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Mar 6, 20242 min read
Development levy waiver must be extended to accelerate new home builds
The temporary waiver of development levies and the refund of Uisce Éireann water and wastewater connection charges must be extended to...
Mar 3, 20242 min read
Redevelopment of former Waterford Crystal Offices & Showrooms to commence
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the imminent commencement of works on the former Waterford Crystal offices and...
Mar 1, 20243 min read
Minister Donohoe examines progress on €170 million North Quays Infrastructure Project
Series of productive engagements with businesses, students and community organisations Minister for Public Expenditure, National...
Feb 28, 20242 min read
Dunmore East Included in second round of Town Centre First Plans
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has confirmedthat Dunmore East has been included as one of the twenty-six Towns in the second...
Feb 20, 20242 min read
Runway extension at Waterford Airport raised in Seanad Eireann
• Business plan seeks matching exchequer funding towards €25+ million runway expansion plan Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, who...
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Extending child benefit to all 18 year olds in full time education marks a positive step forward
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement that child benefit will now be available from the 1st May...
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Transformational higher education courses for students with disabilities to be provided at SETU
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the introduction of a transformational higher education course for students...
Feb 9, 20243 min read
Cummins raises lack of permanent GP in Lismore in Seanad Eireann
'Frozen list’ causing huge distress for patients requiring continuity of care Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins raised the lack of...
Feb 7, 20242 min read
€13.6m for SETU to Enhance Research & Innovation Opportunities
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement of €13.6m for SETU as part of the TU RISE programme which seeks to...
Jan 27, 20243 min read
Calls for reintroduction of 9% VAT rate heard in Seanad Eireann
• Details of the Increase Cost of Business Grant scheme outlined Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins highlighted the increased...
Jan 24, 20243 min read
First Home Scheme ceiling rises to €375,000
New maximum ceiling rises by €25,000 meaning more new build homes are now eligible under the scheme Waterford Fine Gael Senator John...
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Applications for student accommodation in the regions open under new student accommodation policy
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has today welcomed the publication of the long-term student accommodation plan by Minister Simon...
Jan 12, 20242 min read
Waterford Communities receive a further funding boost with €157,350 CLÁR Funding
Five Waterford community organisations have received a funding boost today with the announcement of a further €157,350 under CLAR Measure...
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Over €1.1 Million in supports for SETU
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has confirmed this morning that South East Technological University (SETU) will receive an extra...
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Hot School Meals Programme extended to 17 Waterford Schools
The Hot School Meals Programme will be extended an additional 17 primary schools across Waterford, according toFine Gael Senator John...
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Planning Application lodged for Regional Surgical Hub at UHW
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the submission for planning by HSE estates for the construction of a major regional...
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Government approves a further €3,302,602 for Walsh Park redevelopment
• Total government funding now stands at €7,056,352 Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed this morning’s announcement of...
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Chocks away for Runway extension at Waterford Airport as private sector investment secured
Business plan seeks matching exchequer funding towards €25+ million runway expansion plan Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, who...
Dec 1, 20232 min read
First tranche of CLÁR Funding delivers €75,000 for two west Waterford Clubs
Two West Waterford clubs have been successful in their applications under the 2023 CLAR programme according to Waterford Fine Gael...
Nov 9, 20232 min read
SETU concludes purchase of the former Waterford Crystal Site
Formal contract signing to take place at an event in the coming weeks Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the...
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