Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John CumminsTD has confirmed that funding approval has been granted by his Department for nine social homes in the village of Kilmacthomas, in County Waterford. The turnkey units, comprised of seven apartments and two further units acquired via Part V, will be situated at Railway View, Kilmacthomas. Three one-bed apartments and four two-bed apartments will form part of the development. These apartments will be built on the

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John CumminsTD has welcomed the announcement that 27 new Gardaí will be assigned to the Waterford Division. 207 new Gardaí brings the force’s strength to its highest level in the history of the organisation. Of those attesting today, 136 are men and 71 are women. They will be assigned to Garda divisions across the country by the Garda Commissioner, with 84 going to the Dublin Metropolitan Region, 76 to the Eastern Region,

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD says that Budget 2027 will provide an unprecedented level of funding to deliver homes across the country. Budget 2027 will provide a significant income tax package, reduce childcare costs for working parents and provide supports for vulnerable cohorts such as pensioners, carers and those with a disability. It will also provide infrastructure funding to unlock the delivery of homes, while providing record fun

Budget 2027 will help people to get ahead in their lives and provide targeted supports to proof against the cost of living, Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has said. Minister Cummins said due to Fine Gael’s management of the economy, and despite global instability, the country and Waterford continue on a strong and resilient path with more economic resources deployed to assist hard working families. Minister Cummins said the financial pa

Five Waterford Wexford ETB projects set to benefit from €1.6million national fund Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD, has welcomed the allocation of €52,829 worth of capital funding for five local youth projects, as part of a €1.6million national fund. The funding, which was announced today by Minister for Education, Hildegarde Naughton TD, will support minor works, equipment purchases and facility upgrades in youth services nationwide, ben

• Applications open for Arts Capital Investment Fund from October 1st Community and voluntary groups in Waterford can apply for funding to a €6m fund from tomorrow, Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD, has said. Minister Cummins said the Arts Capital Investment Fund will support arts and culture facilities and organisations throughout the country to purchase equipment and undertake refurbishment works including climate action upgrades, healt

• Applications open for new Community Sport Facilities Fund, with enhanced funding opportunities for sports clubs Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD, is encouraging local sports clubs to prepare applications for a new funding round, which opens next week. Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced that the next round of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF) will open for registrations on Monday Se

- Waterford City Cultural Quarter Creative Hub at 25/26 O’Connell Street - €7.5m - City Centre Office Accommodation at 22 Lady Lane - €7.6m - Dungarvan Innovation and Enterprise Hub at 18-20 O’Connell Street - €7.1m Waterford Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has today announced the allocation of €22.65 million to Waterford under the newly established Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. The Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD has welcomed the expansion of the Education Therapy Service (ETS) to three Waterford schools – St. Martin’s Special School, St. Joseph’s Special School and St. John’s Special School. Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD today announced the expansion of the Education Therapy Service (ETS), with a further 19 special schools to benefit from the service. The Education Therapy Service (ETS)

The latest figures released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage show that 853 new homes were commenced throughout Waterford in the first seven months of the year, an increase of 605% on the 121 homes that were commenced during the same period last year. Nationwide, a total of 18,974 new homes were commenced since the start of the year, an increase of 152% on the 7,539 homes commenced in the first seven months of 2025 and representing the second

• 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