Tag Archives: Oireachtas

By Dan Walsh Funding to the tune of €319,000 has been announced for several connected hubs across Wexford under the Connected Hubs Scheme to enable them to enhance and add capacity to their remote working infrastructure and to assist hubs to deal with COVID related challenges. €64,789.00 goes to Kilanerin Community Centre to upgrade existing remoteContinue reading “€319,000 funding for Wexford remote working hubs”

By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced details of 39 successful organisations in receipt of grant aid from the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme 2021. Three County Wexford groups are included; Tuaisceart Loch Garman CCE, Craanford, and Kilmuckridge Monamolin CCE (each receives €2,000) and Kiltra School of Music, Wellingtonbridge (€1,000). MinisterContinue reading “Music bursaries for three Wexford groups”

By Dan Walsh The Oireachtas has published a report (yesterday) on the impact of Brexit and makes 53 recommendations in a range of areas about how Ireland can be best placed to address the ongoing repercussions of the decision of the UK to leave the European Union. Senator Malcolm Byrne was one of the twelveContinue reading “How Brexit may impact on Wexford?”

By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent Deputy Verona Murphy addressed the Dáil on Wednesday speaking on the Post Office Network motion submitted by the private members group. Deputy Murphy said; “Last October, the Government was put on notice that if there was no movement on the post offices, we would revisit the issue, and here weContinue reading “Deputy Murphy on the future of post offices”

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has been allocated €673,000 by government for redesigning outdoor areas and street furniture for street dining across the county this summer. The funding comes from the Street Furniture – Outdoor Infrastructure Fund. According to Senator Malcolm Byrne; “This is a significant commitment to help support business but also soContinue reading “11 shares €673,000 for street dining”

By Dan Walsh The Government has allocated €26,775 for two projects to support biodiversity in Co. Wexford. €15,300 is aimed at estates across that have been identified where there are active community groups who maintain the estates green/open space areas. The estates have not been selected yet. The funding will also be used to continueContinue reading “€26,775 for Wexford Biodiversity Projects”

By Dan Walsh Gorey-based Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the New Ireland Commission established today (Friday) with the aim of exploring how to build co-operation and partnerships on this island, in health, in education, in the economy, and in other areas. It is a progressive initiative that looks to bring people from differentContinue reading “Sen. Byrne appointed to New Ireland Commission”

By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has welcomed the announcement by Agriculture and the Marine Minister, Charlie McConalogue of government investment amounting to €445,000 for harbours and piers across Co. Wexford. One quarter of the funding (€111,750) will be provided by Wexford County Council. Most of the cost will be spent at Kilmore Quay withContinue reading “€445,000 for Wexford Harbours and Piers”

By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has called for the new Office of the Gambling Regulator to be in Gorey. The North Wexford public representative was speaking in a Seanad debate on forthcoming gambling legislation. Senator Byrne recalled that in 2007, the then Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, promised that the planned Office of theContinue reading “Is gambling office in Gorey a safe bet!”

By Dan Walsh Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has fond memories of Wexford General Hospital and got his first job as a surgical intern there back in 2003, however, he is unfamiliar with current concerns at the hospital. The Tánaiste was replying to a question from Independent Deputy Verona Murphy during Questions on Promised Legislation in theContinue reading “Tánaiste has “fond memories of Wexford””