25 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD, Michael Martin has today welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to give approval to the expansion of Apple’s European HQ in Cork that will bring an additional 1000 jobs to the Cork region. “This is a fantastic day for Cork. An extra 1000... Read More
17 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Commenting on the publication of the Leaving Cert results today, EMC, the IT multinational that employs 3,000 people in Ireland, has welcomed the rise in the number of secondary school pupils studying STEM subjects and taking Higher-level Mathematics but signalled caution over failure rates in the ordinary level... Read More
13 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has reported strong growth in commercial aircraft movements once again in in July (+14.4%) which is the strongest growth of all three national airports. Niall MacCarthy Managing Director of Cork Airport strongly has welcomed the latest national statistics: “We are now working hard to ensure... Read More
5 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Jerry Buttimer has said that the announcement by Canadian firm Irving Oil that it has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement with Phillips 66, for the purchase of the Whitegate oil refinery, is very welcome. “Irving Oil operates Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John,... Read More
4 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish innovative customer experience and tech support provider to invest $4 million in Athens, Georgia Centre of Excellence Voxpro, Ireland’s largest international provider of customer experience and technical support solutions today announced expansion plans with the creation of more than 500 jobs and an investment of $4... Read More
3 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Investigating the impact of escaped farmed salmon on wild Irish Atlantic salmon populations is one of five UCC projects which has been awarded €8.5m in Government funding today. A co-led project brings the UCC figure to €9.3m. The salmon project will exploit new techniques in population genomics... Read More
1 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin and TD for Cork South Central has said the continued operation of the Whitegate Refinery is vital for securing Ireland’s energy supply. Deputy Martin says any new potential owners of the refinery must focus on developing the facility and support employment in... Read More
29 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie For the 4th year running, Nando’s is proud to be shaking its tail feathers at a number of Pride events across Ireland including Cork’s Pride Parade on Sunday 31st July. As supporters of Pride, Nando’s staff have taken part in more than 100 local events across the UK... Read More
25 July 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tyndall National Institute in Cork has announced the publication of its 2015 Annual Report, which reveals the ICT research institute’s rapidly growing role on the European research stage. As well as strong financial performance, highlights of the report include Tyndall’s crucial part in three Europe-wide research and enterprise... Read More
24 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath (A TD from Carrigaline, Co Cork) has said his party will support measures to end aggressive tax avoidance by vulture funds. Deputy McGrath was responding to reports in the media today that vulture funds making multi-million euro profits in Ireland... Read More
24 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Ireland, the national organisation driving the personal and professional development of women is hosting its annual conference in Cork City on Friday 30th September. The theme of the conference is “Fearless Ambition” and will feature a range of national and international business people, motivational speakers and... Read More
22 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Another 50 jobs were announced this week for Little Island. Compliance & Risks, the end-to-end global regulatory solutions provider, today announced that it will be adding 50 new jobs to its workforce over the next three years. The majority of these jobs will be based at their Cork... Read More
