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Trolley patients ‘in the dock’ at CUH

PATIENTS on trolleys at the Cork University Hospital (CUH) have been left in a nearby coffee dock such is the pressure on A&E services in the campus, according to local Independent Cllr Mick Finn who has called on the Health … Continue reading

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Health warning for Cork A&E cuts

The closure of the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital A&E Department will negatively impact on patient care and will affect patient lives, according to Independent Cllr Mick Finn WHEN the HSE’s reconfiguration report was first issued, opposition parties denounced it as … Continue reading

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Barrack Street Regeneration

THE €600,000 upgrading of lower Barrack Street is a great boost for the area, but plans to make the lower stretch one way haven’t received unanimous backing, according to local independent councillor Mick Finn. Cllr Finn was commenting on plans … Continue reading

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Douglas Street One Way?

CORK City Council is to press ahead with the process of making Douglas Street one way, which will involve extensive public consultation, according to Cllr Mick Finn. Cllr Finn, along with other ward councillors, proposed that measures be taken to … Continue reading

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TD’S on notice in ‘probation period’

DEFEATED general election candidate Cllr Mick Finn has said he is putting TDs on notice that their record on delivering for Cork will be put under the microscope ‘every day of the week’ for the duration of the new Dail. … Continue reading

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Newstalk gives Finn a chance

FORMER Fine Gael minister Ivan Yates has given Cllr Mick Finn a chance of the last seat in Cork South Central, following an Irish Examiner poll pitching the Independent candidate on 5% of a 500 sample vote. Even though Cllr … Continue reading

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A&E services under threat?

IS the HSE closing the A&E department at the South Infirmary and restricting emergency services at the Mercy? That was the question posed today by Independent city councillor and election candidate Mick Finn who has written to the head of … Continue reading

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General Election 2011

Dia dhuit, hello I am running as an Independent candidate in the General Election. In 2009, I was elected to the city council at the first attempt. Since then, I have been encouraged to go forward for the Dail. It’s … Continue reading

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Finn to take on political dynasties in David v Goliath election battle

ELECTED at his first attempt to Cork City Council in 2009, Independent councillor Mick Finn is throwing his name into the ring in the upcoming general election, bidding to become the first Independent TD for the Cork South Central Constituency. … Continue reading

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Finn slams ‘deceitful and dishonest’ budget

THE rationale behind the Budget – that people who have most will be hit most – is a complete farce, according to Cllr Mick Finn who said ‘the latest lie is proof that our governors are like balloons let off … Continue reading

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