Category Archives: Community

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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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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Calls for flooding protection in Middle Parish

THE MIDDLE parish area of the city must be categorised as a ‘hotspot’ for drain cleaning and protective measures, mindful of the damage that blockages caused during flooding last November, according to Cllr Mick Finn. Cllr Finn asked the city … Continue reading

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Fountains would boost Lough

WATER quality at the Lough is still being monitored following the death of birds at the location last year and the removal of carp will be a further boost in maintaining the amenity to the highest levels, according to Cllr … Continue reading

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City library in line for make-over

CORK City Council is to examine plans to improve the shabby nature of the City Library on Grand Parade, according to Cllr Mick Finn who called for action to be taken. Cllr Finn was informed that because the proposed redevelopment … Continue reading

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Commercial Water Charges

COMMUNITY Associations such as those in Ballyphehane, the Lough and Turners Cross may have to reduce invaluable services to the community if ‘excessive, commercial-like water charges’ continue to be levied on them by City Council, according to Independent Cllr Mick … Continue reading

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Water Charges

COMMUNITY Associations such as those in Ballyphehane, the Lough and Turners Cross may have to reduce invaluable services to the community if ‘excessive, commercial-like water charges’ continue to be levied on them by City Council, according to Independent Cllr Mick … Continue reading

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