31 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It’s called the Ferney Road, and for years it was rural, then a primary school was built on it, and now a secondary school is due to open, but it has no footpath! The Bandon Kinsale Municipal District of Cork County Council has this week approved the improvement... Read More
30 March 2017 By Tpm O’Sullivan tom@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD, Billy Kelleher has said that failures on the part of Transport Minister, Shane Ross to intervene in the dispute has caused it to reach the current stalemate between unions and management in Bus Éireann. “If Minister Ross had spent as much time, and expended... Read More
27 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe, has said that the town of Fermoy been “dealt a body blow” following the decision of Ulster Bank to close its branch there. The Fermoy branch is one of 22 Ulster Bank branches across the country are due to close... Read More
24 March 2017 By Tom Collins bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator Tim Lombard – who is also a Farmer – has said Fianna Fáil’s amendment to the Heritage Bill on hedge cutting is “useless for farmers”. Fianna Fáil’s amendment seeks to restrict the proposed cutting of hedgerows in August exclusively to road-side hedges, “hindering preparation... Read More
24 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “I am disappointed by Ulster Bank’s decision to close their branch in Carrigaline where I currently live with my family.” Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath has said that he is deeply disappointed by the decision of Ulster Bank to close 22 bank branches later this year. “This... Read More
22 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Just 173 social housing units begun construction since Jan 2015 Late in 2016 the Housing Minister Simon Coveney announced ambitious plans to build social housing across Ireland, including in Cork City and County Cork. However, today, Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has criticised Minister for Housing Simon... Read More
15 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has said that he is deeply concerned about the future of the route 40 bus route which runs from Cork City to Tralee, via Macroom and Ballyvourney. “Earlier this year, I received a response from the Minister for Transport, Shane... Read More
9 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stresses need for Special Economic Status for NI and continuation of CTA Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin has said that there is a strong consensus among the seven liberal Prime Ministers, and leaders of ALDE parties, that the negative effects of Brexit must be mitigated against. Deputy... Read More
7 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has criticised Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed over delays in processing 2016 payments to farmers under the agri-environmental schemes GLAS and AEOS. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony made the comments after receiving new information which shows that 609 farmers in... Read More
7 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fail City Cllr Ken O’Flynn has called for the introduction of “Loyalty Cards” that would assist small businesses throughout Cork City. Cork City Council initiated a strong radio campaign prior to Christmas, encouraging people to shop local. “However it is imperative that our support for shopping local... Read More
7 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Cork City will become to become the second largest English speaking city in the EU” That’s the message from Cork City Cllr Kenneth O’Flynn. The Cllr is calling on Cork city council to hold a ‘Brexit Summit’. He said it should a focus on: 1.) How Cork we attract... Read More
3 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Major discrepancy between urban and rural areas Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has called for the establishment of a universal service obligation to guarantee a minimum standard for mobile phone services throughout the state. “Despite claims from some operators that they provide 90%... Read More
