By Dan Walsh A new Chief Executive of Wexford County Council will be appointed later this year when the public appointments service completes a competitive recruitment process. Whilst that process is underway, Eddie Taaffe, Director of Services will serve as Interim Chief Executive at the local authority. With outgoing Chief Executive Tom Enright gone fromContinue reading “New Chief Executive will soon be appointed”
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Kilmore Quay water scheme is completed
By Dan Walsh A new community sewerage scheme is completed in Co. Wexford. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council today (Thursday) announced the completion of the Kilmore Quay project which follows the successful completion of new wastewater infrastructure investment in Arthurstown, Ballyhack and Duncannon. The project which involved the construction of a newContinue reading “Kilmore Quay water scheme is completed”
Wexford adopts draft Climate Action Plan
By Dan Walsh The draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 was adopted by the elected members at last Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held in the Council Chamber at Carricklawn, Wexford. Speaking of the adoption of the plan, Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services Housing, Community, Libraries & Arts, Environment & Climate Change, Emergency ManagementContinue reading “Wexford adopts draft Climate Action Plan”
Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!
By Dan Walsh Popular Fine Gael public representative and Mayor of Wexford Cllr John Hegarty will not be standing as a candidate in the forthcoming June local authority election. In a statement, today (Wednesday), Cllr Hegarty said; “I will continue to represent people in my role as councillor and Mayor of Wexford until June andContinue reading “Mayor Hegarty bids farewell to Council duties!”
“We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright
By Dan Walsh at the February meeting of Wexford County Council “We have all worked together to make Wexford better through a shared vision leading to ambitious plans and the capacity to invest. Much delivered, more to come, but Wexford has a bright future,” the departing words of Tom Enright, Chief Executive of Wexford CountyContinue reading ““We worked together to make Wexford better”; Tom Enright”
Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council HQ The annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2024 were launched by An Garda Siochana Wexford in association with Wexford County Council in the Council Chamber, Carricklawn, Wexford. Cllr. Michael Whelan, Chairman of the Joint Policing Committee said; “Wexford County Council enjoys a very close and strong working relationshipContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards launched”
Tributes to Chief Executive Tom Enright
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Tom Enright attends his final meeting of Wexford County Council at Carricklawn Council Buildings this afternoon (Monday) as he bows out from the position of Chief Executive after ten years dedicated service and many tributes will follow in the days and weeks ahead. The tributes have already started, Last weekContinue reading “Tributes to Chief Executive Tom Enright”
Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross
By Dan Walsh New Ross Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Sheehan has welcomed the submission by Wexford County Council and the New Ross Municipal District, which will result in the complete refurbishment of the John Street Grain Store in the town. Cllr Sheehan said: “The project is beyond my expectations and sets out our ambitions for theContinue reading “Refurbishment plans welcomed in New Ross”
Council launches Affordable Housing Survey
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has launched an Affordable Housing Survey where first-time buyers and other applicants who feel they may be eligible to buy or rent an affordable home are invited to complete the survey. Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr John Fleming welcomed the survey and said; “The survey provides a realContinue reading “Council launches Affordable Housing Survey”
Call for ‘gender balance’ in 2024 Local Elections
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council and Women for Election recently hosted an introductory session in the Council Chamber, Wexford County Council to launch a training programme to support women who are interested in running for election in 2024 or in future elections. Over twenty-five attendees enjoyed a programme of speakers which included Cllr MauraContinue reading “Call for ‘gender balance’ in 2024 Local Elections”
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