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Feb 4, 20222 min read
Waterford Airport Cleared for Take Off
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, who is a former member of the board at Waterford Airport has welcomed the news today that An...

Feb 2, 20223 min read
Cummins warns public of phenomenal demand for Passports
Urging those who plan on travelling this year to check their passport A projected threefold increase in passport applications for 2022,...
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Potential to repurpose nearly 5,000 vacant homes across Munster through local authority schemes
Fine Gael is inviting stakeholders to take part in an online meeting on how to target Munster’s 29,000 vacant homes and almost 7,000...


Jan 27, 20222 min read
New IDA Advance Building Solution to commence construction in the coming weeks
The contract for the construction of the third Advance Building Solution at IDA Butlerstown Business Park has been awarded to JJ Rhatigan...
Jan 27, 20222 min read
20% increase in funding for Vacant Home Officer to tackle empty houses across Waterford
A 20% increase in funding for the Vacant Homes Officer (VHO) in Waterford City and County Council will ensure even further progress can...
Jan 23, 20223 min read
Tánaiste anticipates that all Search & Rescue Bases will be Maintained
Eagerly awaiting An Bord Pleanála decision on Waterford Runway extension expected shortly Speaking in Seanad Eireann on Wednesday 19th...
Jan 20, 20222 min read
31% Increase in House Commencements reported in Waterford in 2021
2,516 Housing commencement notices reported in the past 5 years hugely encouraging 589 Housing Units commenced construction in 2021...


Jan 16, 20222 min read
State Supported Employment in Waterford increased by 46% in the past decade and now stands at 15,387
IDA Ireland employment now stands at 8,868, an increase of 70% on 2011 Enterprise Ireland employment now stands at 6,519, an increase of...


Jan 6, 20222 min read
Dungarvan Digital Transformation Hub to receive €1,394,822 in Government Support
· Dungarvan Town Centre one of 27 landmark regeneration projects nationwide · Three town centre buildings set to provide 90...

Dec 9, 20212 min read
Portlaw to receive €100,000 under new Town Centre First Plan
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has this morning welcomed the announcement that Portlaw is to receive €100,00 in funding to...


Dec 8, 20212 min read
Infosys BPM to Create 250 Jobs with the creation of a State-of-the-Art Delivery Centre in Waterford
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the decision by the Business Process Management arm of Infosys, a New York...


Dec 8, 20213 min read
€50m live entertainment industry package must benefit entire sector
The success of entertainment sector supports will be judged by who can access the €50 million funding package, a Fine Gael Senator has...


Dec 7, 20212 min read
Extra €25m must be used to help smaller live-events organisations
Access to the Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 must be expanded to smaller performance organisations by eliminating the turnover...


Dec 6, 20212 min read
Green Party have questions to answer requesting withdrawal of financing of young farmers
The Green Party must answer questions regarding its views on agricultural investment in light of MEP Ciarán Cuffe’s letter to banks...


Nov 29, 20212 min read
€15.5 million in funding to develop 84 outdoor adventure projects across Ireland
Including 4 projects in Waterford Waterford allocated €562,141 Major investment in our mountain and forest walks, cliffways, beaches,...


Nov 24, 20213 min read
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins welcomes Minister Patrick O'Donovan to Waterford
Minister visits Reginald’s Tower, Dungarvan Castle, Garda Divisional HQ and sites for Dungarvan Flood Mitigation Projects Waterford Fine...
Nov 24, 20212 min read
Hot School Meals Programme extended St Pauls National School in Waterford City
The Hot School Meals Programme will be extended an additional primary school in Waterford, a Fine Gael Senator has said. St. Pauls Boys...


Nov 17, 20212 min read
Cummins welcomes the establishment of Tegus EMEA HQ in Waterford
Up to 100 jobs to be created over the next 2 years Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement by US...
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Cummins raises concerns over prevalence of TB outbreaks in West Waterford in Seanad Eireann
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins expressed serious concern about the rise of Bovine TB outbreaks in West Waterford with Minister...
Nov 9, 20212 min read
€70m national funding to help food producers diversify and develop post Brexit
Agri-food projects across the country are to benefit from €70 million in national funding to help producers identify new markets and...
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