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12th May, 2017

CORK RADIO: Government reduces ‘broadcasting levy’ charged to Radio stations – Cork Senator welcomes development

12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the announcement this week that an initiative to reduce the broadcasting levy was approved by cabinet. “Local radio stations are loved by their Irish audiences; they play an essential role in bringing our communities together, and in keeping... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
12th May, 2017

LOW PAY: Members of Irish Army and Navy forced to rely on Family Income Supplement (FIS) payments – says Cork TD

12 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for East Cork Pat Buckley has described the increasing difficult financial situation faced by many in the Defence Forces (which includes the Irish Army, and Irish Naval Sercice) as shameful. He was responding to information from the Department of Social Protection which revealed the number... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS
11th May, 2017

CORK: Irish Senator Jerry Buttimer meets Russian Ambassador to discuss the LGBT and human rights issues in Chechnya

11 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator for Cork, Jerry Buttimer met with the Russian Ambassador, Maxim Peshkov, in Leinster House this morning to discuss the worrying LGBT and human rights issues in Chechnya. “During the meeting with the Ambassador I strongly condemned the mistreatment and detainment of over 100 gay men... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
11th May, 2017

NEW OFFICE BUILDING: First business officially opened in new Capitol offices on Grand Parade Cork City by AlienVault

11 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It seems like only a few months ago that the former Capitol Cinema was a derelict redbrick monstrosity at the landmark intersection of Washington Street and Grand Parade in Cork City. The architectural style of the former Cinema is remembered in the new building through the distinctive clock and... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, POLITICS
11th May, 2017

EDUCATION: Cork MEP Deirdre Clune welcomes Lord Mayor and Cork students to the European Parliament in Brussels

11 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deirdre Clune MEP for Ireland South (Fine Gael), hosted a visit of 16 students from 4 Cork schools to the European Parliament in Brussels earlier this week. The students were accompanied by their teachers and by Councillor Des Cahill (Fine Gael), Lord Mayor of Cork City. The students... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
11th May, 2017

HEALTH: Vaccinate before your travel outside Ireland this summer – recommends Cork Senator Tim Lombard

11 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, is urging parents to ensure that their children are vaccinated before any summer travel as a number of countries have reported measles outbreaks. “Measles is very contagious disease and can affect anyone at any age. Unfortunately a number of countries... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS
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