12 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The extension of the Solar for Schools Programme to all schools in Cork will support schools to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint, a Fine Gael Minister has said. The first phase of the programme was launched late last year benefitting more than 1,100 schools and will... Read More
29 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Macroom Fine Gael Councillor Eileen Lynch, has been appointed to the prestigious European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the EU’s advisory body representing local and regional authorities. This significant appointment further strengthens Ireland’s voice within Europe and highlights Fine Gael’s commitment to promoting Irish interests on the global... Read More
26 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and leader of the Fine Gael Delegation in the European Parliament, has reiterated his call for the European Union to finally end the outdated practice of biannual clock changes. Having campaigned for nearly a decade on this issue, Mr. Kelly is pushing... Read More
21 September 2024, Saturday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll together with Minister of State, Colm Burke TD and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell have cut the ribbon for the official opening of The Briery Gap Theatre and Library. The site, which is positioned... Read More
7 September 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael General Election Candidate said the change will help create stronger streets and safer communities An increase in Garda mandatory retirement age from 60 to 62 will result in safer communities across Cork, Cork North West Fine Gael General Election Candidate Cllr. John Paul... Read More
30 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has launched a new initiative that will help to establish book clubs for older people in Nursing Homes and those attending Day Care Centres around Cork County. The new free service was launched this week at Amberley Nursing Home and Cottages,... Read More
13 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Cllr John Paul O’Shea is encouraging workers to look at their entitlements under the Treatment Benefit Scheme, where people can avail of free dental examinations, eyesight checks and hearing tests. “Under the Treatment Benefit scheme, dental, optical, and aural services are provided to insured employees, the... Read More
3 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local Councillor John Paul O’Shea has been chosen to contest the next General Election for Fine Gael in the Cork North West constituency. He was selected at the party convention held at the Springfort Hall Hotel, alongside Cllr. Michael Creed The Lombardstown native and current member of Cork... Read More
2 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael County Councillor John Paul O’Shea has said many renters across Cork have yet to claim their tax credit worth €750 per person. Cllr. O’Shea is urging renters to claim the credit, which was introduced by Fine Gael to help tenants with their monthly rent. “Under this... Read More
31 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael selects Senator Tim Lombard and Councillor Noel O’Donovan to contest Cork South-West constituency in General Election Senator Tim Lombard and Councillor Noel O’Donovan have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Cork South-West constituency at the next general election. They were selected... Read More
25 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, has welcomed the recent allocation of €38.4 million in EU funding for the Port of Cork. This substantial investment, provided by the EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, will facilitate the construction of... Read More
24 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie If you were hoping that the RTE debacle would make the Government abolish the TV licence then we have bad news. Not only it is being retained, there are going to be be “new collection and compliance measures”, with technological improvements. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,... Read More