24 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Department of Education and Skills has given notice that a major capital project for the development of St. Aloysius College Carrigtwohill has been devolved to the Le Chéile Schools Trust for delivery, according to Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton. The Department has confirmed... Read More
21 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 1km of old water pipes are to be replaced in Kilbrin (a village located North West of Mallow, Co Cork) over the coming weeks following confirmation by Irish Water to Local Fine Gael Representative Cllr. John Paul O’ Shea who has been making several representations on the... Read More
16 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie €7,297,182 in total granted to Cork City Council and Cork County Council to refurbish and re-let social housing units – Colm Burke TD Cork City Council has been granted €4,251,500 and Cork County Council has been granted €3,045,682 to refurbish social housing units which will be re-let to... Read More
15 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “We are at a critical stage in negotiations on the future relationship with the United Kingdom.” says Cork based Deirdre Clune (Fine Gael) MEP for Ireland South Deirdre Clune has said Ireland is at a “critical stage” in negotiations on the future relationship with the United Kingdom. MEP... Read More
11 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An additional 332 places will be available for a range of courses at UCC and CIT to assist students applying to college this year, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said. Deputy Colm Burke said, “This year’s students faced a unique set of circumstances this year and the... Read More
6 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Colm Burke TD encourages employers in Cork to register for the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) which replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme from the 1st of September 2020. Deputy Burke said: “The EWSS is the centrepiece of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus. “I would like to encourage... Read More
4 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Some 24 organisations across Cork are to benefit from €1,276,573 worth of funding under the third tranche of the Government’s Covid-19 Stability Fund, a Fine Gael TD has said. Colm Burke TD said, “My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development and the Islands, Heather... Read More
4 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard is encouraging all Cork families that haven’t yet applied to avail of the significant expansion of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Senator Lombard said: “My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, Heather Humphreys,... Read More
1 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funding of almost €2.3 million allocated for Active Travel and Climate Change Adaptation Measures in East Cork Total funding of €2,275,150 will be allocated between 29 local projects under the Active Travel and Climate Change Adaption measures according to Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton.... Read More
1 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has announced the details of the 78th annual ASA conference which takes place on Friday, September 11, 2020. The event, once again sponsored by FBD Insurance, will be live streamed from the Maryborough Hotel, Douglas, Cork, from 10:30am and 12:30pm. The opening address... Read More
31 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the allocation of over €6.6m to Cork County Council for Active Travel and Climate Change Adaption measures in Cork County. Cllr. O’Shea said the funding has been made available under the Government’s Jobs Stimulus Plan and is part... Read More
30 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie HCCI is the national representative body for 80 companies that employ 10,000 carers, providing home care to 20,000 older and vulnerable people in Ireland. Jim Daly, former Minister for Mental Health and Older People has been appointed to the Board of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI) Commenting... Read More