20 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A national register for short term property rentals such as Airbnb could stop breaches of letting legislation and make long term rental accommodation more available in areas of need, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard. Senator Lombard, who lives near Carrigaline, has welcomed calls from Airbnb for... Read More
16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, Gurranabraher is a welcome boost for healthcare in Cork, particularly the Northside of Cork City – says Colm Burke TD The opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, which is a community nursing home in the Northside of... Read More
9 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Food security should be a national priority according to a Cork North Central Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke said “We need an urgent national debate on food security involving all stakeholders and the wider community. “Any analysis of Irish food security must consider as... Read More
7 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that a series of improvements to the Government’s supports for carers have taken effect since 01 June. “My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD introduced changes to the means test for carers, the first such change in 14... Read More
6 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomes a series of improvements to the Government’s supports for carers will took effect from this week. “The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD is introducing changes to the means test for carers, the first such change in... Read More
6 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Six decades after its enactment the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is key to Europe’s effort to tackle the current global food crisis. That is the view of Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune, as the European Parliament marks the 60th Anniversary of CAP. A special ceremony will take place... Read More
29 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Opinion Poll Sees Sinn Féin Strengthen Grip As Election Favourites The odds of Sinn Féin winning the next Irish general election have shortened again after they hit a record high in a new opinion poll. The Red C poll for the Business Post showed a Sinn Féin... Read More
18 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that the extension of the Patrician Academy, Mallow has been given approval to proceed to construction by the Department of Education. The new single three storey extension will replace an existing campus building which was previously... Read More
10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Online registration process now open Community groups and organisations in Cork are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities... Read More
24 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The GAA must do all it can to ensure the upcoming Cork/Kerry Munster senior football championship semi-final will be accessible for all to view on TV, a Fine Gael Senator has said. The long running saga over where the May 7th fixture will be played is almost resolved... Read More
16 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Supporting remote working will strengthen communities Full take up of the ‘WiFi4EU’ public WiFi scheme by local authorities will help improve connectivity across Ireland, supporting remote working and strengthening communities, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke, is calling on all... Read More
13 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune recently welcomed steps being taken by smartphone developers towards producing devices that are easier to repair. Samsung has become the latest big tech company to announce plans to help owners to fix their phones, following Apple. The news comes as the European Parliament... Read More