Labour TD for Cork South-West, Michael McCarthy, has warmly welcomed fresh figures which show strong growth in visitor numbers from Europe, North America and other long-haul routes. “This clearly shows that the Government’s tourism strategy is working, and working well. The latest CSO report has shown a 4% jump in visitor numbers to Ireland between... Read More
A new service to help children with type 1 diabetes, and their parents and carers, better manage their condition has commenced in Cork. Children with type 1 diabetes who normally receive insulin injections, up to five times daily, may be suitable for a new ‘insulin pump’ treatment and attend a dedicated ‘pump school’ to learn... Read More
9th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has issued legal proceedings against “three privately owned unauthorised car parks operating in the environs of Cork Airport”. The professional advice provided to Cork Airport indicates that these are unauthorised developments under the Planning Acts and, despite the efforts of Cork County Council, these car... Read More
Fine Gael Senator Deirdre Clune is welcoming the further investment in Cork which was announced today. The Chinese firm Huawei is to open a new research and development centre, spread across two sites in Dublin and Cork. This development will result in the creation of 50 jobs. Huawei is a prominent global ICT brand, the... Read More
It’s 2013! and The Port of Cork Company have released their annual Cruise Schedule. 62 liners are scheduled to visit, most of them in Cobh. The highlights are: *9 visits of the magnificent Caribbean Princess with up to 3,592 passengers each visit *2 visits of the Independence of the Seas with up to 4175 passengers,... Read More
Fine Gael Senator and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Deirdre Clune has welcomed the job creation figures from the IDA which were released this week. She says that this is a strong indicator that Ireland is on the right track to economic recovery. “I am pleased to say that the figures from the... Read More
Sinn Féin’s Education Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien has welcomed the investigation that is to be carried out into schools that are failing to implement rules regarding the rehiring of primary school teachers as substitutes. The Cork North Central TD was responding to an investigation ordered by Education Minister Ruairí Quinn to exam why some schools are... Read More
Mayor of Mallow Cllr. Noel O Connor is pleased to announce that at last nights Estmates Meeting of Mallow Town Council the members approved the Budget for 2013 unanimously. They members struck a rate of 57.88 euros , with no increase on last years rate. This rate, in fact, is the lowest rate in Councy... Read More
The Government’s initiative to bring the diaspora home for a holiday has begun. Last night “The Gathering 2013” began in Dublin, and today comes the Cork launch A Ceremonial 21 Gun Salute by the Army’s First Southern Brigade will take place on Spike Island at 1pm. It’s the first time that a “national 21 gun... Read More
Socialist Party Cork City councillor Mick Barry this morning strongly criticised the Government’s decision to close off the legal loophole which prevents banks from seizing the homes of defaulting borrowers. He said: “The Personal Insolvency Bill will give the banks the final say on whether a home is seized or not. This gives huge powers... Read More
7 stations in Cork to close & 2 district HQs downgraded Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan has condemned the fresh attack on garda stations in Cork, and has questioned why this region is being forced to bear the brunt of the cuts. The Justice Minister Alan Shatter has announced plans to close 100 garda stations... Read More
Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Noel Harrington, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, that two new National School building projects, St. Joseph’s and St. John’s, will take place in Kinsale in 2013. This announcement is part of a national school building plan that will see the construction of 35... Read More