Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed news that housing commencement figures in Waterford have exceeded 1,000 units in the last 12 months.   Recent figures published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have outlined that a total of 1,039 homes commenced construction in Waterford in the period from April 2025 to March 2026.   The number of homes commenced in Waterford during this period is the fourth highest in

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD will today turn the sod marking the official commencement of works on a major upgrade to a water treatment plant in Ballinamuckin West Waterford.   The €29.5 million water treatment plant will deliver a safe, robust, and resilient drinking water supply for homes and businesses across Dungarvan and the surrounding areas.   Minister Cummins said: “This investment will make a real difference to daily life for peo

• New landmark aviation operations officially launched at Waterford Airport Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the official commencement of Search and Rescue aviation operations by Bristow Ireland Ltd, at an official launch event held at Waterford Airport this afternoon.   The commencement of this landmark 10-year contract will provide for the day and night-time operation of four helicopter bases served by six AW189 helicopters, in

New Fire stations for Tallow and Kilmacthomas 6 new Fire Appliances & Support Vehicles   Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has today confirmed an allocation of €8.7m worth of funding to Waterford City & County Council, that will lead to the construction of brand-new state-of-the-art fire stations for two communities in County Waterford and the acquisition of fire tender appliances, support vehicles and equipment.   A new fire station will be c

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed progress on the much-needed treated water storage project in Lismore. He confirmed that Uisce Éireann will seek permission for the project in the next couple of weeks.   The project will now go through the statutory planning process as part of Uisce Éireann’s ongoing programme of work in Lismore to strengthen and protect the local drinking water supply.   Minister Cummins said: “I have worked exte

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the expansion of the Vacant Property Grantwhich is aimed at tackling above shop vacancy.   Under new measures which were signed off by Cabinet today, this extended grant aims to bring underutilised space above existing commercial premises into use as homes. The Vacant Above The Shop Grant, will provide potential funding of up to €135,000 to convert vacant space into residential use, where the comm

• 19 housing units will comprise of a mix of 3 & 4 bed homes starting at €300,000.   Waterford Fine Gael Minister John Cummins has announced approval for two further Affordable Purchase schemes, which will be constructed in both Crooke and Kilmacthomas.   Approval has been issued to Waterford City and County Council from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for 9 three-bed units in Crooke and 10 units (5 three-bed units and 5 four-bed units) in Kilmacthoma

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD today (Friday March 20 th ) attended the official launch of a series of landmark Safe Routes to School projects across County Waterford – which will provide safe, sustainable and healthy transport options to school communities in Butlerstown and Kilmacthomas. A series of engagements began at Scoil Mhuire National School in Butlerstown. As part of the Safe Routes to School Programme, €300,000 was provided by Go

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed this morning’s announcement that €1,474,020 has been allocated to bring more local authority homes back into use in County Waterford.   Minister Cummins said that the Voids Programme Funding is making more efficient use of our existing housing stock, which will bring more homes back into active use throughout the county.   “The Voids Programme supports local authorities in making vacant homes read

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government and Waterford TD John Cummins has today announced just over €4 million in funding for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older and Disabled People across Waterford. Minister Cummins secured a 30% increase in funding on last year’s allocation from his own Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Department will provide over €3.45 million in funding and Waterford city and county council will contribute over €600,000,

Minister of State John Cummins has announced the activation of a significant new partnership between builders and Uisce Eireann to speed up wastewater infrastructure to unlock housing supply in Waterford and across the country.   The new initiative allows developers to construct water infrastructure to Uisce Eireann standards for up to 40 units allowing builders to help with the acceleration of housing delivery where existing Uisce Eireann wastewater treatment capacity is not

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed this morning’s announcement that rural roads in County Waterford are set to benefit from funding of €506,930 under the Local Improvement Scheme.   Minister Cummins noted today’s announcement provides €17.55 million for rural roads across the country, which marks an increase of €2 million for the scheme.   “I’m delighted to see funding announced for rural roads and laneways in Waterford. The fundin

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the announcement that Waterford airport will be eligible for operational funding support under the regional airports programme, once scheduled passenger services resume. The publication of the new Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030 today confirms the continuation of various capital and operational funding supports for safety, security and sustainability at Ireland’s regional airports, ultimatel

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed news that commencement figures in Waterford for January 2026 are the highest in Ireland. The Department of Housing. Local Government and Heritage today published the monthly commencement figures for January 2026 including the usage levels of modern methods of construction. In January 2026, 2,046 units were commenced nationwide. This represents an increase of 73% compared to the same month last yea

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has confirmed that new house price limits of €345,000 for Local Authority Home Loans in Waterford are set to come into force in Q2 2026. The Local Authority Home Loan is a Government-backed mortgage for first-time buyers and fresh start applicants. It can be used to purchase a new or second-hand property or for a self-build project. A Local Authority Home Loan provides up to 90% of the market value of the prop

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the allocation of €30,879,588 for essential maintenance and repair work national, regional and local roads across Waterford City & County €23,253,950 will be allocated to regional and local roads while a further €7,625,638 has been ringfenced for the repair and maintenance of the county’s national road network. €1.127m will go toward the maintenance of regional and local roads, while €670,000 has

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the allocation of €1,986,000 toward the continued development of Dunmore East Harbour in County Waterford. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD today announced the allocation of €27 million for capital projects in Ireland's publicly owned harbours through the 2026 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. €1,000,000 of the funding has been allocat

54 housing units at Clover Lawns, Summerfields will comprise of 2, 3 & 4 bed homes starting from €255,000   Waterford Fine Gael Minister John Cummins has announced that Waterford’s fifth affordable purchase scheme has been approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and will be constructed at Clover Lawns, Summerfields in Waterford City.   The site, which has planning permission, is located off the Kilbarry LIHAF road and adjacent to two previous phas

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD visited Passage East today to meet with those affected by recent flooding.   It follows the Waterford Fine Gael TD’s meeting with OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran yesterday ahead of his visit to Waterford on Sunday.   Supports remain available to affected households and businesses such as the Emergency Response Payment (ERP) and the Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme. There is a three-stage approach to the

A young family’s experience of buying their first home with Government support shows what can be achieved when first-time buyers explore the schemes designed for them.   Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD is urging prospective homeowners to reach out to their Fine Gael TD or Senator to help them explore what they are eligible for and how the supports can be combined to make home ownership a reality.   He did as it emerged over 36,000 homes were