Cork Today

Following on from the vote of no confidence in the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, we speak with John Parker the GRA Cork representative.

Senator Malcolm Byrne has an update on the RTE funding crisis.

Parents are struggling to provide a packed lunch for their children going to school, Catriona Twomey from the Penny Dinners has been helping them out.

Our Garda File comes from West Cork with Community Garda Bridget Hartnett from Bantry.

All your pet questions are answered by Jane Piggott

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Francie O'Gorman, a farmer from Co Laois fills us in on the farmer's protest regarding; the nitrates derogation at the F.F. 'Think In'

We hear of a series of consultation meetings about proposed offshore wind turbines off the coast of Cork and Waterford.

Adult Literacy is in the news this week. We talk with adult literacy officer Nuala Glenton who is based in Mallow.

The annual Bewley's Coffee Morning is coming up later this month. Enid Conway from Marymount tells us how important fundraising is for the Hospice sector.

All your gardening questions are answered by Peter Dowdall

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A parent in Bandon has to drive her 3 children to school behind the school bus as they cannot get places on the bus, even though there are plenty of free spaces available.

Macra is objecting to the clamp down on one-off houses in rural Ireland.

The 'Love 30' group has come together to lobby the Government to reduce speed limits in towns and cities.

A qualified paramedic from England cannot get work here with the H.S.E. and has to fly to England every week to work.

Declan Kenny runs 'Cian's Kennels', a charity that helps sick children to interact with their pets while they are getting treatment in hospital.

Advice on suicide prevention from Joe Heffernan.

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Rebecca O'Shea used to live in Morocco and knows some of the people who have been devastated by the recent earthquake.

Tim Lombard is calling on the Government to publish the review of the school bus scheme.

A warning about young people who are duped into becoming 'money mules'.

A group of Kerry farmers have grouped together to use solar power on their farms.

A memorial garden in Kinsale commemorates the fallen firefighters from the 9/11 tragedy.

A parent from West Cork tells us the problems she is having with the local school bus service.

All your nutrition queries are answered by Annellisse Dressell in Ballinollig.

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A landlord's tale of woe about a tenant who wrecked his property, causing major damage and leaving him with a huge bill for repairs.

The foster care system is under strain from underfunding and a shortage of families willing to take on the responsibility of fostering.

Margaret from Charleville tells us of a commemoration on Sunday for people who have died from suicide.

Ours to Protect today tells us of the impact of electronics and how 2nd hand electronics are more sustainable.

A new lifeboat naming ceremony takes place today in Courtmacsherry.

Our movie review with Mark Malone today, Equalizer 3 and Fools Paradise

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Following on from the rise in domestic violence reporting to the Gardai we talk to Marie Mulholland from West Cork Women Against Violence.

David Stanton believes the N25 around Midleton is no longer fit for purpose due to increased road traffic in the area.

Thomas Gould on the threat to Sout Doc in Blackpool

Prior to an upcoming Mental Health event at Mallow Castle, we talk with Martin Ryan from the HSE.

All your pet questions answered by Jane Piggott

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Cllr Declan Hurley on how road conditions are contributing to a rise in accidents on our roads.

Cyberbullying among school children is still on the rise, we speak with Philip Arneill from Cyber Safe Kids

Shane Twomey has a new invention which is attached to trucks to prevent serious injuries to pedestrians.

All your gardening questions are answered by Peter Dowdall from The Irish Gardener

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A retired firefighter from Cork on road safety.

Conor Culkin from Focus Ireland on high rents.

A recent Friends of the Earth report on Government pledges on climate change.

The bells of St Mary's Church in Doneraile have been restored.

Advice from Joe Heffernan on how to deal with trauma

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