Press releases

Feb 11, 20221 min read

€4,789,731 allocated to 65 Waterford sports clubs

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the news that 65 Waterford Sports clubs and organisations have been awarded...

Feb 4, 20223 min read

New ‘Town Centre First’ Policy will revitalise towns in Waterford

A new ‘Town Centre First’ policy, will revitalise towns across County Waterford and benefit local communities, a Fine Gael Senator has...

Feb 4, 20222 min read

Waterford Airport Cleared for Take Off

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, who is a former member of the board at Waterford Airport has welcomed the news today that An...

Feb 2, 20223 min read

Cummins warns public of phenomenal demand for Passports

Urging those who plan on travelling this year to check their passport A projected threefold increase in passport applications for 2022,...

Feb 2, 20222 min read

Potential to repurpose nearly 5,000 vacant homes across Munster through local authority schemes

Fine Gael is inviting stakeholders to take part in an online meeting on how to target Munster’s 29,000 vacant homes and almost 7,000...

Jan 27, 20222 min read

New IDA Advance Building Solution to commence construction in the coming weeks

The contract for the construction of the third Advance Building Solution at IDA Butlerstown Business Park has been awarded to JJ Rhatigan...

Jan 27, 20222 min read

20% increase in funding for Vacant Home Officer to tackle empty houses across Waterford

A 20% increase in funding for the Vacant Homes Officer (VHO) in Waterford City and County Council will ensure even further progress can...

Jan 23, 20223 min read

Tánaiste anticipates that all Search & Rescue Bases will be Maintained

Eagerly awaiting An Bord Pleanála decision on Waterford Runway extension expected shortly Speaking in Seanad Eireann on Wednesday 19th...

Jan 20, 20222 min read

31% Increase in House Commencements reported in Waterford in 2021

2,516 Housing commencement notices reported in the past 5 years hugely encouraging 589 Housing Units commenced construction in 2021...

Jan 16, 20222 min read

State Supported Employment in Waterford increased by 46% in the past decade and now stands at 15,387

IDA Ireland employment now stands at 8,868, an increase of 70% on 2011 Enterprise Ireland employment now stands at 6,519, an increase of...

Dec 9, 20212 min read

Portlaw to receive €100,000 under new Town Centre First Plan

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has this morning welcomed the announcement that Portlaw is to receive €100,00 in funding to...

Dec 8, 20212 min read

Infosys BPM to Create 250 Jobs with the creation of a State-of-the-Art Delivery Centre in Waterford

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the decision by the Business Process Management arm of Infosys, a New York...

Dec 8, 20213 min read

€50m live entertainment industry package must benefit entire sector

The success of entertainment sector supports will be judged by who can access the €50 million funding package, a Fine Gael Senator has...

Dec 7, 20212 min read

Extra €25m must be used to help smaller live-events organisations

Access to the Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 must be expanded to smaller performance organisations by eliminating the turnover...

Dec 6, 20212 min read

Green Party have questions to answer requesting withdrawal of financing of young farmers

The Green Party must answer questions regarding its views on agricultural investment in light of MEP Ciarán Cuffe’s letter to banks...

Nov 29, 20212 min read

€15.5 million in funding to develop 84 outdoor adventure projects across Ireland

Including 4 projects in Waterford Waterford allocated €562,141 Major investment in our mountain and forest walks, cliffways, beaches,...

Nov 24, 20213 min read

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins welcomes Minister Patrick O'Donovan to Waterford

Minister visits Reginald’s Tower, Dungarvan Castle, Garda Divisional HQ and sites for Dungarvan Flood Mitigation Projects Waterford Fine...

Nov 24, 20212 min read

Hot School Meals Programme extended St Pauls National School in Waterford City

The Hot School Meals Programme will be extended an additional primary school in Waterford, a Fine Gael Senator has said. St. Pauls Boys...

Nov 5, 20212 min read

Changes to CAO website include apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers in Waterford

Enhancements to the CAO website will include further education and apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers in Waterford, a Fine...

Nov 5, 20212 min read

Indoor sports and competitions to be allowed take place for all under 18s

A change has been made to Sport Ireland guidance so that all games and competitions for indoor sports can now take place for young people...