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Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has hailed today’s sod turning event at Waterford Airport as a red letter day for Waterford and the wider South-East region. The Waterford Fine Gael TD was speaking as the sod was turned at Waterford Airport, paving the way for a long-awaited runway extension that will ultimately lead to the return of commercial flights for the first time since 2016. Speaking at the event, Minister Cummins said: “This is a

• Once off financial support of up to €30,000 to be administered by the Local Enterprise Office, with initial up to €5,000 ex gratia payment • Microfinance loan support of up to €50,000 with no repayments for first six months Fine Gael Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD has confirmed that a comprehensive support package has been approved by Government for businesses, community, and sporting organisations impacted by the devastating fire at Ty

Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD has tonight said Government is assessing how to support businesses and groups impacted by the old Jute factory fire. Minister Cummins said he has spoken with his Fine Gael colleague - Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD on how his Department can assist. Minister Cummins said: “Government, across a number ofDepartments, will look at standing up a humanitarian scheme to assist busin