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”
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€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”
Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne has been appointed to the high-profile Seanad Brexit Committee which on behalf of the Oireachtas shall look at how Brexit is impacting on various parts of society and how legislators should respond. The twelve-member committee will look at issues as diverse as trade, agriculture, education and transport –Continue reading “Senator Byrne appointed to Brexit Committee”
Every vote counts for new Gorey school
By Dan Walsh Three weeks ago, Minister for Education and Skills, Norma Foley TD, announced that Gorey would be getting a long awaited and much needed new, state of the art secondary school next year. The Department of Education has handed the decision as to who would run this school to parents; the parents in the areaContinue reading “Every vote counts for new Gorey school”
€5,000 for Wexford Communities Fund
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the allocation of €5,000 to Wexford Community Sponsorship Group through the 2020 Communities Integration Fund. “The Communities Integration Fund provides communities with an opportunity to lead integration activities, which reflect and support their own diversity. Community Sponsorship Groups offerContinue reading “€5,000 for Wexford Communities Fund”
Positive news for school secretaries and caretakers
By Dan Walsh Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne has welcomed the positive progress being made in relation to regularising pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Minister Browne, who along with his Fianna Fáil Party colleagues, campaigned for an end to the two tier structure which saw someContinue reading “Positive news for school secretaries and caretakers”
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