By Dan Walsh Minister of State at the Department of Health Mary Butler has launched a report of the findings from an innovative telehealth pilot which set out to provide a 12-week telehealth intervention to 50 patients in Wexford with a chronic illness. Telehealth refers to the use of electronic and telecommunication technologies to supportContinue reading “New Telehealth pilot support for Older People”
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Missing teenager is located
An Garda Siochana issued a statement this afternoon confirming that “Scarlet Bright has been located safe and well.” The 13 years old was last seen in Wexford town at 4pm on Wednesday evening. Gardai would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
Missing teenager in Wexford town
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13 years old Scarlet Bright, who was last seen in Wexford town at 4pm, yesterday (Wednesday). Scarlet is described as 5’ 5” in height, of strong build with shoulder length black hair. When last seen she was wearing all black casual clothing. Anyone withContinue reading “Missing teenager in Wexford town”
Wexford company fined for quarry fatality
A North Wexford company were fined €175,000 at a sitting of Wexford Circuit Court, before Judge Martin Nolan, following an investigation into a fatal accident that occurred on April 1st, 2016. Faser Court Limited pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 54(2) Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations 2008 Contrary to Section 77(2)(c)Continue reading “Wexford company fined for quarry fatality”
EPA Report focuses on Wexford water quality
By Dan Walsh Over 99.5% of samples taken in 2020 across Ireland’s 740 public drinking water supplies are compliant for microbiological and chemical standards producing water that is safe to drink according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Drinking Water Report. This work continued throughout 2021, with an additional six supplies removed so farContinue reading “EPA Report focuses on Wexford water quality”
Gardai renew appeal for witnesses
By Dan Walsh Gardaí in Thomastown are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N25 at Gaulstown in Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, on Wednesday evening December 1st, 2021. The incident occurred at approximately 6.30pm and involved two cars. The driver of one of the cars, a Wexford womanContinue reading “Gardai renew appeal for witnesses”
Confusion reigns around animal welfare
By Dan Walsh Over €130,000 has been allotted to animal welfare organisations in County Wexford at a time when the hunting industry has been wiped out and point-to-point racing is about to be axed due to insurance difficulties resulting in the destruction of the livelihoods of hundreds of people who have contributed with dignity andContinue reading “Confusion reigns around animal welfare”
Seizure of goods at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 11,660 ‘L&M’ brand cigarettes, 20 litres of spirits and almost 224 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort last week. The seized goods have a combined retail value of over €10,200, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €7,700. The smuggled cigarettes and alcohol were discoveredContinue reading “Seizure of goods at Rosslare Europort”
War at sea becomes war of words at Council meeting
By Dan Walsh An incident at sea involving an Irish registered trawler, the Mary J from Kilmore Quay, who was put off her fishing grounds by the Irish Navy vessel, the William Butler Yeats, was raised at today’s meeting of Wexford County Council held in ‘the Street’ at Carricklawn Headquarters, Wexford, under Covid-19 guidelines, byContinue reading “War at sea becomes war of words at Council meeting”
Liam Mellows remembered in Castletown
By Dan Walsh The annual Liam Mellows Commemoration ceremony took place today (Sunday) at his graveside in Castletown Cemetery where Sinn Féin’s Johnny Mythen became the first Wexford TD since 1924 to deliver the oration. “I am humbled and proud to speak at the graveside of this great Irishman,” said Deputy Mythen who described MellowsContinue reading “Liam Mellows remembered in Castletown”
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