Lord Mayor pays goodwill visit to Fire Station and COVID-19 testing centre

26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr John Sheehan – who also happens to be a practising GP – today visited the Cork City Council Customer Service Unit, Fire Brigade, Family hub, and the COVID-19 testing centre at St Mary’s Orthopaedic Campus. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2594235460833617&id=1396709493919559?sfnsn=mo One of the roles of... Read More

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26th March, 2020

“We cannot allow Covid-19 to be used as an excuse for austerity”

26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork councillor calls for extension of fuel allowance beyond April “We cannot allow Covid-19 to be used as an excuse for austerity.” Workers’ Party councillor Ted Tynan has called for an extension of the fuel allowance beyond the end of April, in light of the ongoing Covid-19 virus... Read More

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26th March, 2020

ROAD SAFETY: Sudden increase in pedestrians walking on roads, many without Hi-Viz clothing

26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many adults and children now find themselves at home midweek. Many are choosing to exercise by walking on roadways. This is positive, but care is needed whenever pedestrians and motorists share the same space Cork County Council is appealing to walkers and cyclists... Read More

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26th March, 2020

COVID-19: Pay for student nurses “a really welcome step” – INMO

26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pay for student nurses during the COVID-19 crisis has been welcomed by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation The INMO had campaigned intensely for employment opportunities for student nurses for several weeks, as many were unable to work other jobs due to cross-infection risks. The union understands that... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

26th March, 2020

DOLE OVERLOAD: 10 months worth of claims received in 10 days

26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has experienced unprecedented demand for income supports including the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Jobseeker payments since 13th March The level of demand equates to 10 months normal claim-load in just 10 working days. The Department wishes to assure its... Read More

BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

26th March, 2020

EDUCATION: ‘Gaisce at Home’ encourages young people in Cork to get involved

26 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gaisce – The President’s Award has launched ‘Gaisce at Home’/ ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’. The campaign encourages young people in Cork, precisely as the country and the world responds to the challenge of Covid-19, to stay active and engaged in their personal development and community action. ‘Gaisce at Home’... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

26th March, 2020

#COVID-19 What happens if your Medical Card expires during crisis?

26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Expiry dates on medical cards should automatically be extended until September to help ease the stress on people during the Coronavirus crisis, Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan said. “I’ll be writing to the government asking if they will let the medical card unit push out renewal and... Read More

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26th March, 2020

The Library may be closed, but eBooks, eMagazines, and eLearning still accessible

26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Despite the closure of the library buildings, the good news is that a number of library services are still available via Cork County Council’s website. Whether it’s reading a book, keeping up to date with the news, taking the time to learn a language or doing a course... Read More

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26th March, 2020

WEST CORK: Irish Water have good news about Durrus Water Supply Scheme

26 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There was some good news for the community of Durrus this week as Irish Water announced that the Durrus Water Supply Scheme is now being supplied from ground water sources to safeguard the water supply for the community which serves 300 people. The previous source was vulnerable due... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

25th March, 2020

BY-ORDER: Outdoor markets closed in County Cork

25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council wish to advise that, on foot of new measures announced by Government on Tuesday, 24th March with regard to COVID-19 restrictions, all markets across County Cork must be suspended with immediate effect and remain closed for the duration of the imposed restrictions Mayor of the... Read More

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25th March, 2020

SOME GOOD NEWS: €1 million ticket sold in County Cork

25 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie DailyMillion Player in Cork hits the jackpot with €1 Million Win National Lottery issues advice to Cork’s latest millionaire on how to claim their prize amid COVID-19 restrictions Co Cork has a brand new millionaire after the National Lottery confirmed that Wednesday afternoon’s Daily Million top prize of... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

25th March, 2020

Why is #SocialDistancing not working in Cork?

25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD Christopher O’Sullivan is urging all people to become “obsessive” about social distancing after he was inundated with messages describing scenes of large gatherings on beaches and parks right across West Cork over the weekend. He said it is vital people stick to social distancing... Read More

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