top of page 6 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D. today launched a scheme of assistance for farmers who have suffered fodder losses as a result of the severe flooding in recent weeks. This new scheme was agreed at the Government meeting yesterday. Minister... Read More
top of page 6 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Blame for failure to dredge rivers and streams rests squarely with the Government – says Cork based Liadh Ní Riada MEP Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada today welcomed clarification from the European Commission that it is in fact the Fine Gael and Labour Government,... Read More
top of page 6 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin General Election Candidate Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that Sinn Féin in Government would ensure adequate care for the elderly in their homes, as well as much improved working conditions for carers. Cllr Ó Laoghaire was speaking on Sinn Féin’s detailed Health... Read More
top of page 6 Janaury 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Dara Murphy, The Cork based Junior Minister with responsibility for the EU, says record Enterprise Ireland jobs growth in 2015 signals robust year ahead for Cork businesses. Dara Murphy TD, Minister for European Affairs, has praised management at Enterprise Ireland and their local staff in... Read More
top of page 6 January 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Dara Murphy, Data Protection Minister, calls on Cork startups and SMEs to ‘Get Digital’ in 2016 and seize opportunities in the multi-billion euro digital marketplace. “Irish SMEs need to improve their digital presence to succeed in global markets. Start the New Year... Read More
top of page 6 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Cork kicks off this year with an event which features one of the heaviest hitters in media and communications in Ireland – broadcaster, columnist and communications expert Terry Prone. Network Cork is really packing a punch with the first of this year’s events which... Read More
top of page 5 January 2016, 1.40pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The ESB advises that flows from the Inniscarra Dam were reduced to 180 cubic metres per second (cumecs) at 8am this morning and will continue to reduce throughout the day. Based on current weather predictions, it is anticipated that the flow will drop to... Read More
top of page 5 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie B2B workshop aims to grow our share of huge worldwide travel market Thirty-eight (38) Irish tourism enterprises, including The Maritime Hotel and Hayfield Manor Hotel travelled to London today, to take part in Flavours of Ireland 2016. Flavours is Tourism Ireland’s annual B2B tourism workshop,... Read More
top of page 5 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update Aladdin’s magic carpet is soon jetting out of the Everyman Theatre as this year’s panto comes to a close on Sunday, January 10th. Aladdin, and his friends, have had a hugely successful run this festive season… oh yes they have! Over the... Read More
top of page 5 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Anti Austerity Alliance Councillor Mick Barry this morning said that flood relief schemes in this country would be completely undermined if Irish governments continue with their poor record on reducing carbon emissions in the state. Cllr Barry said that it was embarrassing to watch Taoiseach... Read More
top of page 4 January 2016, 3pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork City region has experienced better weather over-night and into today (Monday). Met Éireann is forecasting that this improved weather will continue through to Wednesday when the next weather system is forecasted to impact on the region. The ESB has advised that they... Read More
top of page 4 January 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South and member of the EU Transport Committee, Deirdre Clune has warned those who are buying a second hand car in the month of January to be on the lookout for signs that the car’s mileage has been tampered with.... Read More
