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Approval for Ballycurane National School to open ASD Classroom
• Class which caters for students with additional needs will open for the 2025/26 academic year Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins...
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Sen. Cummins encourages eligible community and sports clubs in Waterford to apply for CLÁR funding
€8.7 million in funding for community and sports facilities announced Community and sports clubs in Waterford are encouraged to take...
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Tender received for major development at SETU Cork Road Campus
• 12,800 sq/m Engineering, Computing & General Teaching building is the largest of all PPP projects Waterford Fine Gael Senator John...
Apr 9, 20242 min read
€304,684 for Oasis House under Domestic, Sexual & Gender Based Violence Funding
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has warmly welcomed the announcement of €304,684 in funding for Oasis House, who provide a safe...
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Over €133,000 for Outdoor Recreation Projects in Waterford
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed this morning’s announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development,...
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Major milestone as staffing for 8am to 8pm seven day a week Cardiac Care at UHW fully funded
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins welcomed the confirmation of an additional 19.5 WTE posts for University Hospital Waterford...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
1.43 million available for Waterford Communities under new Community Recognition Fund 2024
• Further €50 million in funding to support communities that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries • Funding proposals to...
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Over €504,000 in funding for built heritage projects in Waterford
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins welcomed the announcement of €242,693 in funding for 27 built heritage projects and €264,000 for...
Mar 14, 20242 min read
27 New Micro-Credential Courses to be offered at SETU
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins welcomed Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon...
Mar 12, 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 6, 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 3, 20242 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...
Mar 1, 20243 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 28, 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 20, 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 16, 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, 20242 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 9, 20243 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...
Feb 7, 20242 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 27, 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 24, 20243 min read
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