The nuns at St Benedict's Priory in Cobh say the apples from the Bible Garden are a vital source of income for the upkeep of their convent.The Prioress of the Mount, Mother Catherine, has said she and her fellow nuns are distraught following the theft.
Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, James O'Connor, said he has spoken to gardaí about the theft. "Our understanding is that a number of other gardens in the area have experienced similar incidents over the weekend", he said. Happy to join #drivetime shortly from #Cobh with some interesting local news involving the theft of an orchard and the @opwireland coming to the rescue. @podonovan @drivetimerte @CobhNews pic.twitter.com/9BQZqnKuIs
— James O'Connor TD August 11, 2020 Deputy O'Connor said the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O'Donovan, has agreed to "step in and provide assistance" to the nuns by replacing the stolen fruit with apples from a nearby orchard on an OPW owned site at Barryscourt Castle in Carrigtwohill.He added that the nuns are "very aware" that this is a "very minor issue" in the grand scheme of things.
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