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The Sinn Féin group on Waterford City and County Council has sharply criticised the failure by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to make any attempt to address the housing crisis in Budget 2024. Sinn Féin group leader Conor D. McGuinness said: “It is shocking that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael opted to ignore the housingContinueContinue reading “Budget 2024 ‘gives no hope or prospect’ of addressing housing crisis – Waterford Sinn Féin”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has heavily criticised the decision by Minister Darragh O’Brien to refuse funding for the Affordable and Social housing scheme for Ardmore. He called on Fianna Fáil representatives locally to ‘come clean’ about what has caused the scheme to stall, and said that delivery of housing for local people isContinueContinue reading “Housing delivery is the only solution for Ardmore – McGuinness”

CLICK HERE TO VIEW UISCE ÉIREANN’S ‘DETAILED DESIGN REPORT’ Sinn Féin Councillor Conor McGuinness has said that Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) must respond to the concerns expressed by residents of St. Brigid’s Terrace and surrounding parts of Dungarvan over proposed water mains works that have the potential to cause huge disruption to houses onContinueContinue reading “Uisce Éireann ‘have questions to answer’ on St. Brigid’s Terrace works – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called for cross-party support for Sinn Féin’s bill to make seeking sex for rent, or advertising such arrangements, an offence under the Residential Tenancies Act. Sinn Féin will introduce the Bill, authored by housing spokesperson Eoin O’Broin TD, when the Dáil resumes in September McGuinness said: “Over 18ContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin publishes Bill to make seeking sex for rent an offence – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to finally step up and meet his responsibilities for retained firefighters. Retained firefighters resumed their strike action across the state after over 80% of SIPTU members rejected as inadequate Labour Court recommendations to address the pay and recruitment crisis in theContinueContinue reading “FF and FG cannot keep walking away from responsibilities to retained firefighters – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness and education spokesperson Sorca Clarke TD have called on the Government to extend the school Books Grant Scheme Their call follows the results of a Barnardos survey, published this week, that found it costs almost €1,000 to send a child to attend first year in secondary school. Cllr. McGuinnessContinueContinue reading “Call to extend School Books Grant Scheme to secondary students across Waterford – Sinn Féin”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael/Green Party coalition over its out of control waiting lists for child and youth mental health services. Figures obtained by McGuinness show that the amount of children and young people awaiting an initial consultation in the South East has more than doubled over theContinueContinue reading “South East waiting list for youth mental health services ‘more than doubles’ under Minister’s watch – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has added his voice to the calls for a ‘common sense approach’ to ensure that a special visitor from the North Pole can visit the Strand in Lismore again this year. Speaking after the community rally in Lismore McGuinness said: “ am very proud to stand with the communityContinueContinue reading “Common sense approach will ensure Santa’s return to the Strand – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin councillor Conor D. McGuinness has highlighted issues facing dental care patients in Dungarvan and Co. Waterford, and called on the Minister for Health to take urgent and strategic action to reduce waits for dental care. He made the comments during the July meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum, where he was theContinueContinue reading “Government indifferent to dental care issues affecting Dungarvan and Co. Waterford”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O’Brien to intervene to address the concerns of water services workers and to end their industrial dispute with local authorities across the state. McGuinness said: “Water workers across the state are deeply worried by moves to transfer theirContinueContinue reading “Minister must intervene to halt water workers’ strike – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O’Brien to intervene to address the concerns of water services workers and to end their industrial dispute with local authorities across the state.  McGuinness said: “Water workers across the state are deeply worried by moves to transfer theirContinueContinue reading “Minister must intervene to halt water workers’ strike – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the demand for a swimming pool is not going away, and that there is an onus on the Council to play a central part in delivering the facility for Dungarvan and West Waterford. He made the comments as Councillors are set to discuss a report onContinueContinue reading “Demand for swimming pool in Dungarvan ‘not going away’ – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has congratslated the members and committee of Abbeyside AFC on their new all-weather pitch. McGuinness said: “I want to congratulate and commend the committee and members of Abbeyside AFC on this latest edition to the Stucco Lane grounds. The all-weather pitch will allow even greater use of the facilitiesContinueContinue reading “McGuinness congratulates Abbeyside FC on new all-weather pitch”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness said he is looking forward to the Dungarvan Agricultural Show taking place on 9th July this year. The West Waterford representative will have a stand at the showgrounds, where he will engage with the public and host a number of events. McGuinness said: “I am really looking forward toContinueContinue reading “McGuinness looking forward to Dungarvan Agricultural Show”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has reminded the public that peace commissioners provide a free service to the community, and that he is available to assist with paperwork for July Provision (Summer Programme) and other forms. McGuinness said: “I was appointed as Peace Commissioner for Co. Waterford a number of years ago, which meansContinueContinue reading “Peace Commissioner service for July Provision and other forms”

Sinn Féin Coucnillor Conor D. McGuinness has accused the government of once again letting down the Retained Fire Service and its members. The Co. Waterford representative was speaking following the announcement that SIPTU, who have been representing the Retained Fire Fighters in their dispute with the government at the Labour Court, is to recommend thatContinueContinue reading “Waterford fire fighters deserve more than ‘soundbites and sympathy’ – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford faces the prospect of more strike action by water workers as the Government and LGMA refuse to enter talks with the UNITE trade union over the future of jobs and public water services. Last month Sinn Féin secured cross-party support on Waterford City and CountyContinueContinue reading “More strikes for Waterford as Government refuses to engage – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councilor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the three Government parties are ‘completely out of touch with the realities faced by families and communities across rural Ireland’. He made the comments at the 104th annual instalment of the Dungarvan Agricultural Show, where he spend the day at the Sinn Féin stand engaging withContinueContinue reading “Government parties ‘out of touch’ with rural Ireland – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Dungarvan urgently needs to see affordable housing delivered in order to provide homes for local families an individuals. He said that the local authority has a number of sites available to it in the locality and identified the council-owned land adjacent to the Lidl supermarket wouldContinueContinue reading “McGuinness hopeful for affordable housing on council-owned site in Dungarvan”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that An Bord Pleanála must respect local democracy and uphold the Development Plan made by Waterford City and County Council last year, including the Wind Energy Strategy section which determines what parts of the county are excluded for wind farm development. McGuinness said: “An Bord Pleanála mustContinueContinue reading “An Bord Pleanála must respect local democracy and uphold Waterford’s development plan – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that government must intervene to cancel its planned increases in student fees and to expand the Free Book Scheme to secondary schools.The Co. Waterford representative was speaking ahead of a Dáil motion on the issue being brought forward by Sinn Féin. McGuinness said:“I believe education must beContinueContinue reading “Education must be genuinely free and accessible to all – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that economic growth in Waterford and the wider South East region is being hampered by a lack of state spending on infrastructure, including  investment in housing, roads, education and international connectivity. McGuinness attended a high level meeting with Waterford Chamber of Commerce alongside his constituency colleague David Cullinane,ContinueContinue reading “Economic potential of Waterford hampered by lack of investment – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin’s council group leader Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed cross party support for his party’s motion on water services at the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council. The motion expressed support to water services workers that are currently in dispute with Government over plans to transfer their employment to Uisce Éireann /ContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin secures cross-party support for water services motion”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that people power forced the government into a U-turn, ensuring Waterford Airport will retain its emergency Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter base under the new ten-year contract. 13,085 people signed a petition calling for the service to be retained in Waterford, sparking a cross-party political campaign involvingContinueContinue reading “People power saves Rescue 117 – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised Government following the release of waiting list figures for primary care psychology services, which show a huge increase under this Government. Figures released to Sinn Féin show that number of people waiting to access psychology services in the South East has increased by 60% over the pastContinueContinue reading “Waiting lists for psychology services in the South East increase by 60% over 30 months – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to take urgent action on the incomes and conditions of retained firefighters, and to protect the crucial services they provide. With retained firefighters scheduled to escalate industrial action this week, Sinn Féin is calling on Minister O’Brien to stop payingContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Government must take urgent action on incomes and conditions of retained firefighters”

West Waterford has launched its annual Easter Lily campaign to commemorate the women and men who stood by the Irish Republic from the 1916 Rising to the present day.  The Easter Lily badge was originally designed and distributed by Cumann na mBan in the wake of the Easter Rising and traditionally commemorates that made theContinueContinue reading “West Waterford Sinn Féin launches annual Easter Lily campaign”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the vote by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party councillors against the extension of the eviction ban. The moratorium on ‘no-fault’ evictions comes to an end on April 1st and 119 households in Waterford are set to become homeless on that date.  McGuinness said the attitudeContinueContinue reading “McGuinness slams ‘shameful and reprehensible’ Council vote on eviction ban”

Waterford Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said the government’s failure to support ambulance services and paramedics is putting lives at risk in Waterford City and County. The leader of Sinn Féin on Waterford Council has urged support for his party’s motion, due to be debated in the Dáil on Tuesday, which calls onContinueContinue reading “Lives being put at risk by government’s failure to support ambulance services – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Government to ‘extend the ban on evictions until the end of the year’ as new figures reveal homelessness across Waterford City and County has soared to 74. McGuinness said: “The latest Department of Housing figures published today expose a shocking increase in the number ofContinueContinue reading “McGuinness demands eviction ban as homelessness soars across Waterford”

Chuir leaschathaoirleach Fhoras na Gaeilge Conor D. McGuinness tús le Seachtain na Gaeilge ag ócáid speisialta in Aonach Urmhumhan i gCo. Tiobraid Árainn ar an Sathairn. Dúirt McGuinness “Beatha teanga í a labhairt – agus í a léamh, agus í a chanadh! Beidh ana-chuid imeachtaí Gaeilge ar siúl ar fud fad na tíre idir 1ContinueContinue reading “Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023 Seolta i gCúige Mumham”

a chairde Gael, ba mhaith liom ar an gcéad dul síos mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le Sinn Fein Oirthear Chorcaí as ucht an cuiridh bheith anseo libh inniu agus óráid a thabhairt ag comóradh Laochra Cluain Molt.  It it an honour for me to have been asked to address this commemoration and to stand hereContinueContinue reading “Speech: Clonmult Martyrs Commemoration 2023 – Midleton, Co. Cork”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has challenge councillors from all parties and none to back his call to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue to make the necessary funding available to Waterford City and County Council to begin the task of dredging Cé Heilbhic.  Speaking at the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore district council McGuinness said: “ThereContinueContinue reading “McGuinness appeals for cross-party support for Heilbhic Dredging”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called for ‘immediate action’ and demandedgovernment address the recruitment crisis in An Garda Síochána. Gardaí numbers have plummeted throughout Fine Gael’s time in charge of the Department of justice over more than a decade, despite growing populations and demand. Speaking in Dungarvan, McGuinness said:  “A report published inContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for ‘immediate action’ to address Garda numbers”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed confirmation that an application for funding Jigsaw youth mental health service to be provided with the resources necessary to open a dedicated community-based facility for young people across Waterford City and County. McGuinness said:  “I received confirmation this week that an application has finally been made forContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Application made for Jigsaw community-based mental health service for Waterford”

A Sinn Féin motion to Waterford Council calling for Coillte to halt its proposed venture with Gresham House, which would up to 50,000 hectares of land sold to a British-based private investment vehicle. The motion also called for the new forestry strategy to be published as a matter of urgency, for communities and farmers toContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin motion on Coillte sell-off gets cross-party backing from Waterford Council”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed movement on a Local Area Plan for Dungarvan and Ballinroad and encouraged members of the public to have their say. McGuinness said: “I am glad to see movement towards developing a Local Area Plan for Dungarvan, Abbeyside and Ballinroad. There is a need for a well thoughContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes movement on Local Area Plan for Dungarvan. Abbeyside and Ballinroad”

Urgent change needed to address persistent and stark failings in children and young people’s mental health services – McGuinness Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised Mental Health Minister Mary Butler over the ‘persistent and stark failings’ identified in the interim report published this week by the Mental Health Commission. The Waterford City andContinueContinue reading “Urgent change needed to address persistent and stark failings in children and young people’s mental health services – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that its time for Waterford Council to ‘show some TLC’ to footpaths in residential areas and housing estates. McGuinness said: “My Sinn Féin colleagues and i have been instrumental in getting a standalone footpath repair and improvement line in Waterford City and County Council’s annual budget, howerContinueContinue reading “Footpaths in residential areas need some TLC – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called for the Department of Children and TUSLA to make urgent provision for a Family Resource Centre in Dungarvan to serve the town and wider West Waterford Area. McGuinness said: “There is an urgent need for a Family Resource Centre in West Waterford. Its well known that DungarvanContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for Family Resource Centre to serve Dungarvan and Co. Waterford”

Conor D. McGuinness has joined the board of Waterford Volunteer Centre as a director. This is an unpaid, voluntary role and McGuinness has said that he is looking forward to working with staff, directors and service users to ensure continued good governance of the Centre. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer McGuinness said: “Waterford Volunteer CentreContinueContinue reading “McGuinness joins board of Waterford Volunteer Centre”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised Mental Health Minister Mary Butler over the ‘persistent and stark failings’ identified in the interim report published this week by the Mental Health Commission. The Waterford City and County Councillor said that urgent measures must be put in place without delay to ensure that patients are notContinueContinue reading “Urgent change needed to address persistent and stark failings in children’s and young people’s mental health services – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness was the only West Waterford political representative to vote against a 10% increase in the LPT. Sinn Féin had instead proposed a 10% reduction in LPT for Waterford homeowners. The vote took place at the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council held last week in City Hall. ContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin only party to oppose LPT increase for Waterford homeowners“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has urged TDs to back his party’s motion in the Dáil tomorrow to ensure households are protected from electricity and gas disconnections this winter. The motion would introduce a ban on energy disconnections now and provide crucial protections for people who use pay as you go meters. Speaking today,ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Sinn Féin announce motion to introduce urgent ban on energy disconnections“

Are you, or someone you know, in crisis? A mental health crisis often means that you no longer feel able to cope or be in control of your situation. You might be worried that you are at immediate risk of harming yourself, or someone else. You might need to try a few options before youContinueContinue reading “Mental Health Supports”

The Sinn Féin group on Waterford City and County Council have sought urgent talks with the Mayor of Waterford regarding their treatment at a recent meeting of the local authority. At one point Sinn Féin members withdrew from the chamber to protest being denied the opportunity to speak. The leader of the Sinn Féin groupContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin councillors seek talks with Mayor over treatment at September meeting”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has hit out at the refusal of the Minister for Housing to extend his affordable housing scheme to Co. Waterford. He raised the issue at the September meeting of Waterford City and County Council. McGuinness said: “It seems the Government’s affordable housing scheme is at a stand still. IContinueContinue reading “McGuinness slams Government refusal to extend affordable housing to Co. Waterford”

Complete the Survey here Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has launched an online survey to gather feedback from the public and from users of the Dungarvan Skatepark and nearby amentities. McGuinness said: “I have been inundated with calls and messages over recent weeks about the Dungarvan Skatepark and issues of littering, improper or inappropriateContinueContinue reading “McGuinness launches survey on Skatepark issues”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness is set to address a public meeting hosted by the Cost of Living Coalition Waterford. The meeting takes place at 7:45 on Thursday 1st September in the Tower Hotel. The Cost of Living coalition has been established to campaign for measures to ease the burden of spiralling costs thatContinueContinue reading “McGuinness to address Cost of Living Coaltion meeting in Waterford”

The European Commission has confirmed that the decision to deny funding to dredge Cé Heilbhic rests solely with the Irish Government. The EU has provided Ireland with €920.4 million under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund – of which the Irish Government allocated €35 minion for fisheries ports and harbours.  The European Commission further confirmedContinueContinue reading “EU confirms Irish Government to blame for failure to fund Heilbhic dredging – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the Waterford Council needs to consider the cost of not emptying the bins at Clonea strand when deciding whether or not to use additional resources to keep the popular seaside area clean over the weekend. McGuinness has raised the issue previously at council meetings, where theContinueContinue reading “Cost of not emptying Clonea bins needs to be considered – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that proposals by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to protect households against the worst impact of runaway fuel costs do not go far enough. He said a ban on disconnections needs to be introduced for all customers throughout the fuel allowance season, in line withContinueContinue reading “More needed to protect households from crippling energy costs – Cllr. McGuinness, Senator Boylan“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford Council must play a greater role in managing the new amenities at Dungarvan’s linear park, including the Skatepark and ‘Learn to Cycle’ track. McGuinness said: “The Skatepark is a fantastic and popular amenity that has seen phenomenal use in the few months that it hasContinueContinue reading “Council needs to play greater role in managing new skatepark – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor has congratulated Tallow boxer Ricky Kiely on taking a bronze medal in the European Schoolboys Boxing Championships in Turkey last week. Kiely fought in the 80kg division and secured bronze against Moldova’s Illia Hornet after a tightly contested fight with the result coming down to a split decision. Kiely went on toContinueContinue reading “McGuinness congratulates Tallow’s Ricky Kiely on European Bronze medal“

The leader of the Sinn Féin group on Waterford Council Conor D. McGuinness has hit out at what he calls an ‘embedded imbalance’ when it comes to IDA interventions. Figures provided by the South East Economic Monitor showed that Waterford received just eight site visits from the IDA in 2021, compared to 31 for Galway,ContinueContinue reading “Waterford at bottom of list when it comes to IDA visits – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Minister for Agriculture to outline how he intends to finance the additional TB testing required of farmers. McGuinness said “The failure of the Minister or his officials to engage with farmer representatives on how the extra mandatory testing would be finances is not good enough. ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Minister must outline how additional TB testing will be financed – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has urged people across Waterford to have their say on mental health services. He made the plea as Sinn Féin launches an online survey to examine the experiences of people accessing – or attempting to access – mental health services. McGuinness represents Waterford on the Regional Health forum andContinueContinue reading “People across Waterford urged to have their say on mental health services – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that scores of children from across Waterford will again be turned away from school transport this year due to a failure by the government to recognise demand and invest in extra capacity. Sinn Féin has called 10,000 extra places to be funded and made available to helpContinueContinue reading “Children in Waterford will be ‘left high and dry’ unless Government acts on school transport – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed progress on a proposed new pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Health Centre and Library in Tallow. The West Waterford representative encourage the public to voice their opinion on the proposed works during the public consultation period. McGuinness said: “The proposed pedestrian crossing will provide a direct andContinueContinue reading “Public urged to have their say regarding proposed Tallow pedestrian crossing – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin leader on Waterford City and County Council Conor McGuinness has called on the Government to take urgent action to help families across Waterford, who are struggling with back-to-school costs. He made the call following the recent publication of a survey by Barnardos that he said are ‘profoundly worrying’. Cllr McGuinness said: “The findingsContinueContinue reading “Urgent action needed to cut back-to-school costs – Conor McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that it is unacceptable that the EU-Mercosur trade deal remains an open prospect in light of the current challenges facing Ireland’s agrifood sector. He called on the government to immediately end any further progress of the agreement, which would allow for the importation of 100,000 additional tonnesContinueContinue reading “Government must immediately end any prospect of Mercosur trade deal – Conor McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the opening of a public consultation on the proposed footpath connecting Ballinroad Cross with the Clonea Roundabout. McGuinness said: “This is a very positive step forward in the long-running campaign to get a footpath built along this busy stretch of road. “Alongside local residents and other publicContinueContinue reading “McGuiness welcomes public consultation on long-awaited Ballinroad footpath.“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the announcement that AIB will not proceed with its decision to remove cash services from its Lismore, Tramore, Ardkeen and Carrick-on- Suir branches. The move was due affect a total of 70 branches across the state. The Sinn Féin council group leader warned that customers needed certainty that theContinueContinue reading “AIB u-turn welcome but customers need certainty – McGuinness”

The leader of the Sinn Féin group on Waterford Council has accused the Minsiter for Housing of ‘sitting on his hands’ while the situation in the private rental market continues to worsen. Cllr. Conor McGuinness said the recent Daft.ie report “is more bad news for renters” across Waterford City and County. “Does the government have any ideaContinueContinue reading “Minister sits on his hands as rental sector spirals further out of control.”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has accused AIB of abandoning communities and criticised the its decision this week to remove cash services from its Lismore, Tramore, Ardkeen and Carrick-on- Suir branches. The move will affect a total of 70 branches across the state. The Sinn Féin council group leader has drafted a motion callingContinueContinue reading “McGuinness accuses AIB of abandoning Waterford communities“

The leader of the Sinn Féin group on Waterford City and Council has extended his condolences, and those of his party, to the family of the late Cllr. James Tobin who passed away recently. He also expressed his sympathies to Cllr. Tobin’s colleagues in the Fianna Fáil party, to his wide circle of friends andContinueContinue reading “McGuinness extends condolences to family of late Cllr. James Tobin”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Bonmahon has been ‘neglected’ by Irish Waterford and by successive Governments that have failed to invest in infrastructure for the seaside village. He made the comments as many families and businesses in the area faced their third day without water against the backdrop of sweltering temperatures.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness slams Government ‘neglect’ of Bonmahon amid water outage“

Go raibh mile maith agaibh a chairde, as ucht an cuireadh bhieth libh inniu i bPort Lách. Is mór an onóir domsa labhairt ag an gcomóradh seo.  Its a great honour to have been asked to speak at the Portlaw Easter Commemoration and to stand here where our dearly departed comrade Jackie Whelan so oftenContinueContinue reading “Speech: Easter Commemoration 2022 – Portlaw, Co. Waterford”

A Co. Waterford Councillor has branded an online campaign to tarnish the recent Dungarvan Pride festival as ‘beyond pathetic’. The festival organisers and local performer Lady FiFi Fondue, who fronted the event, were subjected to a barrage of homophobic trolling online in the wake of the inaugural event, which was held in Abbeyside’s Walton Park.ContinueContinue reading “Campaign to tarnish Dungarvan Pride ‘beyond pathetic’ – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has secured a commitment from regional HSE management that the health service will take the circumstances of individual patients into account when assigning them to a new GP. The commitment was given to the Sinn Féin representative at a meeting of the HSE Regional Forum at which McGuinness hadContinueContinue reading “McGuinness secures commitment from HSE on GP patient placement“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the latest Daft.ie house price report shows that despite two years in office, the Fianna Fáil / Fine Gael / Green Party coalition has utterly failed to address the affordable housing crisis.  The report shows house price increased by almost 12% in Co. Waterford over theContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Waterford’s soaring house prices demonstrate Government failure to address affordability crisis“

West Waterford Sinn Féin marked the 101st anniversary of John ‘Jack’ Cummins over the bank holiday weekend. Jack was an active Volunteer with the Stradbally Company, 4th Battalion, West Waterford Brigade of the Irish Republican Army. He was shot and killed on the 5th June 1921. He joined Sinn Féin because he believed an independent and unitedContinueContinue reading “Stradbally Volunteer Jack Cummins remembered”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford’s new development plan must work for rural communities and address the hardships faced by so many families in securing planning permission under the old 2011 plan. McGuinness said: “Waterford has been subject to an outdated and inadequate development plan for five years or more. TheContinueContinue reading “New Development Plan must work for rural communities – McGuinness“

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has raised the failure by the Irish Government to provide the necessary funding to dredge Cé Heilbhic with the European Commission this week. McGuinness is in Brussels as part of a Sinn Féin-led delegation highlighting the negative impacts of the Common Fisheries Policy on the Irish fishing sector. TheContinueContinue reading “McGuinness brings Heilbhic dredging cause to Brussels “

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has written to the HSE Head of Primary Care regarding the allocation of Dungarvan-based patients to a doctor in Cappoquin. The situation has arisen due to the retirement of a long-standing and much respected Dungarvan family doctor. McGuinness said: “Its not acceptable that patients based in Dungarvan would beContinueContinue reading “McGuinness writes to HSE management over assignment of Dungarvan patients to Cappoquin“

Cllr Conor D. McGuinness (SF) Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Minister O’Brien’s changes to the homeless HAP rates for outside of Dublin are too little, too late for Waterford. He said the proposed changes demonstrate an ignorance of the realities facing cities, towns and villages outside the capital. McGuinness said: “LastContinueContinue reading “Housing Minister’s announcement ‘too little, too late’ for Waterford – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness won the backing of all Dungarvan-Lismore District Councillors for his motion that calls on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to allow his Department fund the preparatory works required to carry out dredging at Cé Heilbhic. McGuinness brought a formal, written motion before the July meeting ofContinueContinue reading “McGuinness secures unanimous support for Cé Heilbhic dredging call”

Sinn Féin Councillor for West Waterford has said that action is required in relation to the proposed construction of 17 houses at Railway Gardens in Lismore. He made the comments after council officials confirmed to him that the developer is not in a position to proceed with the project as agreed, and that it isContinueContinue reading “Lismore housing development may not go ahead – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has been appointed as Peace Commissioner for Waterford and adjoining counties.  The powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist primarily of taking statutory declarations, witnessing signatures on documents if required by various authorities and signing certificates and orders under various pieces of legislation.  It is an honorary position andContinueContinue reading “McGuinness appointed Peace Commissioner for Waterford”

05 July 2021 Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has given an update on the Covid-19 outbreak in West Waterford, and commended the community, the public health team, and the National Ambulance Service for their response to date. McGuinness said: “There has been a huge response from the community locally, with well over 10% ofContinueContinue reading “Update on Covid situation in West Waterford”

The leader of the Sinn Féin group on Waterford Council Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford should be formally declared an ‘LGBT+ Freedom Zone’.  Cllr McGuinness said: “Waterford is an open, welcoming and tolerant place. The strong stand by the LGBT community itself as well as the outpouring of solidarity and support overContinueContinue reading “Time to declare Waterford an ‘LGBT Freedom Zone’ – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has urged the government to stand up for Irish fishermen and end the long-running injustices in the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. He made the comments at the demonstration by fishing families that took place on the Liffey and outside the Convention Centre in Dublin. All five of Waterford’s SinnContinueContinue reading “Government must stand up for fishermen and end unfair treatment – McGuinness”