By Dan Walsh Independent TD for Wexford, Verona Murphy, raised the issue of the roads funding model with the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, last Thursday in Dáil Éireann. “Many roads around County Wexford are in dangerous condition and are in bad need of repair”, according to Deputy Murphy. Deputy Murphy told the Dáil;Continue reading “‘Wexford roads are dangerous’ says Verona Murphy”
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Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Farmers from all parts of Co. Wexford brought their machinery to Carricklawn today where Wexford County Council held the monthly meeting as they rallied against over regulation and invasive restrictions forced on the everyday lives of farmers and won for support for the Enough Is Enough campaign.Continue reading “Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign”
Climate action plan for County Wexford
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has published the local authority’s Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. The plan was adopted by the Elected Members at the Wexford County Council Meeting on February 12th last. The plan sets out Wexford County Council’s responsibility for enhancing climate resilience, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, across theirContinue reading “Climate action plan for County Wexford”
New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan
By Dan Walsh The first ever Town Centre First Plans for 26 towns across every county was launched in Adare, Co. Limerick, recently and New Ross was the designated pathfinder town for County Wexford and along with the other pathfinder Towns was officially launched at the event. The Plans which were developed in consultation withContinue reading “New Ross gets its Town Centre First plan”
“Get in on the action and join the team!” at Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh Ahead of the official launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, taking place August 4th-11th in Wexford town, the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee is calling on the people of Wexford to volunteer and become part of the world-acclaimed programme of traditional Irish language and music events. The Fleadh is coming to theContinue reading ““Get in on the action and join the team!” at Fleadh 2024”
New Chief Executive will soon be appointed
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”
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”
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