8 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Chris Heinhold co-opted to Cork County Council by Social Democrats Chris Heinhold has been announced as the Social Democrats’ new councillor for Bantry – West Cork At a meeting of the council on Monday, Chris was co-opted to the seat vacated by Ross O’Connell who has chosen not... Read More
11 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Chris Heinhold selected as the Social Democrats candidate for Bantry – West Cork The Bantry-based restaurant owner was selected by the Cork South West Branch on Sunday to run in next June’s local elections (SUBHEAD) Chris Heinhold, who went to school in Carrigaline, stated; “I am delighted to... Read More
7 Decemver 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Being a Cllr is a part time job, historically many Cllrs were self-employed or had an understanding employer who would let them attend meetings during work hors – but society has changed with greater expectations, and social media demands Independent Senators have emphasised problems that will lead to... Read More
3 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Politics Transgender and LGBT+ campaigner Saoirse Mackin has been selected by the Social Democrats to contest the 2024 Local Elections in Cork City North West. Speaking at the selection convention in Cork’s Metropole Hotel last week, Saoirse said: “I feel honoured to be standing as a candidate... Read More
28 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Social Democrats Selection Convention for the Cork City North West ward Where: Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork When: 7pm The Cork North Central branch of the Social Democrats will hold a Selection Convention this Thursday 30th November 2023 for the Cork City North West ward at 7pm... Read More
27 April 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork TD questions why state is supporting “greyhound industry” Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns (A Cork South West TD) has renewed her call for State funding to the greyhound industry to be phased out after the Government received a detailed report on how revenues from the betting tax... Read More
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
10 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘EmployAbility’ provides assistance to people with disabilities in accessing employment Some directors and staff of ‘EmployAbility’ companies across the country are concerned about the upcoming tender and how potential changes will affect the people they help in gaining employment. EmployAbility West Cork (EWC), is a service that provides... Read More
28 February 2023, Tuesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD Holly Cairns will deliver her maiden speech as leader of the Social Democrats to party members at 3pm tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) in The Tara Building, Tara Street, Dublin 2. The speech will feature on the SocDems Instagram channel, and will be followed by... Read More
19 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Confirmation that Road Safety Authority (RSA) is engaged in legal process to impose penalties relating to NCT contract is welcome – but must be fully pursued The Government must urgently address ongoing delays being experienced by motorists trying to access National Car Testing (NCT) centres and apply appropriate... Read More
12 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Model of Care was supposed to deliver 16 specialist eating disorder teams – but just three are operating The slow delivery of specialist eating disorder teams across the country is potentially putting lives at risk, according to Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns. “Of the 16 community-based teams promised... Read More
10 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Education & Politics The Government’s programme to divest schools from Catholic church patronage is proceeding too slowly and is simply not working, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, who is the party’s Education spokesperson, said: “According to reports today, unpublished Department of Education data shows... Read More
