The establishment of a professor grade for Ireland’s five Technological Universities has been welcomed by Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John Cummins TD as fantastic news for Waterford. The Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD has today introduced a new grade of Full Professor in Technological Universities, under the Technological University Act 2018. 50 Professor posts will be created across the

Farmers in Waterford will benefit from the continued availability of the nitrates derogation, Waterford Minister John Cummins has said. Minister Cummins welcomed the announcement by his Fine Gael colleague Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon that Ireland has secured the continued availability of the nitrates derogation, which is great news for derogation farmers in Waterford. On news of the announcement Minister Cummins said: “Securing continued av

Waterford Minister John Cummins has welcomed this morning’s announcement of over €2.2 Million for Waterford in balancing payments for the 2025 Eco-Scheme. The news was confirmed by his Fine Gael colleague Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. The commencement of the Eco-Scheme balancing payments will bring the total paid under the 2025 Eco-Scheme since October to almost €288 million with 112,610 farmers now in receipt of an Eco-scheme payment. From

The new Infrastructure Action Plan will deliver more homes, better transport and critical infrastructure in Waterford, Fine Gael Minister John Cummins has said. Minister Cummins said: “These reforms mark a turning point in cutting delays, streamlining planning approvals and ensuring that the infrastructure projects Waterford needs don’t stay on paper. “This plan is critical for our growing economy, families in Waterford need better services, commuters need better transpor

Farmers in Waterford will begin receiving payments under the Beef Welfare Scheme over the coming days Fine GaelWaterford Minister John Cummins has said. Across the country over €28.07 million will be issued to 24,214 participating farmers supporting 450,895 calves. Minister John Cummins said the Beef Welfare Scheme 2025 aims to further increase the economic efficiency of and enhance animal health on suckler farms. “I’m delighted to see funding of €391,636 for farmers in

Minister and Fine Gael TD John Cummins has welcomed this morning’s announcement that over €446,000 has been awarded for Waterford under 2025 CLÁR Programme – Measure 1. CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd Riachtanais) or Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects is a targeted investment programme which provides funding for small-scale - infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered the greatest levels of population decline. CLÁR is just one piece of the Department’s Rural Dev

Waterford Fine Gael Minister for Local Government and Planning John Cummins, launched three affordable and cost rental schemes in his home county of Waterford today; The Courtyard in Ballycarnane, Mountneil in Carrickphrish and Gort na hInse in Ballynaneashagh. First port of call of the day was The Courtyard in Ballycarnane, Tramore, where Minister Cummins cut the ribbon on the 25-unit affordable housing scheme. Developed by R. McDonald & Sons and made available for sale by

• Over 300,000 homes to be delivered during lifetime of the plan • Significant and targeted investment in infrastructure, regulatory reform, zoning of land and tax measures to accelerate private sector delivery • Record state investment to deliver 90,000 starter home supports, 72,000 social homes and targetedmeasures to address homelessness • Largest ever housing budget - In 2026 alone over €9 billion capital funding through the Exchequer, the Land Development Agency and the

Uisce Éireann will help increase the development of wastewater infrastructure by working with the private sector, Waterford Fine Gael Minister John Cummins has said. Minister Cummins said that serious action must be taken to ensure water services infrastructure does not constrain the delivery of housing, and approval by cabinet last week for changes to wastewater infrastructure will have major benefits for Waterford. “While Uisce Éireann is a driving force in supporting t

Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD officially launched 50 new social homes and age-friendly homes in Waterford today. The Minister was joined by his Department colleague Minister for Housing James Browne to officially open An Garrán in Tramore, a social housing development consisting of 50 A-rated residential units, comprising 6 one-bed, 28 two-bed, 11 three-bed and 5 disabled accessible two-bed units. Phase 2 of the An Garrán Social Housi

Waterford Fine Gael Minister of State John Cummins has welcomed this morning, an announcement of €1 million in funding for Portlaw under...

Tackling derelict properties, protecting renters and accelerating affordable housing supply in Waterford has been prioritised in Budget...

Waterford Fine Gael Minister of State John Cummins has welcomed confirmation by Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Martin Heydon...

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...

Fine Gael TD and Minister of State John Cummins has welcomed today’s announcement by IBM to create 75 high-quality jobs inWaterford....

Book bags will be available for young children in Waterfordto help prepare them to start school according to Minister of State John...

Waterford Fine Gael TD and Minister of State John Cummins represented the Irish Government at a reception to mark 75 years of the Civil...

• Community Monuments Fund to invest €7.5 million to protect archaeological monuments • 122 projects nationwide set to benefit • Awards...

• Minister Cummins welcomes Cabinet approval for 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford • In the region of €611,000 in...

National roads in Waterford will benefit from funding of €8,455,131 for maintenance and repair work this year, said Fine Gael Minister...