By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Deputy Johnny Mythen (Sinn Féin) used Dáil Éireann Question Time on Thursday to raise the urgent need for increased Government funding for Wexford County Council to deal with the critical situation of the chronic structurally distressed roads within the county, as verified in a report by the Local Government Audit Service.Continue reading “Wexford roads “need emergency assistance””
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Towns to get their own Regeneration Officers
By Dan Walsh A new ‘Town Centre First’ policy aimed at revitalising towns and villages supported by targeted funding for regeneration and support for ‘above shop’ and town centre living has been published by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. For the first time, towns will also gain their own dedicatedContinue reading “Towns to get their own Regeneration Officers”
€4.4m for walking and cycling in Wexford
By Dan Walsh Commuters and nature enthusiasts are expected to benefit from National Transport Authority funding of €4.4m allocated to Wexford County Council for high quality upgrades for walking and cycling infrastructure announced today. Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “I am pleased that Wexford County Council has been awarded funding which is part of an overallContinue reading “€4.4m for walking and cycling in Wexford”
Sen. Byrne calls for exams hybrid model
By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has been urging that clarity be provided for this year’s students since last summer and today he reiterated his call that a hybrid model of predicted grades and sat exams be used again for this year’s Leaving Certificate class. “Those in this year’s Leaving Cert experienced as much disruptionContinue reading “Sen. Byrne calls for exams hybrid model”
Confusion reigns around animal welfare
By Dan Walsh Over €130,000 has been allotted to animal welfare organisations in County Wexford at a time when the hunting industry has been wiped out and point-to-point racing is about to be axed due to insurance difficulties resulting in the destruction of the livelihoods of hundreds of people who have contributed with dignity andContinue reading “Confusion reigns around animal welfare”
Extra staff to create more Wexford homes
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council is to recruit six additional staff, three with technical skills and three in administration, focussed solely on the delivery of social and affordable homes in County Wexford in the years ahead. Wexford Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne has welcomed the announcement. He told WexfordLocal.com; “Building homes is our topContinue reading “Extra staff to create more Wexford homes”
Challenges on primary school guidelines
By Dan Walsh Government guidelines introducing face coverings in primary schools is causing immediate concerns in the school communities and is likely to escalate into national headlines with one Wexford teacher challenging An Taoiseach and the Minister for Education on the ethics of the decision. Principal of Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh, Judy Ní Ifearnáin, has takenContinue reading “Challenges on primary school guidelines”
Hot meals for five Wexford schools
By Dan Walsh Five Wexford schools benefitting an additional 1,624 primary school pupils has been added to the Hot Meals Programme. The schools being invited to participate are currently availing of the cold lunch option under the School Meals Programme. They are Clonroche National School, St Senan’s National School, Enniscorthy, Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes, ConventContinue reading “Hot meals for five Wexford schools”
Slaney Foods funding of almost €2m
By Dan Walsh Slaney Foods in Clohamon, Bunclody, is to receive €1,988,519 in funding for agri-food projects to help producers identify new markets and expand their offerings following Britain’s exit from the EU. Wexford Fine Gael Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com ; “This funding announced by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, will allow Slaney Foods to tapContinue reading “Slaney Foods funding of almost €2m”
University status planned for next May
By Dan Walsh The long-awaited Technological University of the South East (TUSE) will see a merger of IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology on May 1st 2022. It will be the fifth of its kind in the country and will include a campus in Wexford. Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris T.D. made theContinue reading “University status planned for next May”
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