80 Co. Wexford projects get funding

By Dan Walsh Minister James Browne TD and his Cabinet Colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, this week announced successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026. In Co. Wexford 80 projects will benefit from over €250,000 under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026. Regarding the Co. WexfordContinue reading “80 Co. Wexford projects get funding”

Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.

By Dan Walsh Local authority meetings are renowned for the regular commentary on dog fouling and littering; therefore, it would be anticipated that public representatives will be delighted to inform their supporters that litter fines are to be increased to €250. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon today (Thursday)Continue reading “Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.”

€13.49m for Wexford storm damage repairs

By Dan Walsh Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Ministers of State Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer today announced Department of Transport funding of €40 million to address the damage caused to regional and local roads by Storm Chandra last January. Wexford County Council is to receive €13.49 million. Minister for Housing, Local Government andContinue reading “€13.49m for Wexford storm damage repairs”

Cllr Joe Sullivan resigns from the Fianna Fáil Party

By Dan Walsh at the annual meeting of Wexford County Council on Friday “I must make a very hard decision. Whether it be for better or worse, to resign from the Fianna Fáil Party and remain in the Council for the remainder of this term as an Independent councillor working for the people of theContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan resigns from the Fianna Fáil Party”

€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, along with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, marked a significant occasion for Enniscorthy with the completion of a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme. Speaking at the Water Treatment Plant at Vinegar Hill, overlooking the town, Minister Browne noted the criticalContinue reading “€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed”

Blue Flag raised above Duncannon

By Dan Walsh A new generation of Duncannon residents have grown up since 2007 with the absence of a Blue Flag, however, the tide has turned in 2026 and the community was excited by the Duncannon Blue Flag Raising Ceremony that took place on Friday. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan said; “ItContinue reading “Blue Flag raised above Duncannon”

Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties

By Dan Walsh Local Fine Gael Cllr Robbie Staples has backed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s call for stronger action on derelict properties, stating that “tackling dereliction is essential if Ireland is to address its housing shortage.” Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Cllr Staples said; “I fully agree with the Tánaiste. We have derelict and vacant buildings right acrossContinue reading “Cllr Staples demands action on derelict properties”

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”

Fáilte Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin

By Dan Walsh at Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin, Creagh, Gorey The new 22-unit social housing estate named Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin at Creagh, Gorey, was officially opened today (Friday) by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD. Minister Browne said; “When we discuss housing delivery, we easily fall into talking aboutContinue reading “Fáilte Cúirt Dhairmaid Uí Shúilleabháin”

Mary Lou McDonald visits Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy On Monday night Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald addressed a packed crowd in the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy on the theme ‘The Cost of Living’.  Accompanied by local TDs Johnny Mythen and Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, she set out Sinn Féin’s measures to make life affordableContinue reading “Mary Lou McDonald visits Enniscorthy”