By Dan Walsh Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ossian Smyth TD today (Tuesday) launched the next phase of the school retrofitting pathfinder programme. Two Co. Wexford schools are included in the programme; St Kevin’s National School at Tara Hill, Gorey andContinue reading “Plans for two Co. Wexford schools”
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New special school for Gorey
By Dan Walsh A new Special School to cater for young people with autism and complex learning needs up to 18 years of age is expected to be established in Gorey for the 2024/25 School year. This was after analysis by the National Council for Special Education (NSCE) and the Department found that the levelContinue reading “New special school for Gorey”
Bright plans for Enniscorthy and Bunclody
By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Tom Enright visited Enniscorthy last week and addressed proceedings at the launch of The Dome Training Centre and Sensory Garden at Gort na Greine, where he presented a positive picture of future developments for Enniscorthy. Mr. Enright extended sincere congratulations to Michael Devereux andContinue reading “Bright plans for Enniscorthy and Bunclody”
€1m Emigrant Park opens at New Ross
By Dan Walsh at New Ross The €1 million Emigrant Park located beside the boardwalk, with its eternal flame, and enhances the Dunbrody Visitor Centre on the quayside at New Ross was officially opened today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. The Park, funded by the Department of Rural andContinue reading “€1m Emigrant Park opens at New Ross”
€224,500 for Enniscorthy and New Ross projects
By Dan Walsh Two innovative Wexford projects are to receive funding of €224,500 under the Community Safety Innovation Fund. The Enniscorthy “Community Plants and Places” project will receive €150,000 with Cumas New Ross receiving €74,500 for its “Safety in the Community” Project. Welcoming the funding Deputy Paul Kehoe said that the Community Safety Innovation FundContinue reading “€224,500 for Enniscorthy and New Ross projects”
Deputy Kehoe welcomes Budget 2024
By Dan Walsh Wexford Deputy Paul Kehoe has said that Fine Gael is tackling the cost-of-living challenges by cutting taxes and helping those most in need and added that Fine Gael is committed to putting more money in people’s pockets in Budget 2024 by cutting tax and the USC (Universal Social Charge), Deputy Kehoe toldContinue reading “Deputy Kehoe welcomes Budget 2024”
Gambling Regulation Bill threat to Irish racing media rights
By Dan Walsh Wexford’s Minister James Browne is under attack from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) after he criticised its decision to sanction a €47 million media rights deal for Irish racing. The lucrative deal with Racecourse Media Group and Sports Information Services was confirmed in May, with five of the country’s 26 tracks belatedly signingContinue reading “Gambling Regulation Bill threat to Irish racing media rights”
Howlin bids farewell to the Dáil
By Dan Walsh Long serving Wexford TD of 36 years Brendan Howlin has announced that he will not be contesting the next General Election. A school teacher from Wexford town, the popular Labour Party deputy has represented Wexford in Dáil Éireann since 1987. In a statement issued this morning, Deputy Howlin said; “It has beenContinue reading “Howlin bids farewell to the Dáil”
More centres added to Ukraine programme
By Dan Walsh A meeting of the Ukrainian Community Response Forum took place earlier this month where members reported on activity in their respective areas and highlighted some particularly difficult cases. A presentation on the Local Authority led Offer A Home programme showed an increasing number of both Ukrainian and Irish families who entered informalContinue reading “More centres added to Ukraine programme”
Gorey calls on Government to resolve pay and staff shortages
By Dan Walsh in Gorey St. Aidan’s Day Care Centre at Gorey has reopened its Respite Service today (Friday) following a decision made at a management meeting yesterday (Thursday) and a visit from Anne Rabbitte, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthContinue reading “Gorey calls on Government to resolve pay and staff shortages”
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