By Dan Walsh Waiting lists concerns at Wexford General Hospital were aired on tonight’s edition of RTE’s Prime Time by Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy who was on the programme to comment on today’s Covid-19 plan announcement by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Deputy Murphy said the people have lost confidence and Level 5 is notContinue reading “Wexford General Hospital “mismanagement”; Deputy Murphy”
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South East priorities created in new forum
By Dan Walsh The first-of-its-kind South East First Citizens Accord has created a Forum of the First Citizens from Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford who are coming together with the key goal of addressing the structural challenges faced by the South East. The region is particularly vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic having had theContinue reading “South East priorities created in new forum”
Beer seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized nearly 17,000 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort following the search of an Irish registered truck that had disembarked a ferry from Pembroke, Wales, last Monday. The consignment was seized following routine profiling aimed at identifying alcohol products that may be diverted onto the market without payment of theContinue reading “Beer seized at Rosslare Europort”
Minister Browne launches Wexford PPN Disability Report
By Dan Walsh There has been a positive welcome for the Wexford PPN Disability Report which was launched by Zoom Link on Monday night by the Minister for State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, in an hour-long presentation on disability in Co. Wexford featuring many speakers includingContinue reading “Minister Browne launches Wexford PPN Disability Report”
Enniscorthy Flood Relief is ‘not for signing’
By Dan Walsh The Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme documents are with the OPW and Wexford County Council, but they are certainly not on the Minister’s desk in Dublin, so there is no point in local delegations to the Minister’s office demanding a signature anytime soon. The matter rose in a tide of frustration and persistentContinue reading “Enniscorthy Flood Relief is ‘not for signing’”
Gorey Town Park; “Are we stopped at €2.76m?”
By Dan Walsh There were robust exchanges concerning the delay in completing Gorey Town Park and the escalating cost of the project when members assembled electronically for the March meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council held by Microsoft Teams within the Covid-19 guidelines last Tuesday. Cathaoirleach Cllr Joe Sullivan, who described the situation as ‘aContinue reading “Gorey Town Park; “Are we stopped at €2.76m?””
Cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized approximately 13,400 cigarettes and 830 grams of tobacco following the search of a Czech registered van at the Wexford port yesterday (Monday). The illicit cigarettes branded ‘Benson & Hedges Option’, ‘Rothmans’, ‘L&M Red’, ‘L&M Blue’ and tobacco branded ‘Drum’, have an estimated retail value of over €10,000,Continue reading “Cigarettes seized at Rosslare Europort”
Contracts signed for Arthurstown plant
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council has signed contracts with the Sisk Group to begin works on the new wastewater plant in Arthurstown also serving the areas of Ballyhack and Duncannon providing wastewater treatment for the equivalent of almost 1,875 people. Chairman of New Ross Municipal District, Cllr Michael Whelan warmly welcomed the news of the contract signing with the Sisk Group stating;Continue reading “Contracts signed for Arthurstown plant”
Fatal workplace incident at Caim
A man in his 40’s has died following a workplace incident at a grain stores premises at Caim, near Enniscorthy, at 9.50 am this morning. The man was struck by a loader. The deceased has been a long-term employee of the company and is from the locality. Separate investigations are being carried out by AnContinue reading “Fatal workplace incident at Caim”
Oil spillage threat to wildlife near Courtown
By Dan Walsh There are serious ecological concerns in North Wexford after an oil spillage was discovered this afternoon in the Ounavarra River at Courtown Woods close to Courtown Harbour. Wexford County Council has ordered a major investigation. Walkers in Courtown Wood were distracted by a strong smell from the river and thick oil streaksContinue reading “Oil spillage threat to wildlife near Courtown”
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