By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today announced funding for key infrastructure projects under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) Call 1. Five major infrastructure projects across Wexford are to receive funding under the HIIF. The purpose of the HIIF is to support direct investment in infrastructure required to unlock the development ofContinue reading “Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery”
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Marine matters between Kilmore Quay and Pembrokeshire
By Dan Walsh at the May meeting of Wexford County Council Calls to ensure that the proposed sub-sea fibre optic cable system at the 12 nautical mile limit to the extent of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of Kilmore Quay be safe for trawlers and fishermen was voiced at today’s (Monday) monthlyContinue reading “Marine matters between Kilmore Quay and Pembrokeshire”
3.4kms new water mains for Gorey
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced plans to replace old and damaged water mains in Gorey and installing 3.4 kms of new, modern pipes that will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses. The works commencing this month will run over phases to minimise disruption. Beginning with Phase 1 atContinue reading “3.4kms new water mains for Gorey”
Minister Browne welcomes Uisce Éireann plans
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann and Minister James Browne have welcomed the Commission for Regulation of Utilities’ (CRU) final determination on Revenue Control 4 (RC4), providing the framework for the delivery of water and wastewater services up to 2029. As part of this, Uisce Éireann has today set out a comprehensive programme of projects, giving clear visibility ofContinue reading “Minister Browne welcomes Uisce Éireann plans”
Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge meeting at Gorey Civic Offices Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council has voted 9-1 calling on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for Kilmichael Windfarm due to the overwhelming opposition to the project by the residents in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper, Slievebawn, Monaseed Demense and Kilmichael Gorey.Continue reading “Council says ‘No’ to Kilmichael Windfarm”
Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.
By Dan Walsh No to Kilmichael Wind Farm Community Group committee have requested that WexfordLocal.com publish its statement in reply to the one published from Regnum Renewables as part of our report. WexfordLocal.com is happy to oblige. The statement reads as follows; “We welcome Regnum’s engagement by means of a prepared statement to Wexfordlocal.com. They speakContinue reading “Statement from No to Kilmichael Wind Farm group.”
Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny
By Dan Walsh Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District will consider a motion on the agenda submitted by Cllr Joe Sullivan. It reads as follows; “This Council of the Gorey / Kilmuckridge Municipal District calls on Regnum Renewables to withdraw their proposal for “Kilmichael Windfarm” in the townlands of Mount Nebo, Craan Upper,Continue reading “Kilmichael Windfarm project faces Council scrutiny”
Challenges faced by fishing sector
By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay The fishing industry faces challenges from unpredictable weather, reduced EU quotas, and the existence of different quotas for boats using the same fishing grounds. I visited Kimore Quay today, where there are 23 trawlers and 25 lobster boats. Add the shoreline facilities and fishing supports around 500 jobs andContinue reading “Challenges faced by fishing sector”
Coastal erosion poses major problem
Dan Walsh reports from Courtown today During the February meeting of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, members expressed concern regarding the issue of coastal erosion and advocated for appropriate measures to address the matter. Enda Brennan, the Executive Engineer responsible for Environmental matters, was reminded by members about the damage at Kiltennel and theContinue reading “Coastal erosion poses major problem”
2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has revealed that major improvements to local wastewater treatment facilities will soon begin in Tagoat and Rosslare Strand. The current wastewater treatment infrastructure is overloaded and therefore a new wastewater pump station and wastewater network are required to transfer flows for treatment at Rosslare Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will includeContinue reading “2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare”
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