#COVID19: Creche and Early Education sector is collapsing due to loss of income

27 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Government must immediately revisit emergency laws designed to help the early childhood industry, as countless preschool, Montessori and creche owners express fears they will not be able to reopen when Ireland emerges from the coronavirus crisis. The government announced a raft of measures it said will help... Read More

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

27th March, 2020

Closed Restaurants display morale boosting image

27 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Morale boosting window messaging created by Cork’s Market Lane Group of Restaurants provide a visual hug for those still using the city centre The messaging is displayed on the windows of their establishments in the Oliver Plunkett Street area of the city including Market Lane, Elbow Lane Smokehouse... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th March, 2020

COVID-19: Insurance companies have sunk to an “all new low” says TD

27 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Finance Minister must take a harder line on insurance companies “trying to weasel out of crisis payouts”, says Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan is urging the government to take a harder line on insurance companies following reports some are trying to weasel out... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

27th March, 2020

Texaco Children’s Art Competition 2020 postponed due to Covid-19 crisis

27 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, sponsors of the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition – which is currently in its 66th year – has announced their decision to postpone the Final Judging, Winners’ Announcement and Prize Presentation of this year’s Competition. Taken in response to advice issued by Government and... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th March, 2020

COVID-19: Optometrists want power to write prescriptions, to ease pressure on Doctors

26 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Optometrists have today recommended that the profession be granted prescribing rights for antibiotic eye-drops, as part of Covid-19 emergency legislation. The Association of Optometrists Ireland (AOI) has written to the HSE, and National Public Health Emergency Team, highlighting how its members can relieve some of the current burden... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

26th March, 2020

REVEALED: €1 million lotto ticket was sold in a Cork Centra

26 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lottery joy for close-knit Cork community who welcome the ‘much-needed good news’ of €1 million Daily Million win The National Lottery have urged the residents of Rochestown on the outskirts of Cork city to check their Daily Million tickets after the top prize of €1 million was sold... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th March, 2020

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

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

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

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, WORKERS PARTY

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

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

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