By Dan Walsh at November meeting of Wexford County Council Rosslare District Sinn Féin Cllr AoifeRose O’Brien secured unanimous support at Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council for a family-focused motion calling on the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to act. Cllr O’Brien’s motion urged the immediate introductionContinue reading “Councillors support for family-focused motion.”
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Public consultation at Hook Lighthouse
By Dan Walsh A public consultation on the proposed development of the Hook Lighthouse campus will take place from 3.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday, November 12th at the Hook Lighthouse Café. Developed in partnership by Hook Heritage CLG, Wexford County Council, Irish Lights, and Fáilte Ireland, the proposed Masterplan aims to improve visitor management andContinue reading “Public consultation at Hook Lighthouse”
Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?
By Dan Walsh Essential street works in Gorey are causing distress, prompting Sinn Féin representatives Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin TD and Cllr Craig Doyle to urge Wexford County Council to suspend Esmonde Street’s one-way system temporarily over Christmas. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin said: “I have been speaking with a number of business owners on Esmonde Street whoContinue reading “Christmas plans for Esmonde Street?”
Increased safety measures along Wexford Quay
By Dan Walsh Wexford Borough Cllr Robbie Staples has welcomed the commencement of works at the Bank of Ireland crossing on Wexford Quay, describing it as “an important step towards making one of Wexford town’s busiest roadways safer for everyone who uses it.” Speaking following the start of construction works, Cllr Staples said the enhancedContinue reading “Increased safety measures along Wexford Quay”
Bunclody CCTV on track for Christmas?
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Municipal District meeting Subject to unforeseen delays, the Bunclody CCTV system is expected to be fully operational within four to five weeks and is viewed as this year’s Christmas present for the town. In reply to a query from Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Enniscorthy MunicipalContinue reading “Bunclody CCTV on track for Christmas?”
€30,000 Ballybrennan conservation work
By Dan Walsh Essential conservation work has taken place at the ruins of the ancient church at Ballybrennan, just off the R730 Ballymackessy-Wexford road in the shadow of Bree Hill. The graveyard surrounding the church ruins contains many fine 18th-century headstones, including several commemorating people killed in the 1798 Rising and the graves of aContinue reading “€30,000 Ballybrennan conservation work”
Wexford County Council prepares for Storm Austen
By Dan Walsh Storm Austen is due to make landfall in County Wexford with high levels of rain from 2am to 8am Friday morning. Flooding may occur across the county, along with strong winds. Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met today (Wednesday) to ensure all necessary preparations are in place for this Orange-levelContinue reading “Wexford County Council prepares for Storm Austen”
Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh at the reopening of the Captain Wafer Hall Speaking at the reopening of Enniscorthy’s Captain Wafer Hall last Monday morning, Wexford County Council Chief Executive Eddie Taaffe praised the local community’s hard work and highlighted what can be achieved when proactive local government is backed by strong ministerial support. Mr Taaffe saidContinue reading “Government and Council can transform Enniscorthy”
Calls to reopen Blackwater Garda Station
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Wexford County Council has the unanimous backing of elected members to call on the Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works “to prioritise and expediate the completion of refurbishment works at Blackwater Garda Station and facilitate its reopening without further delay.” The motion, proposed byContinue reading “Calls to reopen Blackwater Garda Station”
Council offices closed to public on Wednesday
By Dan Walsh All offices of Wexford County Council, including District Offices, Libraries and Civic Amenity Sites will be closed to the public on Wednesday 14th October due to the escalation of industrial action measures among public sector unions. Emergency Services will continue to operate. A central phone line service will also operate. Some services areContinue reading “Council offices closed to public on Wednesday”
