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15th June, 2017

PLAYING POLITICS: Coveney “jumps ship” as people of Cork “left stranded” says opposition Sinn Fein TD

15 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD – who has a constituency office in the same town as Simon Coveney – has accused Simon Coveney of “jumping ship” as he moves from the Department of Housing to Foreign Affairs. The Cork South-Central TD – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire – also... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
15th June, 2017

POLITICS: Labour v Fine Gael – Cork Labour Rep says Govt not investing in assessments of need for children and families

15 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Labour Local Area Representative for Labour in Cork South Cenral – Peter Horgan – has expressed his disappointment and frustration that the new Government made not one mention of securing assessments of need for children and families in Cork and around the country. “Taoiseach Varadkar had the... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS
14th June, 2017

EDUCATION: Cork Senator Tim Lombard welcomes Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

14 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) for 2017 that will provide a once-off payment to eligible families to assist with the extra costs associated with the start of... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
14th June, 2017

POLITICAL CHANGE: Group organises Cork March to ‘Repeal the Eighth Amendment’ this Saturday

14 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new Cork branch of the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment was officially launched at a press conference in Cork today (14.06.2017). The Cork branch is the first regional branch of the Coalition to be established. Commenting on the launch, Kathy D’Arcy, member of the Cork Coalition,... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS
14th June, 2017

CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARY EXPANSION: Ballincollig residents have questions – says Fianna Fail TD Aindrias Moynihan who has office in the town

14 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has called for greater clarity on the proposed move of the village of Ballincollig into Cork City Council. Deputy Moynihan was commenting in response to the announcement, made by Minister Coveney, that Ballincolling, Blarney and other areas near to the edge of... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
13th June, 2017

ARMY: Bravery award for Jadotville veterans the least the State can do – says Cork TD

13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin (A Cork South Cental TD)has welcomed the decision today by the Government to award medals for bravery to the men who served at the Battle of Jadotville in 1961. “This announcement comes after a long, and often fruitless campaign, by the families... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
13th June, 2017

TOURISM: Cork Convention Bureau prepares for ‘Keep Cork Meeting’ 2017 expo in UCC next week

13 June 2017, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Keep Cork Meeting 2017 is an annual opportunity for hotels and other tourism service providers in Cork to showcase their work to the corporate market. Five years on from the first Keep Cork Meeting event, Cork Convention Bureau expects to see a 25% increase in exhibitors... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
13th June, 2017

POLITICS: Cork Solidarity TD Mick Barry will resist any attempts to cut Dail speaking time

13 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning stated that any attempt to cut the speaking time of smaller parties in the Dail will meet with opposition and resistance. His comments came as this morning’s Irish Independent runs a front page story quoting Micheal Martin as stating... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY
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