Category Archives: Departmental Press Release

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) announces plans for investment in 5 regional cities

Posted on June 23, 2022 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), part of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), has announced plans for investment programmes in each of Ireland’s 5 regional cities – Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Kilkenny. The new initiative will be a … Continue reading →

New Pilot Grant Scheme launched to boost the Night-Time Economy

Posted on June 22, 2022 by ruthtapial

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, launched the Night-Time Economy Support Scheme (NTESS) in support of two recommendations in the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce. €2.6m has been allocated to support entertainment … Continue reading →

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RSA & An Garda Síochána launch June Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal

Posted on June 2, 2022 by waterfordcouncilnews

RSA and An Garda Síochána launch June Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal and 24 hour National ‘Slow Down Day’ Enforcement Operation Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána urge motorists to reduce their speed National ‘Slow Down Day’, to run … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Have your say on new National Cycle Network for Ireland

Posted on May 26, 2022 by waterfordcouncilnews

Today May 4th, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has launched a public consultation for the proposed new National Cycle Network. Anyone interested is invited to view the proposals at https://ncn.consultation.ai/ and feedback through this link before June 7th. From Department of Transport … Continue reading →

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Learner and Novice drivers being reminded of lower penalty point threshold

Posted on May 12, 2022 by waterfordcouncilnews

7 penalty points in a 3-year period equals 6-month disqualification 6,460 penalty points notices issued to learner and novice drivers in 2021 1,323 vehicles seized from unaccompanied learner drivers between Jan – April 2022 Thursday 12 May 2022: The Road Safety … Continue reading →

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Public invited to have their say on the new National Cycle Network for Ireland

Posted on May 4, 2022 by ruthtapial

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Irish Water to deliver 12 wastewater treatment plant upgrades under National Recovery and Resilience Plan

Posted on March 31, 2022 by waterfordcouncilnews

Issued Thursday, 31 March 2022 – Irish Water has today announced plans to upgrade twelve wastewater treatment plants that will benefit rural communities and protect local rivers. This project will be funded by the European Union under Ireland’s National Recovery and … Continue reading →

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Frequently Asked Questions for Displaced Ukraine Nationals

Posted on March 22, 2022 by waterfordcouncilnews

Latest advice for Ukrainian nationals arriving in Ireland Frequently Asked Questions Leaflet for Displaced Ukraine Nationals Часті питання для вимушених переселенців з України

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Consultation : National Minimum Wage 2023

Posted on March 21, 2022 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Low Pay Commission makes recommendations to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment designed to set a minimum wage that is fair and sustainable. When appropriate the minimum wage can be adjusted to assist as many low-paid workers as … Continue reading →

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