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Government launch Fine Gael plan to reform apprenticeships
On Monday (19th April) the Government launched a new five-year plan to overhaul the apprenticeship system, a Fine Gael Senator John...
Apr 22, 20212 min read


High court rejection of An Taisce’s appeal to cheese plant welcome
Decision paves the way for Glanbia to commence construction of a continental cheese manufacturing plant at Belview Waterford Fine Gael...
Apr 20, 20212 min read


Cummins welcomes progress on longstanding issues for Community Employment Supervisors
Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has described the news that proposals have been finalised between the Department of Social Protection and...
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Cummins welcomes state-of-the-art facilities for outdoorwater-based activities in Tramore & Ardmore
Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement that €19 million will be invested nationally to develop 22...
Apr 15, 20213 min read
Sinn Féin has litany of questions to answer over internal database containing voter information
Serbian Facebook Manager disappears from Vice-President Michelle O’Neill’s account Sinn Féin has a litany of questions to answer...
Apr 14, 20212 min read


Law prohibiting social media management abroad after Sinn Féin revelations will ensure greater trans
New laws preventing political parties from having social media accounts managed outside Ireland will ensure greater transparency and...
Apr 12, 20213 min read


New €70m Transitional LEADER Programme a positive step in the ‘Our Rural Future’ plan
Waterford Leader allocated €2,222,644 Local Groups urged to apply for funding immediately Ground-Up approach of LEADER a key plank of...
Apr 9, 20212 min read


Cummins calls on An Taisce to reconsider Glanbia court action
Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has strongly criticised An Taisce and accused the body of delaying a massive €140 million investment in a...
Mar 31, 20212 min read


New scheme to increase outdoor dining capacity in Waterford
A new scheme delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Waterford City and County Council will help tourism and hospitality...
Mar 31, 20212 min read


New Government plan will support the recovery of our tourism and hospitality sector and help create
A new Government plan reflecting changes in living and working patterns during Covid-19 will maximise the recovery for all parts of our...
Mar 29, 20212 min read


Successful Webinar on Farm Safety and CAP held with Waterford agricultural community
On Thursday last (25th March), Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins hosted a very productive engagement with the wider Waterford...
Mar 29, 20212 min read


Hot School Meals Programme extended to 3 schools inWaterford City
The Hot School Meals Programme will be extended to 3 primary schools in Waterford, a Fine Gael Senator has said. The schools in Waterford...
Mar 26, 20213 min read


€370,134 for Waterford Greenway under Outdoor Recreation Scheme
Waterford Senator John Cummins has today (22nd March 2021) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development,...
Mar 22, 20212 min read


New €5.5 million CLÁR 2021 programme launched
10% increase on 2020 funding New Innovation Measure to support communities to develop and test new project ideas and encourage outside...
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Waterford City to receive €27,661,564 for transformative Urban Regeneration and Development projects
22 separate projects earmarked for investment by Waterford Council in the wider Viking Triangle & Cultural Quarter areas. Total...
Mar 15, 20214 min read


Decision imminent on South-East URDF applications
22 separate projects earmarked for investment by Waterford Council in the wider Viking Triangle & Cultural Quarter areas Waterford Fine...
Mar 8, 20212 min read


Cummins calls for revised grants for private water supplies to reflect costs involved
Senator also calls for deadline for claims under the scheme to be extended due to lockdown Grants for private water supplies must be...
Mar 5, 20213 min read


LOCAL GOVERNMENT (USE OF CCTV IN PROSECUTION OF OFFENCES) BILL 2021
Senator John Cummins speech on Private Members’ Bill Seanad Éireann, 5 March 2021 On the 18th January this year the Irish Examiner ran a...
Mar 5, 20213 min read


€247,270 for Waterford under Measure 2 of the OutdoorRecreation Infrastructure Scheme
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement that two Waterford projects will share an allocation of...
Mar 4, 20212 min read


N24 upgrade from Waterford to Limerick must be included in revisedNational Development Plan
Minister agrees to meet Government Oireachtas members in relation to the route Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins today challenged...
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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