By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the positive progress being made in relation to regularising pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Minister Browne, who along with his Fianna Fáil Party colleagues, campaigned for an end to the two tier structure which saw someContinue reading “Positive news for school secretaries and caretakers”
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Discover free library services during Level 5
By Dan Walsh The five libraries across County Wexford at Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford town are closed under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, but library services remain open to the public. You can continue to use your library 24/7 and free of charge online too! · join the library online; · download eBooks and eAudiobooks; · read magazinesContinue reading “Discover free library services during Level 5”
North Wexford Park and Ride
By Dan Walsh Following a parliamentary question Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne T.D. has welcomed a commitment from Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan T.D., to review the assessment of North Wexford Park and Ride locations. The Transport Minister says that the National Transport Authority (NTA) will review the potential forContinue reading “North Wexford Park and Ride”
Vandals score ‘own goal’ at Bree pitch
By Dan Walsh An investigation is taking place into a serious incident at Bree United’s Astro pitch at Macmine were a vehicle was used to vandalise the surface in a mindless act of anti-social behaviour that occurred around 1.10am this morning. It appears that the intention was to drive across the pitch when the vehicleContinue reading “Vandals score ‘own goal’ at Bree pitch”
Kerosene spill in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council are investigating a kerosene spill in the wastewater network in Bosheen, New Ross. Crews are working to establish the extent of the spillage and will carry out a clean-up operation afterwards. While the clean-up works take place, there may be a risk of intermittent odours. If odour issues are noted,Continue reading “Kerosene spill in New Ross”
Lifeboat crews prevented ‘serious loss of life’
By Dan Walsh “If it wasn’t for the work of the three lifeboat crews out in force eight conditions I fear there could have been a serious loss of life,” that is the opinion of Rosslare RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager David Maloney, speaking in the wake of yesterday’s dramatic sea rescue off Hook Head. “IContinue reading “Lifeboat crews prevented ‘serious loss of life’”
Additional funds for Justice and Equality
By Dan Walsh Following his first Budget as Minister of State for Law Reform, Wexford TD James Browne has welcomed the additional funding for the Department of Justice and Equality within the 2021 Budget – a record €3 billion allocation to fund important changes within the Justice sector for next year. This amounts to anContinue reading “Additional funds for Justice and Equality”
“Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan
By Dan Walsh The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has written a Pastoral Letter to the people of the Diocese of Ferns for the month of November in which he asks that the people of the Diocese now double down on their efforts to reduce the instances of Coronavirus and that throughout November (theContinue reading ““Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan”
Advance payment for 3,747 Wexford farmers
By Dan Walsh Advance payments under the 2020 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), worth €34.857 million to 3,747 County Wexford farmers commenced yesterday (Monday). Welcoming the news Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform told WexfordLocal.com; “These payments are a vital support for County Wexford farmers and contribute greatly to maximising income and cashContinue reading “Advance payment for 3,747 Wexford farmers”
Minister Browne backs medical card for over 70s
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has backed the move to extend medical cards for over 56,000 people over the age of 70. He welcomes Cabinet’s approval for the reduction in prescription charges and the Drugs Payment Scheme. Under the new measures the gross income limit forContinue reading “Minister Browne backs medical card for over 70s”
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