By Dan Walsh Long serving public representative and twice Mayor of Wexford, Cllr David Hynes, who applied to join Sinn Féin in November, has today had his membership approved by Sinn Féin’s Ard Oifig and will begin work with the party immediately. Cllr Hynes has been involved with local politics for 25 years, for manyContinue reading “Cllr David Hynes joins Sinn Féin party”
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Taoiseach ‘very disturbed’ by Enniscorthy dog attack
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, speaking in the Dáil today following a vicious dog attack on a young boy while playing with friends in a public area at Enniscorthy last Sunday, said “enforcement of regulations around animals” needs immediate attention. “Because what has happened is one time too many. And we all haveContinue reading “Taoiseach ‘very disturbed’ by Enniscorthy dog attack”
€700,000 for two Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Projects at Kilmore Quay and Our Lady’s Island are to receive €700,000 in funding for two outdoor recreation projects under the Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors developed in partnership with Comhairle na Tuaithe and a collaborative cross-Government strategy that reflects the views of stakeholders and the public. €500,000 funding goes to Kilmore Quay RecreationContinue reading “€700,000 for two Wexford projects”
Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting
By Dan Walsh In Dáil Éireann today, Independent Deputy Verona Murphy raised the matter that just over a week ago, there was a tornado in south County Wexford. It arose in Haggard and Ramsgrange and travelled to Balliniry and from Balliniry it went to Milltown and Ballycullane on to Clongeen and finally to Foulkesmill, leavingContinue reading “Tánaiste skips Clongeen tornado meeting”
Taoiseach asked for support in Clongeen and Foulkesmills
Johnny Mythen T.D. (Sinn Féin) was on his feet in Dáil Éireann yesterday (Wednesday). The Enniscorthy-based deputy said; “I ask the Taoiseach to replicate the special emergency humanitarian support scheme the Tánaiste recently announced for the people in New Ross and Tullow after flooding in the towns. I am asking for the same support forContinue reading “Taoiseach asked for support in Clongeen and Foulkesmills”
Senator thanks emergency crews
By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has expressed his thanks to the crews at Wexford County Council, the Fire Service, Civil Defence and the ESB and Gardai for all their work during this week’s horrendous weather. Senator Byrne said to WexfordLocal.com; “The teams went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that theyContinue reading “Senator thanks emergency crews”
Minister faces query on dental services in New Ross
By Dan Walsh Serious public concerns about the lack of dentists in the New Ross area taking on patients with medical cards is to be raised with the Minister for Health. Sinn Féin New Ross area representative Marie Doyle told WexfordLocal.com; “I have been contacted by many people in New Ross highlighting the lack ofContinue reading “Minister faces query on dental services in New Ross”
€40,000 for 20 Wexford Men’s Shed groups
By Dan Walsh Twenty Men’s Shed projects across Co. Wexford are to receive funding of €2,000 each. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced today funding of €800,000to support Men’s Sheds nationally. The initiative will see grants provided to assist with running costs such as electricity or insurance bills. Co. Wexford projects toContinue reading “€40,000 for 20 Wexford Men’s Shed groups”
A divided political Wexford?
By Dan Walsh There is some speculation that owing to a growing population in Co. Wexford and a review by the Boundary Commission that Wexford, currently a five-seat constituency could become a six-seat constituency, in reality, divided into two by three seats for election to Dáil Éireann. The options would appear to be a countyContinue reading “A divided political Wexford?”
16 Wexford community centres share €338,011
By Dan Walsh Sixteen community centres’ in County Wexford will receive funding of €338,011 to upgrade facilities which will benefit users of all ages, according to Fine Gael TD, Paul Kehoe. Deputy Kehoe was speaking after Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys announced the successful projects under Category 1 of the Community Centres’Continue reading “16 Wexford community centres share €338,011”
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