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Further extension to Driving Licences welcome
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement this week of a further extension to driving licenses, due to...
Feb 26, 20213 min read


Seanad Commencement Matter - Touching Hearts 22nd Feb 2021
Minister, I want to thank you for taking this commencement matter this morning. This is a topic which I have had down for consideration...
Feb 22, 20213 min read


€91,946 to support swimming pool operators across Waterford
Further €21,050 in funding coupled with allocations in December brings total for Waterford to €91,946 under the Covid-19 swimming pool...
Feb 17, 20212 min read


€16,342,214 for maintenance and renewal of road network in Waterford
Some €16,342,214 has been allocated for the maintenance and renewal of the road network in Waterford, a Fine Gael Senator has said....
Feb 15, 20212 min read


Waterford City & County Council granted €13,886,500 for walking and cycling infrastructure
Funding of €13,886,500 has been allocated to Waterford City and County Council for walking and cycling facilities which will greatly...
Feb 11, 20212 min read


New Cardiac Cath Lab will have full Interventional Capabilities
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has confirmed that the new 2nd permanent Cath Lab to be constructed at UHW will have both...
Feb 8, 20212 min read
New Fund will help WWETB support adult learners across Waterford
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said special funding for the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board will help...
Feb 8, 20212 min read
New investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide welcome boost for tourism business in Waterford
A new nationwide €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide a welcome boost for tourism businesses in Waterford, a Fine Gael...
Feb 1, 20212 min read


County targets should be set for the delivery of Repair and Lease Units
County targets should be set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for local authorities to make more housing...
Jan 30, 20212 min read


Waterford location chosen for South East Mass VaccinationCentre
WIT Arena will be one of 8 mass vaccination centres nationally Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said he expects substantial...
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Awareness campaign ahead of proposed changes to Electoral Register is crucial
An information campaign to make people aware of changes to the Electoral Register and the steps they should take, will be an important...
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Waterford Institute of Technology awarded €144,332 to support students with disabilities
Waterford Institute of Technology has been awarded €144,332 for initiatives aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and...
Jan 22, 20212 min read


€105,900 for 6 Waterford walking trails under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Waterford Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement that six Waterford walking trails will share an allocation of...
Jan 18, 20212 min read


Agri-food sector must benefit significantly from new Brexit funding
European Commission proposes Ireland receive 25% of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Continuation of Calf Investment Scheme under TAMS...
Jan 15, 20212 min read


New law will break link between criminal gangs and vulnerable youngsters
A new law will break the link between criminal gangs and the vulnerable youngsters they recruit, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator...
Jan 15, 20212 min read


Exemption for over 70’s to provide medical report when applying for a driving licence
Waterford Senator John Cummins has welcomed the news today that in light of the surge of Covid-19 cases and, in order to ease the burden...
Jan 11, 20212 min read


€353,210 for 5 Waterford communities under the latest Town & Village Renewal Scheme
Waterford Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement that Stradbally, Aglish, Dungarvan, Knockanore and Clashmore will...
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Students with Additional Needs will still be able to attend School
Special needs schools and classes within mainstream schools to remain open Mainstream Primary and Secondary schools to close but Leaving...
Jan 6, 20213 min read


New Fire Station for Kilmacthomas & 2 New Fire Engines for Waterford
Waterford Senator John Cummins has welcomed today’s announcement that Waterford is to receive two new fire engines as part of the €61...
Dec 29, 20202 min read


Cummins makes strong call for €48.5 million Waterford City Centre URDF application approval
22 separate projects earmarked for investment by Waterford Council in the wider Viking Triangle & Cultural Quarter areas Speaking in...
Dec 17, 20204 min read
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