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Scoil Gharbháin have been given approval for four new mainstream classrooms, two new special educational classrooms and an additional three special education tuition rooms, Waterford Minister John Cummins has announced. The agreement between the Department of Education and the school follows a meeting with Minister Cummins, Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton and members of Scoil Gharbháin, including principal Sinéad Uí Ruairc earlier this year. Speaking today, Ministe

The number of Starter Home supports in Waterford has increased, giving a boost to first time buyers, Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has said. Figures show an additional 2,683 Starter Home supports were delivered in Q2 of 2026, including 36 in Waterford, representing a national increase of 45% compared to the same period last year.Since the introduction of these schemes in 2021, over 500 homes have now been delivered locally. Speaking ab

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John CumminsTD has welcomed news that capital funding has been ringfenced for respite and day services at Carriglea Cairde Services Dungarvan. Minister with special responsibility for Disability, Emer HigginsTD today announced capital investment in major disability infrastructure to the value of €9.5m. This funding will be used to fund projects including children’s respite services, refurbishment of residential centre and