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Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the announcement that Waterford airport will be eligible for operational funding support under the regional airports programme, once scheduled passenger services resume. The publication of the new Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030 today confirms the continuation of various capital and operational funding supports for safety, security and sustainability at Ireland’s regional airports, ultimatel

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed news that commencement figures in Waterford for January 2026 are the highest in Ireland. The Department of Housing. Local Government and Heritage today published the monthly commencement figures for January 2026 including the usage levels of modern methods of construction. In January 2026, 2,046 units were commenced nationwide. This represents an increase of 73% compared to the same month last yea

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has confirmed that new house price limits of €345,000 for Local Authority Home Loans in Waterford are set to come into force in Q2 2026. The Local Authority Home Loan is a Government-backed mortgage for first-time buyers and fresh start applicants. It can be used to purchase a new or second-hand property or for a self-build project. A Local Authority Home Loan provides up to 90% of the market value of the prop