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Wexford Council Chamber A notice of motion by Cllr John Fleming regards the Draft Plan and wind turbines was eventually withdrawn following a discussion at Monday’s March meeting of Wexford County Council at Carriglawn.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?”
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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”
Ballindaggin water is good again!
Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber On March 9th WexfordLocal.com were informed by Irish Water that heavy rainfall led to the deterioration in water quality at the water treatment plant in Ballindaggin and a Boil Water Notice was issued with immediate effect to protect the health of 193 consumers. No more was heard! At Monday’s meetingContinue reading “Ballindaggin water is good again!”
Tony Larkin retires from Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Council Chamber Today (Tuesday) was the final working day in the office at Carriglawn Headquarters for popular Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Services, Economic and Development and Planning at Wexford County Council, Tony Larkin, who has taken well-earned retirement after 42 years of public service. In-house tributes were dueContinue reading “Tony Larkin retires from Wexford County Council”
Wexford Remembers
By Dan Walsh A local ceremony of reflection and remembrance took place at Wexford County Council headquarters at Carricklawn, Wexford, this afternoon. Cllr John Hegarty, Deputy Mayor, welcomed the attendance. “We are here today to remember those who have been affected by Covid 19; those healthcare and frontline staff who have put their lives atContinue reading “Wexford Remembers”
The missing councillors!
By Dan Walsh While attending today’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities many parents may be addled by their children asking about the absence of the local councillor – the one that came to the house a few years ago and Daddy threatened Mammy that if she didn’t vote… – well, they are not on the reviewingContinue reading “The missing councillors!”
Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place
By Dan Walsh Irish Water and Wexford County Council stated this evening (Monday) they wished to jointly remind customers supplied by the Wexford Town Public Water Supply, that the Boil Water Notice issued on Friday due to high turbidity remains in place. Ronan Walsh, Water Operations Lead for Irish Water said; “Our number one priorityContinue reading “Wexford Boil Water Notice remains in place”
Wexford Women’s Coalition launched
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council Women’s Coalition was officially launched in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on Wednesday by renowned Wexford soccer referee Michelle O’Neill, the first Irish referee to officiate at an Olympic Games. Made up of the six female councillors, the Coalition was established to support an increase in the numberContinue reading “Wexford Women’s Coalition launched”
BREAKING NEWS; Boil Water Notice issued for Ballindaggin
By Dan Walsh Heavy rainfall today has led to the deterioration in water quality at the water treatment plant in Ballindaggin and, consequently, Irish Water working in partnership with Wexford County Council and having consulted with the Health Service Executive, and a Boil Water Notice is being issue with immediate effect to protect the healthContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS; Boil Water Notice issued for Ballindaggin”
Women helping women is what the Women’s Coalition serves to do”- Cllr Maura Bell.
By Dan Walsh The Women’s Coalition vision is “a county with equal representation at all levels of society, including politics; that Wexford is a place of equal opportunity with a parity of voice reflecting the diversity of its population.” and the official launch of Wexford County Council’s Women’s Coalition takes place on Wednesday 9th March in theContinue reading “Women helping women is what the Women’s Coalition serves to do”- Cllr Maura Bell.”
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