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• Government Publishes Local Democracy Taskforce Report and Launches Ambitious Implementation Plan • Major programme of reform will enhance the role of Councillors in Waterford and nationwide, strengthen local decision-making and deepen engagement between communities and local government Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, has today published the Local Democracy Taskforce Report and launched the Local Democracy Taskforce G

New development will comprise of a mix of 10 Starter Home Purchase Units and 18 social homes Waterford Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD, has confirmed that funding approval has been granted by his Department for ten starter home purchase units in the village of Ardmore, in County Waterford. This comes hot on the heels of approval for 18 social housing units in the same development, paving the way for the development of 28 new homes to proce

State Apology to the survivors of Bill Kenneally Thank you Ceann Comhairle, At the outset, I want to acknowledge the survivors who are here with us today in the gallery and those who may be watching this debate at home. This day belongs to you. Your courage in coming forward, your determination to pursue the truth and your perseverance in seeking justice deserves our deepest respect and admiration. For many years, you fought for what should never have been so difficult to obt