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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


Programme for Government will deliver for families, communities and businesses
• Waterford Airport expansion a key commitment in programme for government Waterford Fine Gael TD John Cummins has welcomed the...
Jan 15, 20253 min read
Agreement reached for Cruachán Pumping Station
Waterford Fine Gael TD John Cummins has confirmed that an agreement has now been reached between all parties in relation to the upgrading...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Higher Education Bundle 2 formally approved by Cabinet
12,800 sq/m Engineering, Computing & General Teaching building at SETU Cork Road Campus is largest project in the Bundle. Newly elected...
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Waterford at the heart of Government negotiations with John Cummins TD one of six at the table for Fine Gael
Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has today appointed his full negotiating team for talks with other parties and deputies of...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Fine Gael will abolish Carers Means Test and introduce new Family Carer Payment of €325
Fine Gael will completely reform financial supports for Family Carers by abolishing the Carer’s Allowance Means Test and introducing a...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Taoiseach Simon Harris restates Fine Gael’s Commitment to Waterford Airport on visit to City
Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Fine Gael General Election candidate Senator John Cummins on his first full day of campaigning ahead of...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Fine Gael will back Businesses in Waterford by cutting costs
Fine Gael will cut costs for businesses across Waterford with their ambitious plan, according to Fine Gael Senator and General Election...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Senator Cummins uses last speech in Seanad Eireann to focus on more ASD classes in Waterford
Waterford Fine Gael Senator and General Election candidate John Cummins chose to use his last speech in Seanad Eireann to once again call...
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Adaptation Grants of up to €40,000 available in Waterford
An increase in grants to adapt homes will allow disabled and older people to live more independently across Waterford Senator and Fine...
Nov 7, 20241 min read


€251,000 for 13 Community Centres in Waterford
A total of €251,188 has been allocated to thirteen community organisations across Waterford under Category one of the 2024 Community...
Nov 3, 20242 min read


€27,000 for Waterford Tidy Towns Groups
Fine Gael Senator and General Election candidate John Cummins has welcomed the allocation of €26,000 in funding to Tidy Towns Groups...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


New Cabinet Committee on Water Quality to protect nitrates derogation will help farmers in Waterford
Plans to establish a new Cabinet Committee on Water Quality represents Fine Gael’s absolute commitment to retaining the nitrates...
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Water Pressure issues in Lismore raised in Seanad Eireann
Waterford Fine Gael Senator and General Election candidate John Cummins, raised serious issues with a lack of water pressure in Lismore,...
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Over €63,750 allocated under new Participation Nation Outdoor Fund to Waterford
Fine Gael Senator and General Election candidate John Cummins has welcomed this morning’s announcement by Minister of State for Sport,...
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Are Fine Gael the only Government Party in Favour of Waterford Airport?
Waterford Fine Gael Senator and General Election candidate John Cummins, who is a former member of the board at Waterford Airport has...
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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