“Cuts hitting most vulnerable teachers hardest” – says Deputy Jonathan O’Brien Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien , TD, has said he shares the concerns of the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) that government cutbacks are leading to increasing levels of income poverty amongst teachers. The Cork North Central TD was commenting on the plight... Read More
A “Pan Pan” radio call to Valentia Coast Guard resulted in the Crosshaven Lifeboat being tasked to a medical emergency on board a Yacht. At 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon, the volunteer crew of Crosshaven RNLI had their pagers activated and informed that an adult Male was suffering chest pains on board a yacht, South of... Read More
7th October 2012 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie BetEire Flow, the company who operates the barrier free tolling system on the M50 on behalf of the National Roads Authority, has announced a contract extension with its business process outsourcing partner Abtran. The contract has been extended for three years. BetEire Flow operate the barrier free... Read More
Cork Airport has announced plans for a wide-ranging initiative designed to reduce operating costs, reverse significant ongoing losses and position the Airport for sustainable future growth. The initiative, which was announced by Cork Airport Director, Niall MacCarthy and his management team to employees today (October 5), follows recommendations by consultants, Ernst & Young, for delivery... Read More
Cork City Council will discuss at it’s Council meeting on the 8th of October, a proposal to undertake an independent assessment to determine if there is an economic case for public investment in a multifunctional large scale event centre for Cork City. The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr John Buttimer said that “The proposal to... Read More
10th April 2012 By TheCork.ie Council Reporter news@TheCork.ie Cllr. Aidan Pendlebury of the Clonakilty Labour Party has issued a statement: It has been over two months since floods devastated Clonakilty, closing many businesses and leaving many residents homeless, some who still have not been able to return to their properties. Businesses that have decided to... Read More
4 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A US semiconductor company is to invest €4 million in R&D activities in addition to establishing an International Operations Centre Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today announced that Hittite Microwave Corporation, a US semiconductor company, is to establish two operations in Cork; 19 new... Read More
Cork Chamber Chief Executive Conor Healy today welcomed the announcement that Hittite Microwave Corporation, a US semi-conductor company is to invest €4 million in Research & Development activities in addition to establishing its international Operations Centre in Cork creating 30 new jobs for the Cork region. Mr. Healy stated that “Cork Chamber is delighted with... Read More
Bandon Town Mayor and member of the National Executive of Fianna Fáil, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, has called on the IDA to take immediate action for the 90 employees who are set to lose their jobs at the MSD Facility, based at Brinny, Co Cork. ** ** Mayor Coughlan said she was shocked to learn of... Read More
Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central (and Party Leader), Micheál Martin TD, has expressed his extreme disappointment at the announcement that 90 jobs will be lost at MSD in Brinny, County Cork. Deputy Martin commented: “I am hugely disappointed to hear of the 90 job losses at the MSD pharmaceutical plant in Brinny. This... Read More
Management at MSD in Brinny, Co. Cork, today (Wednesday, 3rd October) briefed employees about workforce reductions that will take place at the plant. The notice to employees marks the beginning of a consultation process that could result in a reduction of 90 positions over the coming six months. Today’s announcement is part of MSD’s ongoing... Read More
It was a case of less being best in Cork. Despite a disappointing turnout at its Jobs Fair the British Columbia Construction Association signed up 40 of the 400 people who attended the event yesterday. Another 200 people will probably be offered jobs once they are matched with employers after the delegation returns home. “The... Read More