Appendix 1: National Organisation Funded Under Scheme to Support National Organisations 2014-2016 Applicant Name Allocation for 2 year period of Scheme Childrens Rights Alliance – Republic of Ireland Limited 175,958 EAPN Ireland 155,856 Cherish Limited T/A One Family Limited 175,958 Dub Travellers Educ Dev Group Ltd 175,958 I.N.O.U. Limited 140,962…
Read MoreTO EACH MEMBER OF CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Carrigtwohill Underpass: For the Attention of Members On May 22nd, the Irish Examiner published two articles, headed “Council paid €1.5M for rail underpass now filled with earth” and “Digging out the facts”, with reference to the construction of an underpass under the…
Read MorePublication of Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 Information Note The Government has approved publication of the Vehicle Clamping Bill. The Bill will now go to the Dáil and Seanad for second stage debate. Up until now, clamping was regulated on public roads but there was no regulation on clamping on private…
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Recently I distributed my latest newsletter to homes across the constituency. If you did not receive it, here is a chance for you to catch up on the latest news from council. As always if there is anything that I can assist you with you can contact me through this…
Read MoreMany people will be aware that I have raised at council level and through the Oireachteas channels the need for a change in Building regulations for many years, so I am pleased that some changes are now being implemented. For too long the system was not fit for purpose.…
Read MoreDuring my canvas I am very often asked about Irish Water and I now post some information to help people understand why the Government is implementing the new regime to tackle significant deficits and weaknesses in the current system. 99.3% of supplies met chemical compliance standards in 2012, BUT: 18,000…
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I have just received copy of the most recent funding allocations from Minister Leo Veradkar’s department for roads in County Cork via our local Minister Simon Coveney TD. I am particularly delighted with the Clarke’s Hill / Moneygourney allocation and would like to thank both Ministers as I know this will make a great…
Read MoreBelow is the list of groups who will form the 18 new Transport Co-Ordination Units. This complete list has just been announced by Minister of State and is a key step in the restructuring of the Rural Transport Programme. New Transport Co-Ordination Unit Clare Clare Accessible Transport Ltd Cork Bantry…
Read MoreTable Quiz at St Columbas’s Hall East Douglas on 5th Feb 2014 at 9pm. 40 euros per team of 4. This is to raise funds to support the ‘Little Lambs School’ for disadvantaged children in Chennai, India in aid of The Dee Beechinor Trust a registered charity. It is always…
Read MoreFollowing this morning’s meeting, the Mayor has asked me to provide comment in relation to the above. I would comment as follows in relation to the three issues raised. 1) To clarify, how Councillors exercising their Reserve Function under the Road Traffic Act 1994 to amend the pay parking bye laws…
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