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Recent News
- Waterford Treasures ends year on a high January 24, 2022
- ALERT: Kerosene odours – Are you affected ? January 24, 2022
- Waterford Greenway voted Best Visitor Attraction in Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards January 22, 2022
- ALERT: Kerosene odours – Are you affected ? January 21, 2022
- Leabhar Nua Faoi Bhriogáid Phort Láirge Thoir le Pat McCarthy January 21, 2022
- New Book on the East Waterford Brigade 1912-1921 by Pat McCarthy January 21, 2022
- Local Enterprise Office Waterford clients created nearly 300 jobs in 2021 January 21, 2022
- Works complete along Gold Coast Road in Dungarvan to safeguard local water supply January 20, 2022
- ALERT: Kerosene odours – Are you affected ? January 19, 2022
- RTE’s Droichid na hÉireann features Waterford! January 19, 2022
- My Gift to You January 18, 2022
- Irish Water appeal to homes and businesses to take steps to prepare for freezing weather and to conserve water January 17, 2022
- Spásanna páirceála do Dhaoine le Míchumas Dofheicthe ag Clós Uí Scannláin, Dún Garbhán January 17, 2022
- Economic Incentive Scheme for Vacant Properties in Urban Areas 2021-2022 January 17, 2022
- Dungarvan welcomes Ireland’s first outdoor ‘Learn to Cycle’ track January 17, 2022
Category Archives: Departmental Press Release
RRDF funding announced for Dungarvan Digital Transformation Hub (DDTH)
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced €21.5 million for 27 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country. Waterford City and County Council is delighted to have been successful with its most … Continue reading
Waterford ranked as Ireland’s Only Clean City – IBAL
In 2021, the 19th year of the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti Litter League, Waterford emerged as Ireland’s only Clean City and was classed as Clean to European Norms. The report cited that Waterford City topped the list of the … Continue reading
Minister O’Brien launches expanded Local Authority Home Loan scheme
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien, TD has today [January 4th 2022] announced a newly expanded Local Authority Home Loan scheme. Minister O’Brien, along with Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath, signed regulations giving effect … Continue reading
2021 Records Lowest Number of Road Fatalities Since Recording Began in 1959
11% drop in road deaths in 2021 compared to 2020 18 pedestrian deaths in 2021 the lowest figure since records began Males accounted for 75% of all deaths in 2021 Road users thanked for making 2021 a safer year on … Continue reading
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EPA report highlights continuing high quality of public drinking water supplied by Irish Water in Waterford
99.5% of water samples taken in 2020 were compliant, meaning public water supplies are safe to drink 58 Water Treatment Plants built or upgraded in 2020 €450m invested in water projects Over 100,000 people removed from ‘at risk’ supplies in … Continue reading
New Ten-Year Government Road Safety Strategy Launched – first step to ‘Vision Zero’
Ambitious targets include 50% reduction in road deaths and serious injuries by 2030 · Three phases of action plans over lifetime of strategy to reduce deaths and serious injuries · Projected €3.8bn investment in road safety during first phase action plan to … Continue reading
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Minister Humphries announces €1 million in Capital Funding for Social Enterprises
From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 6 December 2021 Last updated on 6 December 2021 Funding to support 247 Social Enterprises nationwide Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades Initiative delivers on key commitments in ‘Our … Continue reading
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €2.6 million for the development of the first ever Town Centre First Plans
Funding to support 26 towns in mapping out their future development · Focus on tackling dereliction, vacant properties and making town centres more attractive places to live, work, socialise and run a business · Initiative to help re-imagine and revitalise rural communities … Continue reading
Minister Martin announces supports package of €50m for the Live Performance Sector
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Published on 8 December 2021 Last updated on 8 December 2021 €5m for seasonal musical theatre and pantomime scheme €34m for Live Performance Support Scheme €5m for Local Authorities artists and performance supports … Continue reading