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Funding to protect renters, tackle dereliction and boost housing supply in Waterford achieved in Budget 2026
Tackling derelict properties, protecting renters and accelerating affordable housing supply in Waterford has been prioritised in Budget...
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Capital Build to support Veterinary Medicine at SETU approved by Government
Waterford Fine Gael Minister of State John Cummins has welcomed confirmation by Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Martin Heydon...
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Minister Cummins welcomes major expansion of SETU in Waterford
Minister of State and Fine Gael TD John Cummins has said the conclusion and signing of the contract for the expansion of SETU marks a...
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Significant jobs announcement for Waterford will be a huge boost to South-East
Fine Gael TD and Minister of State John Cummins has welcomed today’s announcement by IBM to create 75 high-quality jobs inWaterford....
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Pre-school children in Waterford to get free book bag
Book bags will be available for young children in Waterfordto help prepare them to start school according to Minister of State John...
May 9, 20252 min read


Reception at Áras an Uachtaráin to recognise Waterford Civil Defence members richly deserved
Waterford Fine Gael TD and Minister of State John Cummins represented the Irish Government at a reception to mark 75 years of the Civil...
May 8, 20251 min read


Over €230,000 awarded to protect archaeological monuments in Waterford
• Community Monuments Fund to invest €7.5 million to protect archaeological monuments • 122 projects nationwide set to benefit • Awards...
Apr 16, 20251 min read
Funding for new Cardiac Staff at University Hospital Waterford in move towards 24/7 Care
• Minister Cummins welcomes Cabinet approval for 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford • In the region of €611,000 in...
Apr 8, 20252 min read
Over €8.4 Million in national roads funding for Waterford Council to improve road safety
National roads in Waterford will benefit from funding of €8,455,131 for maintenance and repair work this year, said Fine Gael Minister...
Mar 28, 20252 min read


Community centres in Waterford to benefit from €841,065
• Works include building renovations, enhanced amenities, accessibility measures and energy upgrades to help build resilience of...
Mar 11, 20252 min read
€3.7 million in Greenway funding
Minister and Fine Gael TD John Cummins has welcomed this morning’s announcement that over €3.7 million has been awarded towards Greenway...
Mar 5, 20251 min read
Minister Cummins welcomes €325m in funding for housing acquisitions
Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage John Cummins has welcomed the announcement that the...
Mar 4, 20252 min read
Minister Cummins welcomes announcement of new special classes in Waterford
Fine Gael Minister of State John Cummins has welcomed the announcement today of 11 new special classes in Waterford. Minister Cummins...
Feb 27, 20251 min read
Minister Cummins turns sod on new Waterford homes
Waterford Minister and Fine Gael TD John Cummins made his first Ministerial visit to Waterford today to turn the sod on the latest...
Feb 21, 20252 min read
€23.6m in roads funding will help make Waterford roads safer
Regional and local roads across Waterford will benefit from funding of €23.6 million for maintenance and repair work, said a Fine Gael...
Feb 14, 20252 min read
Historic Buildings in Waterford to Receive Over €270,000 in Grant Funding
Waterford Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, John Cummins has announced €273,729 for 28 projects in...
Feb 14, 20252 min read
€1.9 Million for SETU Microscale Manufacturing Lab in Waterford
Waterford Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, John Cummins has welcomed the announcement this morning that...
Feb 7, 20252 min read


John Cummins TD appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
• Rapid elevation means Cummins makes history as one of only a small number of first time TD’s appointed to Ministerial ranks. Taoiseach...
Jan 29, 20252 min read
Grant Aid for slurry storage increased to 60% under TAMS 3
Waterford Fine Gael TD John Cummins has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Food,Fisheries and the Marine...
Jan 29, 20252 min read
2025 Garda recruitment campaign launched
• New trainees eligible for increased training allowance of €354 per week Waterford Fine Gael TD John Cummins has welcomed today’s...
Jan 29, 20252 min read
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