25 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Time to reconsider European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes – says Farmer and Senator It’s time to reconsider the European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard said the bi-annual time change brings winter in overnight and... Read More
20 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Broadband outages should be restored with the same urgency as electricity outages and all broadband service providers should provide latest performance and accessibility updates to service users in real time, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork East TD, David Stanton, said: “When electricity supplies are disrupted, ESB... Read More
7 March 2023, Tuesday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney officially opens Local Enterprise Week 2023 Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Cork City has praised the resilience of micro and small businesses as it kick started Local Enterprise Week 2023. The organisation provided training for almost 1,500 people last year... Read More
6 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Elected members of Cork County Council and Waterford City and County Council were briefed today on the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the Dungarvan-Mallow Greenway, with a view to a further public consultation on the Greenway taking place from June. Today, elected members of Cork County Council and... Read More
6 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie WYLDE Academy Powered by Virgin Media Officially Opens in Cork’s Republic of Work Ireland’s first professional esports training centre, the WYLDE Academy powered by Virgin Media, was officially opened today (Monday) by Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Simon Coveney T.D. Based in Ireland, WYLDE esports, co-owned by... Read More
28 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie New legislation will help credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking in Cork a Fine Gael Senator said. Senator Tim Lombard said the legislation, currently before the Dáil, will enable a wider availability of products across credit unions and enable members to access the widest... Read More
16 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Improvement works for rural roads and laneways in County Cork will receive crucial funding to improve accessibility and boost connectivity, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard welcomed the overarching funding of €12.4 million announced this week by Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Rural and Community... Read More
1 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is welcoming a new EU-wide innovative platform to help diagnose cancer. Launched ahead of World Cancer Day (Saturday February 4th), the European Cancer Imaging Initiative will use artificial intelligence and digital technologies to assist in the detection, identification and treatment of the disease.... Read More
14 January 2023 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is calling for the establishment of a dedicated Health Committee at the European Parliament. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) currently oversees public health issues that affect Ireland and all EU members. MEP Clune, a member of that Committee and... Read More
12 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business News – 5% growth in Cork means 1,152 net job gains according to EI The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD and Enterprise Ireland, the Government agency responsible for developing Irish business globally, have announced the creation nationally of 19,660 new jobs by Enterprise Ireland client... Read More
17 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork parents are set to save thousands of euros per year with a substantial reduction in childcare fees in January when Budget measures take effect, a Cork Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said many parents are currently receiving notifications from creches outlining their revised fees... Read More
15 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea recently welcomed the allocation of Government funding of over €5.8m to 99 animal welfare organisations throughout the country involved in protecting animal welfare. Many welfare organisations based in Cork are to benefit from this funding. The payments will be made... Read More
