By Dan Walsh Senator Malcolm Byrne has informed WexfordLocal.com of a commitment by Older People’s Minister, Mary Butler T.D., that she will bring forward legislation early this year that will ease the financial burden on farm families and small business owners who avail of the Fair Deal Scheme toward nursing home costs. There are dozensContinue reading “Good news for farm families and small business”
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€2.7m investment in Wexford Fire Service
By Dan Walsh County Wexford will get a new fire engine, there will be continued support for the new fire station in New Ross, refurbishment works for Gorey Fire Station and continued upgrades to communications and mobilisation systems. Welcoming the announcement Minister James Browne said; “This is a very welcome announcement for Wexford. Works areContinue reading “€2.7m investment in Wexford Fire Service”
Government warned of transport chaos
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy and former IRHA President has warned that government action is needed immediately to prevent truck drivers from being stranded for Christmas, as transport chaos erupts. When asked by Claire Byrne on RTE Radio this morning if she believed drivers could be stuck in their cabs for ChristmasContinue reading “Government warned of transport chaos”
Funding for Wexford animal welfare
By Dan Walsh €108,000 has been granted to five animal welfare organisations in Co. Wexford announced today by the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue T.D. €50,000 goes to Wexford SPCA, c/o The Vet Centre, Distillery Road, Wexford. €24,000 for North Wexford SPCA, Rafter St., Gorey. €16,500 for Seal Rescue Ireland, Courtown Harbour. €15,500 for NewContinue reading “Funding for Wexford animal welfare”
Deputy Murphy supports Mental Health
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy, along with her colleagues in The Regional Independent Group of TDs, have secured cross party support for their motion on Mental Health which was brought to the Dail floor on Wednesday morning. Speaking from Leinster House Deputy Murphy said “Referrals for mental health services have significantly increasedContinue reading “Deputy Murphy supports Mental Health”
€94.5k splashed out on Wexford pools
By Dan Walsh Funding to the tune of €94,589 in supports is to be provided to leisure centres in Wexford to assist them through what has been an extremely challenging time. The funding is being provided as follows: Brandon House Hotel Leisure Centre – €6,100 Club Amber, Amber Springs Hotel – €6,100 Club Vitae ClaytonContinue reading “€94.5k splashed out on Wexford pools”
€50m for walking and cycling in your village!
By Dan Walsh Funding of €50 million is to be made available to local authorities for investment in walking and cycling projects administered for the Department of Transport by the National Transport Authority with the aim of developing high quality cycling and walking away from the cities and targeted at towns and villages in ruralContinue reading “€50m for walking and cycling in your village!”
“Frontline workers deserve a break!”
By Dan Walsh New Ross-based Cllr Michael Sheehan has called on the Government and the Registration Councils to waive the Nursing, Healthcare and Teaching Council fees for 2020 as a token appreciation of their work through the pandemic. Cllr Sheehan told WexfordLocal.com that frontline workers deserve a break. “I have called for a tax creditContinue reading ““Frontline workers deserve a break!””
Christmas bonus payment from early December
By Dan Walsh Local Minister James Browne TD has received confirmation from his colleague, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphries TD, that the Christmas bonus on social welfare payments will be issued from week beginning December 7th. Minister Browne told WexfordLocal.com; “I welcome confirmation from the Minister that the Christmas bonus will be paid thisContinue reading “Christmas bonus payment from early December”
€295,595 for Wexford Enterprise Centres
By Dan Walsh Funding of €295,595 has been granted to three Enterprise Centres in Co. Wexford. €99,400 will be granted to the Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre, €52,800 to the Hatch Lab in Gorey and €144,395 to Wexford Enterprise Centre. Commenting on the good news, Paul Kehoe TD said; “I am really pleased to seeContinue reading “€295,595 for Wexford Enterprise Centres”
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