By Dan Walsh at Mountgarrett Bridge The proposed one-month closure of Mountgarrett Bridge, near New Ross, for essential remedial works was raised at last Monday’s May meeting of Wexford County Council where there were calls for Kilkenny County Council to engage with Wexford County Council to discuss the matter. Cllr John Dwyer first raised theContinue reading “Calls for Councils to engage on Mountgarrett Bridge”
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Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting An unprecedented challenge on Cllr Joe Sullivan’s behaviour in office as current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council may have cast the local political system into pending chaos following a five-hour marathon monthly meeting in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, this afternoon. The criticism first emerged duringContinue reading “Cllr Sullivan defends role as Cathaoirleach”
€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.
By Dan Walsh at monthly meetings in Gorey and Enniscorthy. At today’s (Tuesday) monthly meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council held in the Council Chamber at Presentation Arts Centre it emerged that the estimated cost of road repairs is in the region of €2.5 million. Reporting on General Road Maintenance, Roads Engineer, Neil Dempsey toldContinue reading “€ millions required for road repairs in Gorey and Enniscorthy.”
Council facing major challenge fixing roads
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Special Meeting At a special Wexford County Council meeting held yesterday (Monday) addressing the theme of ‘flooding and the impact to the roads network,’ it was revealed that the volume of water flowing through Enniscorthy town centre during the recent floods reached an astonishing 300,000 litres per second.Continue reading “Council facing major challenge fixing roads”
No show local politicians’ anger Enniscorthy flood victims
By Dan Walsh at IFA Centre, Enniscorthy A speaker at a public meeting held in the IFA Centre on Saturday evening expressed concern about the absence of councillors – “It is disgraceful that councillors are not here” – as flood victims, local residents, and business owners advocated for an expedited agreement on a flood reliefContinue reading “No show local politicians’ anger Enniscorthy flood victims”
Derelict and vacant property in the news
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has issued its five-year retrospective infographic on Derelict and Vacant Property within County Wexford. The Planning Department is responsible for dealing with derelict property within the county in accordance with the Derelict Sites Act 1990. This Act allows the council to enforce the remediation of such sites by servingContinue reading “Derelict and vacant property in the news”
New housing development opens in Gorey
By Dan Walsh Cathaoirleach of Wexford Council Cllr. Joe Sullivan welcomed An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Minister for Housing, James Browne TD to Gorey on Friday to officially open the new homes at Radharc Na Beannóige, Ramsfort, Gorey. The event marked a significant milestone in the delivery of affordable housing in County Wexford with theContinue reading “New housing development opens in Gorey”
Call for income review for housing applicants
By Dan Walsh A Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District councillor will appeal on behalf of families to the Department and Minister for Housing to review social housing income thresholds in County Wexford and across Ireland on behalf of several families. Cllr Joe Sullivan, who is also current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, explained the plan toContinue reading “Call for income review for housing applicants”
Elected Wexford women seeking gender parity
By Dan Walsh Wexford Women Together, previously known as the Women’s Coalition, has been launched to acknowledge the notable milestone of eight female councillors currently serving on Wexford County Council. Wexford Women Together has formulated a new strategy and action plan setting out their core goals and objectives to inspire and empower women in WexfordContinue reading “Elected Wexford women seeking gender parity”
Casting your vote in Presidential Election
By Dan Walsh The election for President of Ireland to replace Michael D. Higgins will be held on Friday, with voting open from 7am to 10pm. The important message to the public is to participate in the electoral process and make use of your right to vote, as such opportunities are infrequent. On the ballotContinue reading “Casting your vote in Presidential Election”
