Wexford Council secures €70m for new homes delivery

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”

Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has welcomed the strong level of public interest shown at a recent Affordable Housing Information Event for the An Lisín Mór development in Coolballow, Wexford. The event, held at Whites Hotel, attracted a significant attendance of prospective homebuyers eager to learn more about the upcoming release of homes underContinue reading “Strong public interest for ‘An Lisín Mór’, Wexford.”

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”

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”

Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge

By Dan Walsh at Mountgarrett Bridge The proposed one-month closure of Mountgarrett Bridge, near New Ross, for essential remedial works was raised at last Monday’s May meeting of Wexford County Council where there were calls for Kilkenny County Council to engage with Wexford County Council to discuss the matter. Cllr John Dwyer first raised theContinue reading “Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge”

Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting An unprecedented challenge on Cllr Joe Sullivan’s behaviour in office as current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council may have cast the local political system into pending chaos following a five-hour marathon monthly meeting in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, this afternoon. The criticism first emerged duringContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach”

Sign fell down at 1798 Centre

By Dan Walsh A large portion of the signage on the roof at the entrance of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy has come crashing to the ground. The unprecedented incident happened last week ahead of the busy Easter period at the Centre, however, the soothing news is that the Centre continues to welcomeContinue reading “Sign fell down at 1798 Centre”

€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.

By Dan Walsh at monthly meetings in Gorey and Enniscorthy. At today’s (Tuesday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at Presentation Arts Centre it emerged that the estimated cost of road repairs is in the region of €2.5 million. Reporting on General Road Maintenance, Roads Engineer, Neil Dempsey toldContinue reading “€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.”

Council facing major challenge fixing roads

By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Special Meeting At a special Wexford County Council meeting held yesterday (Monday) addressing the theme of ‘flooding and the impact to the roads network,’ it was revealed that the volume of water flowing through Enniscorthy town centre during the recent floods reached an astonishing 300,000 litres per second.Continue reading “Council facing major challenge fixing roads”