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Mick Barry
“A total and utter load of patronising nonsense,” that’s Socialist Party councillor Mick Barry’s verdict on today’s “Don’t Mention the R Word” initiative in Cork.
He said, “Maybe if the initiative is a success we could abolish the U word and not mention unemployment next week and then abolish the H word and not mention the health cuts the week after. This could really catch on”.
Peter Barry
ON Friday next, June 11th the Freedom of the City of Cork will be conferred on Peter Barry at a ceremony in the Concert Hall, City Hall, Cork at 3pm.
This follows from a proposal by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dara Murphy on 26th April last to Cork City Council, “That the Freedom of the City of Cork be conferred on Mr. Peter Barry for his lifelong dedication to the service of the citizens of Cork and of Ireland, for his business acumen and philanthropic endeavours, for his statesmanlike representation of Ireland on the International stage and for his steadfast commitment to achieving a peaceful and equitable solution in the North of Ireland through negotiative processes.”
THE Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dara Murphy today opened a book of condolences for the aid workers who lost their lives when Israeli forces boarded a ship which was part of a flotilla bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
“I am greatly concerned at the loss of life in this operation which occurred in international waters. I extend my condolences to the families of the bereaved and call on Israel to provide the international community with the full facts of the operation before commenting further on the matter,” he said.
The book of condolences will be available for signing in Cork City Hall offices from 10am, Tuesday, June 1st and will remain open until Friday, June 11th.
Dara Murphy. Picture: Provision
ON Tuesday next, April 27th, in City Hall the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dara Murphy will officially launch the Lord Mayor’s Midsummer Charities Gala Ball 2010 which will take place on Saturday 19th June 2010 in the Concert Hall, City Hall, Cork
Speaking in advance of the launch the Lord Mayor paid tribute to the generosity of Cork’s business community and urged them to give this initiative their full support, and was pleased to announce that Bord Gais Energy has kindly agreed to be the primary corporate sponsor of the event. Other sponsors will be announced on Tuesday.
“The event promises to be one of the highlights in the city’s social calendar and it will provide an ideal opportunity to entertain friends, colleagues and clients in the historic setting of the Concert Hall.”
Peter Barry
THE nomination of former Fine Gael TD and Minister Peter Barry to receive the Freedom of the City of Cork is set to be opposed by some left-wing councillors.
The nomination was made by Fine Gael Lord Mayor Dara Murphy but is set to be opposed by former Green Party councillor, Independent Chris O’Leary who has indicated that other councillors may join him in opposing the nomination.
