Coronavirus crisis escalates

County council announces major changes to services Seán Sherlock urges people to ‘stay in touch’

CORK County Council has announced it has made a number of changes to its services and operational procedures in line with Government guidelines that will remain in place until the Covid-19 crisis is over.

All local authority libraries, swimming pools, playgrounds and tourism offices will remain closed until Sunday, March 29 at the earliest.

While the Cork motor tax office has also closed its doors to the public, the online service at www. motortax.ie will continue to operate, as will the postal service and queries will be taken over the phone at 021 454 4566 or by email at motortax@ corkcoco.ie.

Office’s (LEOs) in north and south Cork will continue to operate for queries from local business owners in relation to their operations over the coming weeks.

“In adapting our business model to the ever evolving Covid-19 situation we will continue to offer much of our services either online or over the phone.

“Unfortunately, as a result of the emerging situation and in keeping with public health advice our office premises will not be accessible to members of the public,” said am LEO spokesperson.

“We would encourage customers to access us by email or telephone details of which can be found at www.localenterprise.ie. We very much welcome your continued engagement with us.”

THE Cork East constituencies only north- Cork based TD, Labour’s Deputy Seán Sherlock, has said his Mallow office will remain in operation throughout the Covid-19 crisis offering help and advice to people from the region.

While the door to the office will remain closed to the public, Deputy Sherlock has urged people to “stay in touch during this challenging time”.

“Our office will be keeping our phones lines open to offer advice on day to day matters. We are also encouraging social interaction online and by phone and are ringing vulnerable people while maintaining social distancing,” said Deputy Sherlock.

He said he had been amazed at the incredible response by people and community groups that want to help others and are willing to provide all sorts of practical help to get people through from day to day.

“We all need to help each other at this time. With this in mind, we also matching people to individuals who may require assistance and are using our network of friends and colleagues to help the community as much as possible,” said Deputy Sherlock.

To contact Deputy Sherlock’s office ring 022 53523 or email sean.sherlock@oir.ie.