Ireland's foreign affairs minister has spoken about the difficulties of working with the former Trump administration, particularly on issues around foreign policy.

A Cork TD has called for the payment of student nurses and midwives to be increased, describing the current wage as “a scandal”.

CORK TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has described the failure of the Minister for Education to bring teachers and SNA's onboard to deliver a return to special education on Thursday as 'profound'.

CORK TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has described the failure of the Minister for Education to allay the concerns of teachers and school staff to guarantee the reopening of special education later this week as a 'calamity'.

Plans to import fracked gas through the Port of Cork have been scrapped.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, has confirmed that Haulbowline Island Amenity Park in Ringaskiddy will be open to the public from this Friday January 15.

CORK City Councillor Mick Finn has revealed he will pursue matters with the council following a collapsed wall on Industry Street which occurred in the early hours of this morning.

A number of concerned residents expressed their anger with continued anti-social behaviour, rubbish being burnt and dumping at Cushing Place in Farranree. “Residents are very upset and disappointed they are not getting enough help.

NOW is not the time for Fianna Fáil to be thinking about a change in leadership.

City residents should be informed by the council when air quality drops, Cork’s Green Party have proposed.

NOW is not the time for Fianna Fail to be thinking about a change in leadership.

CONCERNS have been raised among locals in Crosshaven following an influx of people to the picturesque village and surrounding areas in recent days.

Micheál Martin has made clear he has no plans to retire after his stint as Taoiseach and has vowed to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election. Mr Martin also ruled out the prospect of a reshuffle of his party's government ministers in the year ahead.

BY any measure, 2020 was the biggest year for Cork politics in more than half a century. When Micheál Martin received the seal of office from President Michael D.

SINN FÉIN TD Thomas Gould has called on the Government to prioritise the assessment of a monoclonal antibody drug used to treat atopic eczema.

Fairness must be shown to those working in the hospitality sector ahead of any possible tightening of Covid-19 restrictions, according to a Cork Senator.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he wishes that legal challenges against flood-defence proposals by the Office of Public Works (OPW) would be withdrawn, so that businesses in Cork City can be safeguarded.

The Taoiseach has defended the government’s communication strategy throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and has said the country will be facing restrictions for the next six months while the vaccination programme is rolled out.

COUNCILLOR Ken O’Flynn has paid tribute to Bina Falvey, the beloved late wife of former Councillor and Lord Mayor Tim Falvey who passed away on Friday, December 18th.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has clarified comments he made in the Dáil yesterday 'in the heat of battle'. While speaking to Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett, Mr Martin said that the banks were not bailed out.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has claimed the banks were not bailed out following the 2008 financial crisis.

A million euros is being given to Fota Wildlife Park from the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2021. The money is part of a €3m fund that is being split between Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. Dublin Zoo will be in receipt of €2m.

A former Government colleague of Simon Coveney says the Cork TD hates leaks and was sharply critical of leaks from Cabinet.

Cork TDs have called for answers on the “totally unacceptable” continued closure of out-of-hours GP services on the northside of Cork City.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that a post-Brexit trade agreement is "within reach". Mr Martin said, however, that there are no "winners or losers" in the coming days of the negotiations.

A Cork councillor has welcomed the news that Cork City Council has formed a Women’s Caucus to improve conditions for female politicians. The Women’s Caucus has been established by six female members of Cork City Council.

Ongoing restrictions at maternity wards across the country have been described as “frustrating” and amounting to limiting partners to visitor status. The restrictions don't allow partners to attend early scans or the early stages of labour.

Cork North Central TD and Fine Gael spokesperson on Health Colm Burke has explained why he voted against a motion calling for student nurses to be paid.

People buying tickets for concerts next summer should be aware they will not be entitled to refunds if the events are rescheduled, the Tánaiste has said.

The next leader of Fianna Fáil could come from not only the same county as Taoiseach Micheál Martin but also the same constituency.

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is urging everyone to shop local and shop safely this Christmas.

A CORK TD has claimed that the Vacant Sites Levy is “failing miserably” in its attempt to encourage people to use their empty land for building houses.

A CORK TD has said the Government needs to “step up” and pay student nurses a fair wage. Speaking in the Dáil, Solidarity TD Mick Barry said student nurses are taking risks on the frontline every day but are being paid nothing for their efforts.

The Mayor of the County of Cork councillor Mary Linehan Foley has encouraged more women to get involved in politics following a report published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealing that women held just under a quarter of seats in the ...

A reunified Ireland offers the best opportunity to tackle Brexit and economically recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Sinn Féin has said.

FORMER Debenhams workers met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and general secretary of Mandate trade union Gerry Light today in their long-running battle over redundancy following the closure of 11 stores nationwide.

Former Debenhams staff, locked in a long-running battle over redundancy, have launched a campaign urging the public to boycott the department store’s website when buying Christmas presents this year. “Any money that’s made on Debenhams.

CORK Sinn Féin TDs have insisted the party’s decision to table a motion of no confidence in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar “was not taken lightly”.

THE Taoiseach has joined Stormont's first minister in laying wreaths at a socially-distanced Remembrance Day service in Enniskillen.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar had made his first public address in the Dáil since his sharing of a confidential GP contract emerged over the weekend.

IN a week which has seen another blow to the Green Party with the resignation of high profile party member Lorna Bogue, one Green Party councillor in Cork City Council has said younger people in the party feel "maligned".

PRESSURE is being put on the government to address dial-a-drink services which are running in Cork and other parts of the country. In recent months, Dial-a-Drink services have flourished because of pub closures during the lockdown.

Cork members of the Green Party have lauded councillor Lorna Bogue for the contributions she has made to the party over the years following her resignation. This morning the Cork City councillor announced her resignation from the Green Party.

Cork City councillor Lorna Bogue has announced her resignation from the Green Party.

A Cork TD has accused Fine Gael of trying to distance themselves from Fianna Fail after calls to rectify confusing Covid-19 health advice for those arriving into Ireland.

A special public meeting of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Committee will take place online tomorrow with a number of special guest speakers.

The Taoiseach has said that he is “very disappointed” with Ryanair’s decision to close its winter base at Cork Airport, but said that while the aviation sector is currently facing serious challenges, he believes Cork Airport ‘will come through this’.

Updated 4pmWhat has been announced today and how will it affect you?Here are the some of the main points Tax There are no broad changes for income tax bands for employees. The earned income credit will increase.

Budget 2021 is due to be announced in just under an hour and in recent days some well-known people in Cork have told The Echo what they hope Budget 2021 will bring.

TWO trees have been planted in landmark areas in Cork city to mark World Mental Health Day.