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Mar 29, 20212 min read

Successful Webinar on Farm Safety and CAP held with Waterford agricultural community

On Thursday last (25th March), Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins hosted a very productive engagement with the wider Waterford...

Mar 26, 20213 min read

Hot School Meals Programme extended to 3 schools inWaterford City

The Hot School Meals Programme will be extended to 3 primary schools in Waterford, a Fine Gael Senator has said. The schools in Waterford...

Mar 22, 20212 min read

€370,134 for Waterford Greenway under Outdoor Recreation Scheme

Waterford Senator John Cummins has today (22nd March 2021) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development,...

Mar 19, 20212 min read

New €5.5 million CLÁR 2021 programme launched

10% increase on 2020 funding New Innovation Measure to support communities to develop and test new project ideas and encourage outside...

Mar 15, 20214 min read

Waterford City to receive €27,661,564 for transformative Urban Regeneration and Development projects

22 separate projects earmarked for investment by Waterford Council in the wider Viking Triangle & Cultural Quarter areas. Total...

Mar 8, 20212 min read

Decision imminent on South-East URDF applications

22 separate projects earmarked for investment by Waterford Council in the wider Viking Triangle & Cultural Quarter areas Waterford Fine...

Mar 5, 20213 min read

Cummins calls for revised grants for private water supplies to reflect costs involved

Senator also calls for deadline for claims under the scheme to be extended due to lockdown Grants for private water supplies must be...

Mar 4, 20212 min read

€247,270 for Waterford under Measure 2 of the OutdoorRecreation Infrastructure Scheme

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement that two Waterford projects will share an allocation of...

Mar 1, 20212 min read

N24 upgrade from Waterford to Limerick must be included in revisedNational Development Plan

Minister agrees to meet Government Oireachtas members in relation to the route Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins today challenged...

Feb 26, 20213 min read

Further extension to Driving Licences welcome

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement this week of a further extension to driving licenses, due to...

Feb 11, 20212 min read

Waterford City & County Council granted €13,886,500 for walking and cycling infrastructure

Funding of €13,886,500 has been allocated to Waterford City and County Council for walking and cycling facilities which will greatly...

Feb 8, 20212 min read

New Cardiac Cath Lab will have full Interventional Capabilities

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has confirmed that the new 2nd permanent Cath Lab to be constructed at UHW will have both...

Feb 8, 20212 min read

New Fund will help WWETB support adult learners across Waterford

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said special funding for the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board will help...

Feb 1, 20212 min read

New investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide welcome boost for tourism business in Waterford

A new nationwide €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide a welcome boost for tourism businesses in Waterford, a Fine Gael...

Jan 30, 20212 min read

County targets should be set for the delivery of Repair and Lease Units

County targets should be set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for local authorities to make more housing...

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Waterford location chosen for South East Mass VaccinationCentre

WIT Arena will be one of 8 mass vaccination centres nationally Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said he expects substantial...

Jan 25, 20212 min read

Awareness campaign ahead of proposed changes to Electoral Register is crucial

An information campaign to make people aware of changes to the Electoral Register and the steps they should take, will be an important...

Jan 22, 20212 min read

Waterford Institute of Technology awarded €144,332 to support students with disabilities

Waterford Institute of Technology has been awarded €144,332 for initiatives aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and...

Jan 18, 20212 min read

€105,900 for 6 Waterford walking trails under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Waterford Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement that six Waterford walking trails will share an allocation of...

Jan 15, 20212 min read

Agri-food sector must benefit significantly from new Brexit funding

European Commission proposes Ireland receive 25% of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Continuation of Calf Investment Scheme under TAMS...