Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Tuesday) accused Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin of trying to rewrite history by suggesting that our corporation tax rate was never under threat. “Micheál Martin is desperately trying to criticise the Taoiseach by claiming that there was never any question mark over our corporation tax... Read More
Fine Gael Cork East TD, Tom Barry, has urged the Minister for the Environment to consider extending the time period allowed for the spreading of fertiliser and slurry, in an effort to give farmers a chance to recover from one of the worst years for agriculture in recent times. It is prohibited to spread fertiliser... Read More
UCC recently honoured five Irish sports stars with honorary doctorates. Caoimhe Normile, a star in her own right, was around to meet her rugby hero, Ronan O’Gara. One of only three students in the country who attained 9 AIs in the Leaving Certificate, Caoimhe, a native of Tarbert, Co. Kerry, has opted to study Medicine... Read More
Fianna Fáil Cllr Bart Donegan, has called on Minister Simon Coveney to immediately set-up a helpline for the farmers who are in distress due to the poor weather conditions this summer. Cork County Council yesterday unanimously backed a motion sponsored by Cllr Donegan calling for a helpline to be immediately established for farmers in distress.... Read More
After an excellent win in Derry on Friday night, Cork City will be hoping to claim another three points at Turner’s Cross this evening as they welcome Bray Wanderers to Leeside. **** City travelled to Derry with several players unavailable, but the situation has improved somewhat for Tommy Dunne, with Daryl Horgan available again following... Read More
* * At its recent Annual General Meeting, Cork Regional Chambers elected Ms. Maura Hunter of Mallow Chamber as Chair for the coming year.**** Speaking after her election Maura expressed her thanks to outgoing Chairman Michael Walley of Cobh & Harbour Chamber and to the Chamber members for their nomination. She said, “I am looking... Read More
a Bakery in the English Market has been awarded the title of “Cork’s Friendliest Business”. The award comes from J-C-I Cork, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, Evening Echo, and Silver-springs Hotel. 32 small businesses were nominated by readers of the Echo. and mystery shoppers then visited each and graded their experiences. The “Alternative... Read More
** ** ** Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Cork Opera House yesterday (Wednesday 6th September 2012), Chairman Damian Wallace stated that the recent financial year had been challenging, and the tough economic environment had impacted on the Opera House; but despite general economic difficulties Cork Opera House had done well in relative terms,... Read More
Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, has called for an insurance scheme to be established for victims of flooding who are being refused cover due to repeated flooding. The scheme which would be based on the national solidarity principle, along the lines of that which is used by Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland... Read More
31st August 2012 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber Chief Executive Conor Healy today welcomed the news that a planning application for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be made in October. According to Mr. Healy, “At present, Cork does not have a stadium with the capability of hosting major sporting events. As... Read More
31st August 2012 By Bryan T. Smyth news@TheCork.ie News that the majority of troops based at Collins Baracks are to remain in Cork is great news for the city and also for the army members and their families, according to local Cllr Mick Finn who joined the chorus of disapproval against the proposed relocation of... Read More
Cork City face Shamrock Rovers for the second time in a week, as the sides follow their FAI Cup meeting with a league clash at Turner’s Cross tomorrow. Speaking ahead of the game, Cork City boss Tommy Dunne told CorkCityFC.net that his side will be looking for the three points tomorrow night: “Looking back at... Read More