24 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Apartments being delivered by Land Development Agency with HQ Developments Residential Company Ltd and CIÉ – Topping out ceremony takes place at Horgan’s Quay Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, will today mark a significant milestone in housing delivery in Cork city at the topping... Read More
22 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath is pleased that grants for Electric Vehicles in County Cork are now seeing a significant uptake. EV grants are offered by the Government through SEAI to help with the cost of EV’s and they are a vital part of helping us reduce emissions.... Read More
21 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has said he has written to the Minister for Health Jennifer Carrol MacNeil asking her to allocate funds for the widespread community rollout of Bleeding Control Kits, known as KnifeSavers in some UK cities, following reports that Dublin’s Mater Hospital recorded a 68%... Read More
20 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Over 15,000 Attendances at Mallow General Hospital’s Medical Assessment Unit Since 2022 Cork North West Fine Gael TD, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed new figures from the HSE showing that more than 15,000 patients have attended the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at Mallow General Hospital since 2022.... Read More
Cork Labour senator calls for rights-based approach in supporting disabled people exit from wardship
19 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon calls for rights-based approach in supporting disabled people exit from wardship Speaking following the Oireachtas Disability Matters Committee this week Senator Laura Harmon, Labour Spokesperson for Disability, said: “I welcome the recent abolishment of wardship, a system that too long denied disabled people access to... Read More
10 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD has opened Dromahane National School’s new building The Minister said the opening represents the culmination of years of education, collaboration, and commitment from the entire school community. “This is not just the opening of a new building, but the beginning... Read More
5 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD recently announced the purchase of 98.5 acres of land at White’s Marsh, in Inchydoney Co. Cork. The site, which is also known as the Island Stand Intake, has been purchased for its high nature value for... Read More
3 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government’s launch of a new emergency communications platform will help improve connectivity, particularly for rural communities, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Burke said the new system utilises cutting edge technology to build greater resilience in our emergency communications, creating a system of ‘last resort’ which... Read More
27 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Heather Humphreys takes Presidential canvass to Cork Presidential Election Candidate, Heather Humphreys today (Saturday) visited Cork as part of her Presidential election campaign. Heather began her visit chatting to early morning commuters in Macroom and making a quick stop by the new Briery Gap Theatre – a project... Read More
24 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A Civic Reception was held at City Hall Cork on Wednesday, 18th September 2025, to mark a significant milestone the 50th anniversary of the Citizens Information service in Cork. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, the event celebrated five decades of dedicated service to... Read More
17 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has officially opened extensions to two segregated pedestrian and cycle routes in West Cork. The ribbons were cut on the walkways in Clonakilty and Bandon by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley; Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for... Read More
14 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie “Investing in Ireland’s Future-Delivering What Matters” Members of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party will gather in Cork for a two day Think-In at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork from tomorrow (15th). This year’s Think-In will feature a series of workshops focused on addressing the issues... Read More