29 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD has said he is deeply saddenedf to learn of the passing of his former colleague and good friend, Donal Moynihan. Donal was a native of Gort na Scairte, between Ballymakeera and Coolea. He was a lifelong member of Fianna Fáil... Read More
28 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork North Central based Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that the agreement reached between the European Parliament and Council this week setting a target of 100% zero-emission cars and vans by 2035 is a major milestone in our collective journey to make Europe carbon-neutral by... Read More
23 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Moynihan calls for expansion of pharmacy services to help ease burden on GPs and hospitals Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has called for the expansion of certain services that pharmacists can provide to ease pressure on GPs and A&Es and make medical services more... Read More
18 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindreas Moynihan, has welcomed the publication of the Report of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group on Home Carers and Nursing Home Healthcare Assistants. The report is available online here. Deputy Moynihan commented: “The cross-departmental Strategic Workforce Advisory Group was established in March... Read More
12 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has urged people considering travelling abroad over Christmas and the New Year to check their passport expiry date as soon as possible to give them time to renew if needed. Deputy Moynihan commented, “Just like during the Summer, Christmastime... Read More
10 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christ King Girls’ Secondary School has recently received approval and a substantial grant towards the completion of a significant new extension to its school complex. The new development will consist of four additional classrooms, two state-of-the-art specialist rooms namely: Graphics & Design and Communication Graphics (DCG). Additional new... Read More
27 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aindrias Moynihan welcomes new solar PV grants for businesses, public organisations and community groups Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed the launch of new grants of up to €2400 for businesses, public organisations and community groups for the installation of solar PV (photovoltaic)... Read More
21 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie News in brief – Photos Politicians from across the country, including from Cork, attending an Irish Pharmacy Union Budget Briefing Day in Buswells Hotel, Dublin today. Here they heard that the upcoming budget must take steps to address the underfunding of Ireland’s community pharmacy sector according to the... Read More
21 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael Collins was shot near Béal na Bláth on 22 August 1922 – Each year there is an oration at ‘The Monument’, Glannarouge West, Bealnablath, Co Cork. This year wasthe centenary so it was be a well-attended event with both the Taoiseach and Tanaiste speaking Taoiseach’s speech today... Read More
21 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brian Dillon (1830 – 17 August 1872) was an Irish republican leader and a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB). He was a central figure in the Cork Fenian movement and after being arrested in 1865 for felony treason, was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years’... Read More
18 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael Collins was shot near Béal na Bláth on 22 August 1922 – Each year there is an oration at ‘The Monument’, Glannarouge West, Bealnablath, Co Cork. This year is the centenary so it will be a well-attended event with both the Taoiseach and Tanaiste speaking This year... Read More
18 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has welcomed the opening of the Farm Sustainability Plan (FSP) portal. This function will enable ACRES advisors begin the process of developing farm plans in preparation for the submission of applications under the proposed Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)... Read More