Service Changes for relaxation of Level 5 Restrictions (Bilingual)

Cork County Council’s public Motor Tax Office at Model Business Park, Model Farm Road, Cork will re-open to the public on Tuesday, 1st December 2020 from 9.15am to 1.00pm. It is anticipated that there may be increased levels of demand at Public Counters on reopening, in order to avoid having to queue for long periods, members of the public are reminded that you can also tax your vehicle online in most cases at www.motortax.ie or have your application processed by posting it to Postal Department, Motor Tax Office, Model Business Park, Model Farm Road, Cork. The Motor Tax office can also be reached at 021-4544566.

Cork County Council branch libraries will re-open. While members of the public will be able to visit their local library to browse, it should be noted however, that there will be no seating or events. Online services will continue to be maintained, and library members may avail of a “contact and collect” service. The Council’s innovative housebound book delivery service will continue to be available but will be limited to priority cases only, e.g. vulnerable persons and those with specific medical needs.

The Council directly manages and operates a range of museums and heritage facilities. These include Michael Collins House, Skibbereen Heritage Centre, and St. Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal, all of which will re-open. Youghal Clock Gate would normally be closed for the winter months, but the public may be interested to note that this facility will re-open on request.

The Council directly operates swimming pools in Dunmanway, Fermoy and Mallow. These facilities will re-open for individual training use only.

Public toilets, playgrounds and Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs) will remain open as they have done throughout Level 5. Importantly, the Council has decided that where beach toilets are in place, these will continue to remain open having regard to the increase in outdoor recreational activity and visits to the county’s beaches. This decision also recognizes the forthcoming relaxation of travel restrictions over the Christmas period, and the fact that people may wish to get out and about to enjoy some fresh sea air over the festive period.

In the interests of safeguarding public health, the Council recommends that people would wear face coverings in busy or crowded outdoor areas, including but not limited to busy streets, parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor settings, including market events.

General information Cork County Council services can be found by visiting www.corkcoco.ie or visit www.YourCouncil.ie to access online services. A full list of contact details can be found online at www.corkcoco.ie.

In addition to Cork County Council’s regular service offerings, the Covid-19 Community Support Programme will continue to be available. The FREE Helpline can be contacted on 1800 805 819, from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. Those calling from outside of Ireland seeking assistance for a relative or friend in Cork County should call +353 21 4285517. The service is also contactable by email at covidsupport@corkcoco.ie or by text to (085) 8709010.

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Mar fhreagairt ar fhógra an Rialtais le déanaí maidir le srianta a mhaolú, d’fhógair Comhairle Contae Chorcaí athruithe ar chuid dá seirbhísí, a thiocfaidh i bhfeidhm ón 1ú Nollaig 2020.

Athosclóidh Oifig Mótarchánach poiblí Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí ag Páirc Gnó Bhóthar na Modhfheirme, Bóthar na Modhfheirme, Corcaigh don phobal Dé Máirt, 1ú Nollaig 2020 ó 9.15rn go 1.00in. Meastar go bhféadfadh leibhéil mhéadaithe éilimh ag Cuntair Phoiblí nuair a athosclóimid, d’fhonn scuaine a sheachaint, meabhraítear do bhaill an phobail gur féidir leat íoc as do mhotorcháin ar líne i bhformhór na gcásanna ag www.motortax.ie nó dein d’iarratas a phróiseáil trína phostáil chuig an Rannóg Phoist, an Oifig Mótarchánach, an Páirc Gnó Bhóthar na Modhfheirme, Bóthar na Modhfheirme, Corcaigh. Is féidir teacht ar an Oifig Mótarchánach ag 021-4544566.

Athosclóidh brainsí leabharlanna Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí. Cé go mbeidh baill den phobal in ann cuairt a thabhairt ar a leabharlann áitiúil chun brabhsáil, ba chóir a thabhairt faoi deara, áfach, nach mbeidh suíocháin ná imeachtaí ann. Leanfar le seirbhísí ar líne a chothabháil, agus féadfaidh baill na leabharlainne leas a bhaint as seirbhís “teagmháil agus bailiú”. Leanfaidh seirbhís seachadta leabhar nuálach na Comhairle de bheith ar fáil ach beidh sí teoranta do chásanna tosaíochta amháin, i.e. daoine leochaileacha agus iad siúd a bhfuil sainriachtanais mhíochaine acu.

Déanann an Chomhairle bainistíocht dhíreach ar réimse músaem agus saoráidí oidhreachta. Ina measc seo tá Teach Mhicíl Uí Choileáin, Ionad Oidhreachta an Sciobairín, agus Eaglais Choláisteach Naomh Muire in Eochaill, agus athosclóidh gach ceann acu. Is gnách go ndúnfaí Túr Geata Chlog Eochaille do mhíonna an gheimhridh, ach b’fhéidir go mbeadh suim ag an bpobal a thabhairt faoi deara go n-athosclófar an tsaoráid seo arna iarraidh sin.

Oibríonn an Chomhairle linnte snámha go díreach i nDún Mánmhaí, Mainistir Fhear Maí agus Mala. Athosclófar na háiseanna seo le haghaidh úsáide oiliúna aonair amháin.

Fanfaidh leithris phoiblí, clóis súgartha agus limistéar ilúsáide cluichí (MUGAnna) ar oscailt mar a dheineadar i rith Leibhéal 5. Dhein an Chomhairle cinneadh, i gcás ina bhfuil leithris trá i bhfeidhm, go leanfaidh siad seo ar aghaidh toisc go bhfuil méadú ar ghníomhaíocht áineasa lasmuigh agus cuairteanna ar thránna an chontae. Aithníonn an cinneadh seo freisin go mbeidh na srianta taistil á mhaolú i rith tréimhse na Nollag, agus an fhíric gurbh fhéidir gur mhaith le daoine dul amach agus taitneamh a bhaint as aer úr farraige thar thréimhse na Nollag.

Ar mhaithe le sláinte an phobail a chosaint, molann an Chomhairle go gcaithfeadh daoine aghaidhmhasc i gceantair ghnóthacha nó plódaithe lasmuigh, lena n-áirítear, ach gan a bheith teoranta do,  sráideanna gnóthacha, páirceanna, clóis súgartha agus suíomhanna lasmuigh eile, lena n-áirítear imeachtaí margaidh.

Is féidir faisnéis ghinearálta fé sheirbhísí Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí a fháil trí chuairt a thabhairt ar www.corkcoco.ie, nó is féidir cuairt a thabhairt ar www.YourCouncil.ie chun rochtain a fháil ar sheirbhísí ar líne. Is féidir liosta iomlán de na sonraí teagmhála a fháil ar líne ag www.corkcoco.ie.

Chomh maith le seirbhísí rialta Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí, leanfaidh Clár Tacaíochta Pobail Covid-19 de bheith ar fáil. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an Líne Chabhrach SAOR IN AISCE ar 1800 805 819, ó 9rn go 5in, seacht lá na seachtaine. Ba chóir dóibh siúd atá ag glaoch ó áiteanna lasmuigh d’Éirinn atá ag lorg cúnaimh ar son gaol nó cara leo i gContae Chorcaí glaoch ar +353 21 4285517. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an tseirbhís freisin trí r-phost a sheoladh chuig : covidsupport@corkcoco.ie nó trí théacs chuig (085) 8709010.