeenTalks Goes Online to Offer Support During COVID-19 Crisis Cork County Council’s TeenTalks events may have been postponed, but as COVID-19 affects our entire community, it is now more important than ever to communicate. The TeenTalks series was initially designed to support teenagers with their Health & Wellbeing,... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS
3rd April, 2020

EU must stop being dependent on 3rd countries to meet health care needs of its citizens – Kelleher

3 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “The European Union, and its member states, being dependent on third-countries to protect the health and wellbeing of its citizens is simply not acceptable,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher. Kelleher was commenting as the COVID-19 pandemic shines a light on the Union’s and indeed Member States’ flaws... Read More
FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
3rd April, 2020

New supports announced for fishermen and fishing sector in response to COVID-19 crisis

3 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher – who is based in Cork – has welcomed confirmation of proposals to support fishermen and the wider fishing sector affected by the current and ongoing Covid-19 crisis through a number of practical yet important measures. “We have been informed that the European... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
3rd April, 2020

COVID-19 brings Cork property market to a halt

3 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The last few weeks have changed the prospects for the Irish housing market entirely, with the COVID-19 pandemic reaching Ireland and completely disrupting everyday life for weeks and possibly months to come In Cork City, prices in the first three months of 2020 were 1% lower than a... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS
2nd April, 2020

WEST CORK BUSINESS: Clonakilty Chamber announces voucher fund to support businesses in the West Cork town

2 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce has announced an initiative to support local businesses in the face of the COVID-19 emergency, pledging a 40,000 euro fund to supplement the purchase of Clonakilty Vouchers. The 40,000 euro fund will provide for a 20% supplement on 50 euro and 100 euro Clonakilty... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS
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