top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie RENUA Ireland is one of the newer political parties. Party President, and Corkman, Eddie Hobbs has today welcomed the beginning of a mature debate on new ways of taxation. Speaking at a RENUA Ireland symposium on Flat Taxation Mr Hobbs said fundamental taxation reform was... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD and Children’s Spokesperson Sandra McLellan (East Cork) has given the Childcare Amendment Bill a qualified welcome, saying that while “it is a step in the right direction, it is not without its flaws.” Speaking on the passing of the Childcare Amendment Bill... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced a new route from Cork Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport. Flights go on sale on tomorrow, and the service will begin on 15 March 2016. Aer Lingus Regional will fly up to three times weekly on... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update on TheCork.ie The Everyman pantomime is off to a flying start on its magic carpet this week as Aladdin, and his friends, have taken to the stage… oh yes they have! What: ALADDIN at THE EVERYMAN THEATRE When: Sat 5 Dec – Sun... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Editor news@TheCork.ie Pat Ryan from Carrigaline, Co Cork wrote to us to comment about Cork Airport and the realistic prospects of a transatlantic route (to the USA), he feels that a link with Alicante should be higher on the agenda: Dear Editor Cork politicians are trying to rustle up... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Travelling to Cork city to stock up on Christmas presents or socialise with friends and family over the festive period? Bus Éireann can take you there – and home again. Customers can choose from a number of value options, and leave the car behind.... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada will next week host a delegation to the European Parliament based on access to European funding. Speaking ahead of the delegation, Ms Ní Riada said: “Since joining the European Union (EU) in 1973, Ireland has received over €71 billion... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie EU aid should be considered to bridge long delay in flood defence systems – says Cllr Margaret Murphy O’Mahony Fianna Fáil Cork County Cllr Margaret Murphy O’Mahony is calling on the Government to seriously examine new protocols to help businesses and homeowners in flood... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Mental Health, Primary Care and Social Care Kathleen Lynch, will today (Monday 7th December 2015) officially open the new Cystic Fibrosis unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH). CUH has now the second largest adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) centre in Ireland and currently caters... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today announced that the European Commission has agreed and adopted Ireland’s new €241 million development programme for the seafood sector for the period up to 2020 co-funded by the Exchequer and European Maritime and... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Hope Foundation have announced that Amanda Neri will be performing at the HOPE Christmas Concert this December 10th, at the luxurious Fota Island Resort hotel. At this exclusive event, proudly sponsored by Ronan Daly Jermyn, guests will be welcomed with a mulled wine reception and... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The last meeting of 2015 for the Cork City Joint Policing Committee Will take place today (7th December 2015) at 2 pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Cork. The JPC is a forum where Senior Gardai interact with elected City Councillors. Routine reports... Read More
