• 8 new homes to be delivered as part of wider 27-home Garrán Pryne development Waterford Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD, has confirmed that funding approval has been granted by his Department, for eight starter purchase home units in the village of Tallow, in County Waterford. The Garrán Pryne development, on the Michael J. Prendergast Road in Tallow, is currently being developed by DFL David Flynn Ltd in partnership with Waterford City

Waterford Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD, has announced an allocation of €465,000 from his Department to refurbish the iconic William Vincent Wallace Plaza in Waterford City. William Vincent Wallace Plaza, often referred to as the Millenium Plaza, has long served as a hard-landscaped civic landscape in the heart of the city. While it has played an important role for events and gathering over its 25-year history, an opportunity now exists to

The introduction of new planning exemption regulations which come into effect today (July 27th) will make it easier for homeowners in Waterford to adapt and improve their homes while reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins has said. This includes allowing a detached home in your back garden between 32sqm-45sqm. Minister Cummins said the reforms deliver on a commitment in the Programme for Government to cut red tape, re

• New developments in Ferrybank and Kilmacow will help meet local housing demand Minister of State Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD today launched two new housing developments in South Kilkenny, both of which were funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Minister Cummins officially cut the ribbon on the 16-home Abbeymount Housing Development in Ferrybank, before moving on to open the 25-home mi

• €782,826.89 to be paid out in supports to applicants for five-month period from March to July 2026 Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, has confirmed that 852 farmers and contractors are set to benefit from funding of €782,826.89 under the Fuel Income Support Scheme. Minister Cummins said: “This will go a long way for farmers and contractors across County Waterford who were hit hard by rising fuel costs in the spring. It’

• Government Publishes Local Democracy Taskforce Report and Launches Ambitious Implementation Plan • Major programme of reform will enhance the role of Councillors in Waterford and nationwide, strengthen local decision-making and deepen engagement between communities and local government Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, has today published the Local Democracy Taskforce Report and launched the Local Democracy Taskforce G

New development will comprise of a mix of 10 Starter Home Purchase Units and 18 social homes Waterford Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD, has confirmed that funding approval has been granted by his Department for ten starter home purchase units in the village of Ardmore, in County Waterford. This comes hot on the heels of approval for 18 social housing units in the same development, paving the way for the development of 28 new homes to proce

State Apology to the survivors of Bill Kenneally Thank you Ceann Comhairle, At the outset, I want to acknowledge the survivors who are here with us today in the gallery and those who may be watching this debate at home. This day belongs to you. Your courage in coming forward, your determination to pursue the truth and your perseverance in seeking justice deserves our deepest respect and admiration. For many years, you fought for what should never have been so difficult to obt

• Service goes live from 8am on Monday 6th July Waterford Fine Gael Minister, John Cummins TD, has described the commencement of 24/7 primary PCI and emergency cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford from Monday, July 6th at 8am as a landmark moment for medical care across the entire South-East region. Minister Cummins said: “Monday will be a really significant day for Waterford and the entire South-East region. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for cardiac serv

Carers in Waterford will benefit from significant improvements to the Carer’s Allowance means test starting today according to Fine Gael Minister John Cummins. The weekly income disregard for Carer's Allowance will increase from €625 to €1,000 per week for a single person, and from €1,250 to €2,000 per week for a couple - meaning a two-adult household earning up to roughly €110,000 will now keep their full Carer's Allowance payment, rising to around €138,000 for a partial pay

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has announced the allocation of €5.53million in special funding for Waterford local roads as part of Storm Chandra Damage Remediation allocations. The storm in late January caused significant damage to a number of roads across the county. Minister Cummins has engaged extensively since to ensure funding to help address the issues in the aftermath of the severe weather event. Minister Cummins said: “I’m delighte

The 9% VAT rate for small businesses in the hospitality, tourism, and food industries will protect jobs and help businesses thrive, said Minister of State for Planning & Local Government and Waterford Fine Gael TD, John Cummins. Minister Cummins said today’s reduction in VAT for hospitality will help businesses remain competitive, continue to create jobs and provide quality services in our local communities across County Waterford. “In Fine Gael, we know that running a busine

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has today announced a series of changes to rural housing planning policy for Rural and Gaeltacht areas in County Waterford. These changes are the biggest overhaul of rural housing rules for two decades, representing a fundamental shift away from overly rigid and restrictive planning practices that have held rural communities back. The aim of the draft National Planning Statement (NPS) on rural housing is to e

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has today announced the allocation of €49,249,864 to Waterford via the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund. The funding will directly unlock the delivery of almost 3,000 homes The Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) is a new Government fund worth €1bn over five years – aimed at speeding up housing construction, by paying for key infrastructure such as roads, water, electricity and transport link

The Principal, Deputy Principal and Chairperson of the Board of Management of Scoil Gharbháin met with Minister for Education, Hildegarde Naughton TD in Leinster House this morning. The meeting was organised by Minister John Cummins TDand was attended by Minister Mary Butler TD and an official from the Department of Education’s Planning and Building unit. Scoil Gharbháin outlined their accommodation requirements at the outset. The meeting was constructive, and progress

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the announcement of €601,193 for five Waterford projects under the 2026 Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD has announced that a €4.8million fund will support the delivery of 57 Local Authority marine infrastructure projects nationwide. Over the past five years, this scheme has supported 161 projects with a combined inve

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has hailed today’s sod turning event at Waterford Airport as a red letter day for Waterford and the wider South-East region. The Waterford Fine Gael TD was speaking as the sod was turned at Waterford Airport, paving the way for a long-awaited runway extension that will ultimately lead to the return of commercial flights for the first time since 2016. Speaking at the event, Minister Cummins said: “This is a

• Once off financial support of up to €30,000 to be administered by the Local Enterprise Office, with initial up to €5,000 ex gratia payment • Microfinance loan support of up to €50,000 with no repayments for first six months Fine Gael Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD has confirmed that a comprehensive support package has been approved by Government for businesses, community, and sporting organisations impacted by the devastating fire at Ty

Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD has tonight said Government is assessing how to support businesses and groups impacted by the old Jute factory fire. Minister Cummins said he has spoken with his Fine Gael colleague - Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD on how his Department can assist. Minister Cummins said: “Government, across a number ofDepartments, will look at standing up a humanitarian scheme to assist busin

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government and Waterford Fine Gael representative, John Cummins TD has expressed his shock and sadness relating to the fire at the old Jute Factory site in Waterford City overnight. Waterford Fire Services have brought a major fire which broke out at the commercial premises in Tycor on Saturday evening, May 9th under control. The building has been extensively damaged and fire services operations continue at the site this morning, as memb