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New Fire stations for Tallow and Kilmacthomas 6 new Fire Appliances & Support Vehicles   Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has today confirmed an allocation of €8.7m worth of funding to Waterford City & County Council, that will lead to the construction of brand-new state-of-the-art fire stations for two communities in County Waterford and the acquisition of fire tender appliances, support vehicles and equipment.   A new fire station will be c

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed progress on the much-needed treated water storage project in Lismore. He confirmed that Uisce Éireann will seek permission for the project in the next couple of weeks.   The project will now go through the statutory planning process as part of Uisce Éireann’s ongoing programme of work in Lismore to strengthen and protect the local drinking water supply.   Minister Cummins said: “I have worked exte

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the expansion of the Vacant Property Grantwhich is aimed at tackling above shop vacancy.   Under new measures which were signed off by Cabinet today, this extended grant aims to bring underutilised space above existing commercial premises into use as homes. The Vacant Above The Shop Grant, will provide potential funding of up to €135,000 to convert vacant space into residential use, where the comm