LATEST NEWS | John Cummins

Aug 29, 20212 min read

Three Rural Waterford Communities receive €144,000 in CLÁR Funding

Waterford Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement of €144,000 for three rural Waterford Communities under the 2021 CLÁR...

Aug 22, 20212 min read

New Modular build with 16 consulting rooms to be delivered at UHW in Q4

Two storey modular build for the provision of scheduled care will be in place until a permanent 2 storey suite over the existing...

Aug 19, 20211 min read

Waterford farmers can have their say on the future of CAP

Deadline for the public consultation extended to September 3rd The public consultation on the draft interventions proposed for the...

Aug 10, 20212 min read

Garter Lane to receive €196,857 under the Cultural Capital Scheme

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has described the announcement of €196,857 for Garter Lane under the under Stream B of the...

Aug 6, 20212 min read

€281,318 provided to Waterford Clubs for Sports Equipment

23 clubs across Waterford city and county successful Sports Capital grants will be announced separately in due course Waterford Fine Gael...

Jul 29, 20212 min read

Additional €593,597 allocated to Waterford City and County Council

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the additional allocation of €593,597 under the Local Improvement Scheme which is...

Jul 26, 20211 min read

Department approves €61,815 for Ardmore Coastal Erosion & Flood Risk Management Study

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the approval of €61,815 by the Office of Public Works for a coastal erosion...

Jul 26, 20212 min read

Repligen Corporation to create 130+ new jobs in Waterford

33,000 square foot LEED Silver Advance building at IDA Butlerstown to be fit out by Repligen to expand their bioprocessing manufacturing...

Jul 21, 20212 min read

Bausch & Lomb to create a further 130 jobs in Waterford

€90 million investment a further vote of confidence by B&L in Waterford ·150 jobs to be created during the construction phase Waterford...

Jul 16, 20213 min read

Local media in Waterford need State support to secure viable future

News outlets and local radio in Waterford should benefit from State support in a proposed alternative public service media charge to...

Jul 14, 20212 min read

5 projects at Waterford Institute of Technology to receive investment in capital equipment

Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has this morning welcomed the announcement that Waterford Institute of Technology is to receive funding...

Jul 12, 20212 min read

Vaccination certificates should be rolled out across indoor venues

Bingo and community halls should be prioritised in next phase of reopening The expected reopening of indoor hospitality for vaccinated...

Jul 9, 20212 min read

Over €145,000 for Waterford Organisations Under Covid Stability Fund

Waterford Fine Gael Senator Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement which is part of a €4.5 million in COVID Stability funding...

Jun 26, 20211 min read

Approval of funding for 100% of successful applications for TAMS tranche 21 hugely welcome

€25m in TAMS paid out in 2021 Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the approval by Minister for Agriculture, Food and...

Jun 26, 20212 min read

Sinn Féin unwilling to supporting the fight against serious crime

Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane walks out of Dáil during vote on Special Criminal Court The Sinn Féin party does not support the fight...

Jun 23, 20212 min read

Extension of Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme for employers

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation...

Jun 21, 20213 min read

Affordable Housing Bill passes all stages in the Seanad

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins and party spokesman on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has welcomed the passage of the...

Jun 16, 20211 min read

€101,180 for Waterford under Community Monuments Fund

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the allocation of €101,180 for five Waterford projects under the 2021 community...

Jun 15, 20212 min read

€570,000 for Waterford under ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund’

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the allocation of an additional €570,000 for Waterford City and County Council...

Jun 1, 20212 min read

Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for businesses in Waterford

The Economic Recovery Plan launched by the Government today sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in...