By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Meeting The ongoing tension between Wexford County Council and the media appears to continue unabated and the issues switched from advertising and broadcast press coverage to a ‘censorship ban’ on the elected members and controlling what they can and can’t say to the followers who voted for them.Continue reading “Council attempt to ‘gag’ elected members”
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Ballindaggin Boil Water Notice is lifted…after 12 weeks!
By Dan Walsh Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Wexford County Council the boil water notice issued on the Ballindaggin Public Water Supply Scheme on March 9th last has been lifted with immediate effect. Customers have been notified following the completion of remedial works on this supply and receipt of satisfactoryContinue reading “Ballindaggin Boil Water Notice is lifted…after 12 weeks!”
€20m energy savings in the South East
By Dan Walsh The County Councils of Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny working closely with 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA), have all exceeded the 33% energy reduction target set in the National Climate Action Plan. According to a report launched today (Thursday); “You could lap Wexford 43,000 times with the energy saved. Wexford saved 269 millionContinue reading “€20m energy savings in the South East”
Tenants locked out of their new homes!
By Dan Walsh at Gorey and the April meeting of Wexford County Council Speaking at the April meeting of Wexford County Council Chairman of the Council’s Strategy Policy Committee for Housing, Cllr Joe Sullivan, stated that there were, at least three locations where houses were completed and ready for occupation, but for whatever reason hadContinue reading “Tenants locked out of their new homes!”
Statement from Council Communications Officer
By Dan Walsh David Minogue, Communications Officer, at Wexford County Council, issued the following statement this evening. It is published here on WexfordLocal.com without alteration or comment: “It is unfortunate and regrettable how an email intended to create opportunity for an improved working relationship and to avoid future discord can be misinterpreted so as toContinue reading “Statement from Council Communications Officer”
Breakdown in communications
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council Meeting Proposed conditions attached to an advertising deal with editorial control and conditions between Wexford County Council’s Head of Communications, David Minogue, and the Managing Director of South East Radio, Eamonn Buttle, publicly leaked and published in a national newspaper at the weekend, fitted the agenda at yesterday’sContinue reading “Breakdown in communications”
Wexford town waits on twinning interest with Ukraine?
By Dan Walsh Correspondence has been received by every County Council in the country by an individual requesting a twinning arrangement with a city, or region, in Ukraine “as a basis for showing specific public support for local European democracy, which is being defended in the current war.” In response, Wexford County Council have acknowledgedContinue reading “Wexford town waits on twinning interest with Ukraine?”
Can the dog come to the beach?
By Dan Walsh A canine conundrum has emerged ahead of the bathing season, which may not be here just yet, but can’t be too far away! Ms Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services, presented a draft copy of the Wexford County Council Beach Bye-Laws 2022 to members at the March meeting where it emerged that manyContinue reading “Can the dog come to the beach?”
Local concerns about wind turbines?
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber A notice of motion by Cllr John Fleming regards the Draft Plan and wind turbines was eventually withdrawn following a discussion at Monday’s March meeting of Wexford County Council at Carriglawn. Cllr Fleming was calling to amend Section 5.7 of Volume 10 energy contained in the Draft PlanContinue reading “Local concerns about wind turbines?”
Refugees at Rosslare Harbour
By Dan Walsh Chief Executive Officer Tom Enright gave an update on refugees arriving at Rosslare Harbour and he gave the figure at 1,171 with more expected on two sailings into the port later in the week. “One-third of those arriving are under 18 years old,” he told Monday’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council.Continue reading “Refugees at Rosslare Harbour”
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