Author Archives: Dan Walsh

Wexford County Council Gender Pay Gap Report

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. The 2024 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of -1.32 mean and -9.18 % median. Employers with more than 150 employeesContinue reading “Wexford County Council Gender Pay Gap Report”

Welcome for two new members at Wexford County Council

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council special meeting Two new members – Cllr Vicky Barron and Cllr Craig Doyle – were warmly welcomed to Wexford County Council at a special meeting held in the Council Chamber today (Monday) filling the vacancies created by George Lawlor (The Labour Party) and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin)Continue reading “Welcome for two new members at Wexford County Council”

Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann

By Dan Walsh The South Wicklow North Wexford Constituency met in the Coach House, Gorey, last Thursday night to discuss the recent election of Deputy Brian Brennan TD to represent interests in Dáil Éireann and to decide on a Fine Gael nomination to Seanad Éireann. Early in the meeting, a call was made for nominationsContinue reading “Support Cllr Cathal Byrne for Seanad Éireann”

Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle

By Dan Walsh Deputy Verona Murphy convened a meeting of her campaigners and supporters together with the Wexford Independent Alliance councillors in a packed Slaney suite at Talbot Hotel, Wexford, to consult with them regarding her nomination by the Region Independent group to seek to position of Ceann Comhairle. Deputy Murphy set out the circumstancesContinue reading “Mandate for Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle”

Christmas message from Bishop Ger Nash

The annual Christmas message from Bishop Ger Nash, Diocese of Ferns, has been released and is reproduced in full here… Dear Friends, It is lovely, once again, to be able to share a message of greeting and gratitude as we approach the great celebration of Christmas. I hope the year has been kind to you and thatContinue reading “Christmas message from Bishop Ger Nash”

WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week

By Dan Walsh Transport Ministers Eamon Ryan and James Lawless, as well as the Department of Transport, are actively engaging with stakeholders to address the challenges to freight and passenger travel to and from Holyhead Port, following damage caused during Storm Darragh last weekend. This morning, both were fully briefed by Department Officials, the IrishContinue reading “WB Yeats sails to Rosslare Europort from this week”

Search for missing Rosslare teenager

By Dan Walsh Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Evan Dennehy, who is reported as missing from Rosslare Co. Wexford, since Thursday, December 12th 2024. Evan is described as being approximately 6 foot 1 inch in height, with slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, EvanContinue reading “Search for missing Rosslare teenager”

120% increase in UK traffic into Rosslare Europort 

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort is once again playing a strategic role for the country, working in conjunction with shipping partners and the logistics industry by providing additional capacity at the port to help alleviate the issues that are currently being experienced due to the closure of Holyhead port caused by storm damage. Rosslare EuroportContinue reading “120% increase in UK traffic into Rosslare Europort “

New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey

By Dan Walsh In the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight Craig Doyle was chosen by Sinn Féin to fill the vacancy on Wexford County Council created by ex-cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain who was elected to Dáil Éireann in the newly created Wicklow-Wexford constituency in the recent General Election. From Allenwood Drive in Gorey Mr DoyleContinue reading “New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey”