LATEST NEWS | John Cummins

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 17, 20212 min read

Cummins welcomes the establishment of Tegus EMEA HQ in Waterford

Up to 100 jobs to be created over the next 2 years Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement by US...

Nov 11, 20212 min read

Cummins raises concerns over prevalence of TB outbreaks in West Waterford in Seanad Eireann

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins expressed serious concern about the rise of Bovine TB outbreaks in West Waterford with Minister...

Nov 9, 20212 min read

€70m national funding to help food producers diversify and develop post Brexit

Agri-food projects across the country are to benefit from €70 million in national funding to help producers identify new markets and...

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...

Nov 2, 20213 min read

New Technological University will be transformative for young people and development of Waterford

The announcement from Fine Gael today of a new Technological University in the South-East will be transformative for the young people and...

Oct 11, 20212 min read

School Transport Decision by Bus Éireann lacks Common Sense

Fine Gael Senator for Waterford John Cummins has called on Bus Éireann to apply common sense to a very simple school transport matter in...

Oct 4, 20212 min read

N24 Included in Revised National Development Plan

The National Development Plan review announced today will include the N24 route which will be a vital piece of infrastructure for both...

Sep 30, 20212 min read

Significant SEAI support for community and home energy projects in Waterford

The Government has allocated a significant portion of the €57 million available under the community and home energy scheme, administered...

Sep 30, 20212 min read

€859,037 allocated to upgrade Water and Wastewater infrastructure in Lemybrien

Lemybrien included among 21 projects nationally under the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme Waterford Fine Gael Senator John...

Sep 29, 20212 min read

Senator John Cummins joins Minister Humphreys at St Declans Way

Mount Melleray as she announces the addition of 31 walking trails to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism St Declan’s Way and Anne...

Sep 27, 20212 min read

As new Fuel Season begins, data shows 11,893 households across Waterford received payments last year

A total of 11,893 households across Waterford city and county received fuel allowance payments through the National Fuel Scheme last...

Sep 22, 20212 min read

Businesses in Waterford received funding of 354,123 through Online Retail Scheme

Businesses in Waterford received funding of €354,123 from the Online Retail Scheme to date through grants of between €10,000 and €25,000,...

Sep 19, 20212 min read

Waterford City successful under Fáilte Ireland’s Urban Animation Investment Scheme

€539,275 to transform Waterford into “City of Light” Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the news that Waterford city...

Sep 5, 20212 min read

Additional €1,944,402 for WIT to support ICT

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement of an additional €1.9 million for Waterford Institute of...