top of page
Search
Local media in Waterford need State support to secure viable future
News outlets and local radio in Waterford should benefit from State support in a proposed alternative public service media charge to...
Jul 16, 20213 min read
5 projects at Waterford Institute of Technology to receive investment in capital equipment
Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has this morning welcomed the announcement that Waterford Institute of Technology is to receive funding...
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Vaccination certificates should be rolled out across indoor venues
Bingo and community halls should be prioritised in next phase of reopening The expected reopening of indoor hospitality for vaccinated...
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Over €145,000 for Waterford Organisations Under Covid Stability Fund
Waterford Fine Gael Senator Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement which is part of a €4.5 million in COVID Stability funding...
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Approval of funding for 100% of successful applications for TAMS tranche 21 hugely welcome
€25m in TAMS paid out in 2021 Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the approval by Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Jun 26, 20211 min read
Sinn Féin unwilling to supporting the fight against serious crime
Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane walks out of Dáil during vote on Special Criminal Court The Sinn Féin party does not support the fight...
Jun 26, 20212 min read
Extension of Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme for employers
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation...
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Affordable Housing Bill passes all stages in the Seanad
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins and party spokesman on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has welcomed the passage of the...
Jun 21, 20213 min read


€101,180 for Waterford under Community Monuments Fund
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the allocation of €101,180 for five Waterford projects under the 2021 community...
Jun 16, 20211 min read
€570,000 for Waterford under ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund’
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the allocation of an additional €570,000 for Waterford City and County Council...
Jun 15, 20212 min read
Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for businesses in Waterford
The Economic Recovery Plan launched by the Government today sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in...
Jun 1, 20212 min read
Climate Bill must ensure the continued viability of sustainable farming in Waterford
The Climate Bill must not undermine the continued viability of sustainable farming across Waterford, a Fine Gael Senator has said. The...
May 31, 20212 min read


Eligibility of Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) Extended
Businesses operating from a non-rateable premises such as a home office or hot-desk now eligible for help with fixed costs Self-employed...
May 23, 20213 min read


3,000 vacant local authority homes targeted for refurbishment in 2021
Additional Government support to refurbish and re-let 96 homes in Waterford this year. Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins and...
May 21, 20212 min read
Waterford City and County Council fully committed to delivering North Quays
The news that Waterford city and county council is to terminate its contract with Falcon Real Estate Development is regrettable but will...
May 17, 20212 min read
€278,802 allocated for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways in Waterford
€278,802 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Waterford, as part of the...
May 13, 20212 min read


Waterford businesses should apply for new round of Online Retail Scheme
Waterford businesses should apply for funding under the new round of the Online Retail Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator...
May 4, 20212 min read
Significant Milestone’ as application for Technological University submitted
A significant milestone has been reached by the application to establish a Technological University (TU) for the South-East and must now...
May 1, 20212 min read


Cummins welcomes new BAI funding for Independent Commercial Radio Sector
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has today (Thursday) welcomed the allocation of €100,000 to WLRFM and €80,000 to Beat 102/103 as...
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Outdoor Enhancement Scheme must be made available to all hospitality businesses
The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme should be amended to encompass all hospitality businesses, including so called ‘wet pubs’, a Fine...
Apr 28, 20212 min read
bottom of page


