By Dan Walsh at the July meeting of Wexford County Council The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon recently confirmed that he has signed the commencement order providing for a substantial increase in litter fines. From September 1st, 2026, the fixed-payment on-the-spot fine for littering will rise from €150 toContinue reading “Illegal dumpers “should be locked up in jail?””
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Taghmon school food production awareness project
By Dan Walsh A unique Food and Horticultural Project at St. Fintan’s National School, Taghmon, has concluded following a very successful inaugural year. Developed by Ann Marie Laffan of Wexford County Council and funded through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, the inspiration for the project came from Principal Willie Cleary, who noted that many children noContinue reading “Taghmon school food production awareness project”
Gorey Market House project ready to commence
By Dan Walsh The formal signing of contracts to commence construction on the Gorey Market House Regeneration Project has been signed and Nevin Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the landmark regeneration of one of Gorey’s most significant historic buildings. Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, stated, the contract signing marked anContinue reading “Gorey Market House project ready to commence”
Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.
By Dan Walsh Local authority meetings are renowned for the regular commentary on dog fouling and littering; therefore, it would be anticipated that public representatives will be delighted to inform their supporters that litter fines are to be increased to €250. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon today (Thursday)Continue reading “Fines for littering and dog waste rises to €250.”
€13.49m for Wexford storm damage repairs
By Dan Walsh Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Ministers of State Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer today announced Department of Transport funding of €40 million to address the damage caused to regional and local roads by Storm Chandra last January. Wexford County Council is to receive €13.49 million. Minister for Housing, Local Government andContinue reading “€13.49m for Wexford storm damage repairs”
Cllr Frank Staples is Rosslare Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh Cllr Frank Staples was elected Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, on Friday morning. Cllr Staples was elected having been proposed by Cllr Lisa McDonald and seconded by Cllr Jim Codd. Cllr Staples thanked his fellow councillors and officials andContinue reading “Cllr Frank Staples is Rosslare Cathaoirleach”
Cllr Joe Sullivan resigns from the Fianna Fáil Party
By Dan Walsh at the annual meeting of Wexford County Council on Friday “I must make a very hard decision. Whether it be for better or worse, to resign from the Fianna Fáil Party and remain in the Council for the remainder of this term as an Independent councillor working for the people of theContinue reading “Cllr Joe Sullivan resigns from the Fianna Fáil Party”
Cllr Lisa McDonald is Wexford Council Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at the annual meeting of Wexford County Council Long serving Cllr Lisa McDonald (Fianna Fáil) has been elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, on Friday afternoon. Cllr McDonald, proposed by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy (Fianna Fail) and seconded by Cllr GerContinue reading “Cllr Lisa McDonald is Wexford Council Cathaoirleach”
Cllr Pat Kehoe is Cathaoirleach
By Dan Walsh at the annual meeting of Enniscorthy Municipal District There are 173 names listed as serving Enniscorthy town and district since 1855, however, this morning at the annual meeting in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, Cllr Pat Kehoe became the first ‘Kehoe’ to get his name on the board when he was elected CathaoirleachContinue reading “Cllr Pat Kehoe is Cathaoirleach”
“Let this be a year of ambition”; Mayor of Wexford Cllr Vicky Barron
By Dan Walsh at Council Chamber, Wexford Many people in attendance at the election of Mayor of Wexford held in the Council Chamber, Wexford, on Tuesday evening, were impressed by the positive and ambitious future view of Wexford pledged by the Mayor Vicky Barron in her opening speech. WexfordLocal.com publishes the full speech in theContinue reading ““Let this be a year of ambition”; Mayor of Wexford Cllr Vicky Barron”
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