26 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The government needs to take the issues facing rural Ireland seriously and provide sufficient and sustainable funding to help farmers overcome the climate crisis, according to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns. Deputy Cairns was commenting after meeting members of Macra na Feirme, who gathered at the Dáil to... Read More
26 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has said there are no financial or legislative obstacles in place, except the lack of political will at Government level, to prohibit the introduction of targeted mortgage interest relief measures. Deputy Collins was speaking during a Dáil debate which heard calls... Read More
25 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Michael Creed TD has today issued a statement in which he said: “Last night I informed the Fine Gael Cork North West Constituency Executive that I have decided not to contest the next general election. “I will always be grateful to the people of Cork North West for... Read More
25 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork TD welcomes extra measures to get more homes built more quickly Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed extra measures under the Housing for All Plan to make it cheaper to build and refurbish homes, speed up home building and drive down building costs across the... Read More
25 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to deliver on commitments that have been made with respect to the upgrading of Clonakilty Fire Station. The Independent TD raised the matter in the Dáil where he highlighted significant issues with the current building... Read More
19 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has once again highlighted the ongoing legal and financial plight of O’Donovan’s Hotel in Clonakilty as its owners battle with actions being taken by the credit management and debt purchase company Everyday Finance. This is the third time Deputy Collins has... Read More
18 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for a bespoke plan to tackle overcrowding in Cork City as overcrowding records have been broken in Cork University Hospital (92) and Mercy University Hospital (40) with 132 patients have been admitted to hospital without a bed across both sites.... Read More
14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed an update from senior officials on the creation of a new community park on the Lower Glanmire Road Residents of the area have been seeking that a strip of land under a footbridge from Clifton Terrace would be transferred from CIÉ... Read More
16 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Event will take place in Bantry on Saturday May 27th The Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Danny Collins, will host a not to be missed Charity Dinner on Saturday 27th May 2023 at the West Lodge Bantry. It promises to be a memorable summer evening of... Read More
13 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has officially opened a new playground in Ballinhassig. The nature-inspired playground incorporates natural play spaces that are designed to adapt to their setting. Located in the heart of the village on a 2-acre community park, the project was managed... Read More
11 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Labour Party’s Local Area Rep for Cork City Peter Horgan has welcomed the advertisement of a Cork Night time Economy Advisor saying that it the person appointed needs to be given the tools to succeed. “I particularly welcome the news that Night Time Advisors hiring process has... Read More
7 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Deirdre Forde joined CBA President Kevin Herlihy on a walk-about the city centre to visit some of the winners of the recent CBA Cork Business of the Year Awards 2023. The walkabout began with a visit to estate agents ERA Downey McCarthy on... Read More