Councillor says Government OFP survey ‘too little too late’
Independent councillor June Murphy has claimed the decision of the Government to ask for an independent review of the One Parent Family Payment (OFP) is...
Why I am voting Yes on May 25th
By Sean Sherlock
For me, it’s simple: Like it or not, Ireland already has abortion. The question is not whether we want abortion here, it’s whether...
O’Flynn describes failure to get replies to motions as ‘a joke’
"It's a joke!" That's how Cllr Frank O'Flynn expressed his disappointment when the housing directorate at Cork County Council failed to provide replies to...
Row breaks out over council painting projects
A row broke out at this month's Fermoy Municipal District meeting as councillors realised that they had lost the power to issue funding for painting...
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny visits Fermoy
Rallying the troops and reiterating his ‘recovery’ message – this was the purpose of An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny’s visit to Fermoy last week. We...
Liam receives Ard Fhéis Leaders award
In recognition of his hard work and commitment, Liam Hanley was nominated for the Ard Fhéis Leaders award at this year’s Fianna Fáil Ard Fhéis.
Liam resides...
Labour aiming to double councillors at next local elections
Labour leader Brendan Howlin has said the party are aiming to double the number of Labour councillors around the country at the next local...
‘Europe’s new customs rules will save €2 billion a year’ –...
The European Parliament voted last week on a major overhaul of the EU’s Customs Union, including the creation of a single EU Customs Authority.
The...
Potential axing of Expressway service must be ‘fought tooth and nail’
A recommendation by consultants Grant Thornton for Bus Éireann to shut down its loss-making Expressway service must be ‘fought tooth and nail’ to protect...
Make your vote count
With election canvassing campaigns now drawing to a close nationwide as Friday, May 24th looms large, The Avondhu gauged this week how voters were...
