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Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the Government should introduce legislation to ensure that Personal Assistance Services (PAS) is delivered for those that require it. He made the comments after Waterford Council passed a Sinn Féin motion in support of the Independent Living Movement’s PAS campaign.  McGuinness said: “Waterford Council has givenContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Government must legislate for disabled people’s right to independent living”

Sinn Féin has launched a survey of people’s experiences with rip-off insurance premiums. The party’s leader on Waterford Council Conor D. McGuinness said: “We have launched a survey of people’s experiences with rip-off insurance premiums. “My party colleague Pearse Doherty TD has been battling to end the insurance rip-off and we want to know ifContinueContinue reading “Survey on rip-off insurance premiums launched”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has asked the Council’s Environment Department for its assistance in keeping An Coinigéar clean. The sand spit that stretches across Dungarvan Bay is popular with walkers and runners alike.  Speaking at the May meeting of the Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, McGuinness said: “An Coinigéar is a wonderful and very popularContinueContinue reading “Council assistance requested to keep An Coinigéar clean”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on Waterford City and County Council to undertake an ‘accessibility audit’ of its 2021 outdoor seating scheme to ensure that it doesn’t impede on people with disabilities or those with reduced mobility. McGuinness said: “The 2021 outdoor seating scheme is going ahead and will provide a reliefContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for accessibility audit on outdoor seating schemes”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness called on the Council’s Roads Department to put traffic management plans in place for popular amenities and visitor attractions across Co. Waterford ahead of the sumer tourist season. He made the call at the May plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council.  McGuinness said: “Last year we sawContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for traffic management plans, community consultation ahead of summer season”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has raised the anomaly regarding funding for dredging works with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine during an online meeting on fisheries issues.  Speaking after the meeting McGuinness said: “I met with Minister Charlie McConalogue this evening and raised the urgent need for dredging at Cé Heilbhic.ContinueContinue reading “Heilbhic dredging funding anomaly raised with Minister – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has asked the Council to install enhanced road safety measures at both the Mitchell St. and Youghal Road entrances to St. Mary’s National School in Dungarvan. He raised the issue at the May meeting of the Dungarvan-Lismore District Council.  McGuinness said: “I have received representations from several quarters inContinueContinue reading “Road safety measures for St. Mary’s NS”

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Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the inclusion of significant road surface improvement works along the N72, and the long-awaited safety improvement works on the N25. The works are included in the Annual Service Plan that was approved at the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council. McGuinness said: “I was gladContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes N72 surface works and N25 safety improvements.”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the pending review of the Council’s development contribution scheme provides a useful opportunity to introduce measures to make investment in eco-friendly methods and specifications more attractive to developers and self-builders alike. He made the comments at the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council, whereContinueContinue reading “Development Contribution Scheme provide opportunity to incentivise eco-friendly homes – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the public must be consulted at all stages and on all projects as part of the roll-out of the sustainable transport projects that have been announced by the National Transport Authority. McGuinness raised a number of questions regarding recent transport announcements during the February meeting ofContinueContinue reading “Public must be consulted on sustainable transport projects roll-out – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin’s leader on Waterford City and County Council has secured cross-party support to hold a single-purpose meeting of Waterford City and County meeting to prepare a submission to An Bord Pleanála regarding the proposed Lyrenacarriga wind farm outside Knockanore. The Councillor raised the issue at the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness secures backing for Wind Turbine submission”

Sinn Féin has called on Waterford City and County Council to make a formal submission to An Bord Pleanála regarding the Lyrenacarriga wind farm application. Group leader Cllr. Conor D. McGuinness has requested that a special meeting is called for Councillors to have their say on the proposed development, and to draft a formal submissionContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin calls for Council submission on Lyrenacarriga wind farm application”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that littering is on the increase locally, and that reports published this week by An Taisce and the Irish Business Against Litter group shows that this is part of a national trend of increased littering due to the pandemic. The West Waterford representative said there was aContinueContinue reading “Littering increase during pandemic restrictions – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Marine to stand up for Irish coastal communities and to immediately seek a re-negotiation of access to Irish fishing waters following the outcome of the Brexit trade deal. Councillor McGuinness said: “The outcome of this Brexit trade deal amountsContinueContinue reading “Waterford’s coastal communities need a champion, but not a hide-and-seek champion – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Council’s Roads Department to restore the area around the Burgery monument, which as been disrupted during the ongoing N25 resurfacing works nearby. “This coming March marks the 100th anniversary of the Burgery Ambush. This engagement was part of a campaign of attacks against British forces carriedContinueContinue reading “Plea to restore Burgery Monument ahead of ambush centenary”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness posed a series of questions regarding repair and maintenance works at the fisheries harbour at Cé Heilbhic in An Rinn during the December Dungarvan-Lismore District meeting.  McGuinness noted that dredging the harbour remained a priority but queried why works to repair the breakwater had stopped, with a considerable amountContinueContinue reading “McGuinness queries progress on Cé Heilbhic works”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the publication of the Council’s multi-year capital plan this month. The plan will see a total investment of €230 million across Waterford City and County to the end of 2024.  McGuinness said:  “Its important for us to take a strategic approach to capital investment and planning theseContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes €230 million multi-year Capital Plan for Waterford”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford needs an additional 570 homes per year just to keep up with growing demand for housing across the city and county. McGuinness made the comments as the ESRI launched a major new research paper examining housing demand over the coming two-decades, entitled Regional Demographics and StructuralContinueContinue reading “Waterford needs 570+ additional houses per year to keep up with demand – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed funding for festivals across Waterford City and County under the Council’s 2021 funding scheme. McGuinness proposed the allocations at the December meeting of Waterford City and County Council.  McGuinness said: “I was glad to secure the unanimous support of the full Council for my proposal to allocateContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes €1.26 million Waterford Festival grants for 2021”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Ireland is heading towards an “unprecedented mental health crisis for older people”, with existing services for the elderly “under resourced, inadequate and not connected with each other”. Speaking after a publication of a report “Mental Health Services for Older Persons” by the Mental Health Commission, CllrContinueContinue reading “Government must address unmet mental health needs of older persons – McGuinness”

The leader of Sinn Féin on Waterford Council has branded the Government’s refusal to pay student nurses a fair wage as shameful. Councillor Conor McGuinness represents Waterford on the HSE Regional Forum.  McGuinness said:  “Despite the huge stress and pressure of working on the frontline at the heart of this unprecedented health crisis, thousands ofContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Government exploitation of Waterford student nurses is shameful”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Minister for Housing to urgently engage with the local authorities about reforming the Vacant Sites Levy. Waterford was one of only four local authorities that reported collecting revenue since the scheme. Less than 2% of the total amount owed to Waterford for 2019 has actuallyContinueContinue reading “‘Pathetic’ Vacant Sites Levy returns demand action – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the government for squandering €50 million on carbon credits instead of using it for real climate action. He said money would be better spent on retrofitting schemes for older council housing stock, and measures aimed at improving the energy efficiency of public buildings and homes.  McGuinness said:ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Government prefers to squander money on carbon credits than to retrofit housing stock”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor McGuinness has criticised an EU plan to eliminate customs duties on certain products, citing the negative implications the deal would have on Irish lobster fishers. McGuinness said: “My party colleague MEP Chris McManus has voted against this flawed proposal in the European Parliament. Sinn Féin is committed to supporting Ireland’s inshoreContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin votes to protect Irish Lobster Fishers – McGuinness”

The Sinn Féin group on Waterford City and County Council has given its support to the local authority’s budget for 2021.Group leader Councillor Conor McGuinness said:”Following careful consideration, and acting in the best interests of the people that we are privileged to represent, the Sinn Féin team has voted in support of the budget asContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin backs Council Budget for Waterford”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness met the workers at the steps of the Civic Offices and accepted a letter from them to be delivered to Council management. McGuinness said: “These workers have been caught in the middle of a planning issue between their employer and Waterford City and County Council. Through no fault ofContinueContinue reading “Homesavers workers caught in the middle”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the Minister for Agriculture for his failure to seek an accommodation for livestock buyers to permit attendance at marts on a restrictive basis.   McGuinness described Minister McConalogue’s position as ‘naïve’ and ‘uninformed’ as to the consequences of mart closures. McGuinness said: “Food production has rightly been deemedContinueContinue reading “Agriculture Ministers ‘uninformed’ and ‘naïve’ – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor McGuinness has welcomed the introduction of the Homeless Prevention Bill 2020, which aims to places a legal obligation on local authorities to provide people at risk of homelessness with a plan and appropriate supports to prevent them from entering homeless services. The Bill was introduced in the Dáil by Sinn FéinContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin introduces Homeless Prevention Bill – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that carbon tax will punish those with no alternative and called on the Government to reconsider the introduction of the tax that is set to be introduced in the coming days.  McGuinness said:  “Carbon Tax is due to be imposed over the next few days as theContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Carbon tax will punish ordinary Waterford households”

Sinn Féin councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed an allocation of almost €150,000 for projects in Co. Waterford.  McGuinness said:  “I am delighted that three projects in Co. Waterford have each received €49,500 under the Clár programme.  “The projects awarded include  Traffic calming measures at Knockanore and footpaths and public lighting in Clashmore and Kilrossanty.  “I wantContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes Clár funding for Co. Waterford”

West Waterford Sinn Féin will host an online panel discussion entitled ‘Waterford’s Fight for Freedom’ to mark the centenary of the ambush at Piltown Cross, which took place on November 1st 1920.  The West Waterford Brigade of the I.R.A. ambushed British forces in an operation that was daring in its ambition and precise in itsContinueContinue reading “West Waterford Sinn Féin to mark Piltown Ambush centenary with panel discussion”

Sinn Féin Council Group Leader Conor McGuinness has spoken of his disappointment and anger as the controversial Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and Certain related Matters) Records Bill has become law following votes in the Dáil and Seanad last week. the Bill was supported by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party.ContinueContinue reading “Victims and survivors once again failed by the state – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has requested that additional streetlights are placed along a dark stretch of the N25 at the Burgery.  McGuinness said: “For some reason a small stretch of the N25 was left without streetlights when the rest of the road was lit up many years ago. There is a gap inContinueContinue reading “Street Lights for The Burgery – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called for persistent flooding on the L2039 at Kilossera to be addressed as a matter of urgency.  McGuinness said:  “This is a busy road, from the N25 to Glenbeg National School. It runs along the Brickey Estuary and is bounded by marsh to the North. It has floodedContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for flood relief on L2039 at Kilossera”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Government to introduce a detailed road map for mental health services during the impending period of tighter Covid19 restrictions.  The Regional Health Forum member has called for a detailed plan to be put in place so people can get the mental health supports “where andContinueContinue reading “Road map for mental health services needed ahead of tighter Covid restrictions – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the government to reintroduce the ban on evictions, notices to quit and rent increases. The call comes as the government introduces a new round of Covid-19 restrictions. McGuinness said: “The Government has moved to introduce further restrictions to help stop the spread of Covid-19. These restrictionsContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Government must reintroduce ban on evictions”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said it is long past time for the Council to tackle serious anti-social behaviour head on. He made the comments following a meeting of the Council’s Housing Committee, where a draft anti-social behaviour policy was presented to members.  McGuinness said:  “I have been campaigning for the Council’s housingContinueContinue reading “Time for Council to tackle Anti Social Behaviour head on – McGuinness”

Waterford’s team of Sinn Féin elected representatives have signalled their support for a fair resolution to the current dispute between former employees of Debenhams and the companies liquidators KPMG. Pickets have been in place at stores across the state for almost 180 days and last Monday workers in Waterford staged a one week occupation ofContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin support Waterford Debenhams workers in their campaign for fair redundancy”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised Waterford’s Fianna Fáil and Green Party TDs for refusing to vote down an unfair and potentially illegal scheme which would see Waterford fishermen persecuted without being able to appeal, while foreign-registered fishing boats operating in Irish waters would be immune.  Sinn Féin proposed a Dáil motion toContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Fianna Fáil and Greens vote for continued persecution of Waterford fishermen”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has expressed his disappointment at the unwillingness of the Department of Education to tackle the major issues facing school secretaries following unsuccessful outcomes to hearings at the Workplace Relations Commission today. School secretaries across Waterford had engaged in a series of one-day strikes seeking a level-playing field when itContinueContinue reading “Department of Education pushing School Secretaries to the brink of industrial action – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor McGuinness has written to the Central Bank to warn that an extension of COVID-19 payment breaks for borrowers is “necessary to avoid serious detrimental consequences for loan and mortgage holders”. McGuinness raised the issue ahead of Wednesday’s deadline for granting payment breaks that are protected by emergency European guidelines. Sinn FéinContinueContinue reading “McGuinness warns of ‘detrimental consequences’ for West Waterford borrowers if Covid payment break is not extended”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Government inaction has led to Waterford students and their parents handing over thousands of euros for accommodation they are unlikely to use and extortionate fees for a reduced learning experience. McGuinness said:  “It is outrageous that the Government has sat on its hands while hard earnedContinueContinue reading “Government stands by while Waterford students and families get fleeced again – McGuinness”

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Sinn Féin has hit out at today’s decision by Fianna Fáil*, Fine Gael, the Greens and Independent councillors** to increase the Local Property Tax (LPT) by 10%. Sinn Féin voted to maintain the tax at its existing rate and called for the LPT to be abolished by central government as part of a reform ofContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin oppose LPT increase for Waterford families”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor McGuinness has said that instability and a lack of leadership on the part of the Government is causing harm to both the farming sector and the fishing industry.  Cllr. McGuinness said:  “In a period of two months we have seen  three senior ministers in the Department of Agriculture, Food and theContinueContinue reading “Government instability hurting Waterford farmers and fishing industry”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has raised the issue of pregnant women not being allowed to have a partner accompany them to maternity appointments, and called on HSE management to remove the restriction:  McGuinness said: “I have raised this issue with HSE management through the Regional Health Forum, and my colleague David Cullinane T.D.ContinueContinue reading “Pregnant women should be allowed bring their partner when attending maternity appointments – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has called on the government to immediately reopen the school bus transport ticket system. Responding to growing frustration of parents across the country, McGuinness said: “The school bus ticket system needs to be reopened immediately. We have a situation where children have no means of getting to school. “ParentsContinueContinue reading “Re-open school transport ticket system immediately – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the new Development Plan for Waterford must not facilitate the imposition of colossal wind turbine structures on rural communities.  McGuinness said: “I have made a submission on wind energy development in Waterford as part of the public consultation for the new Development Plan. I have beenContinueContinue reading “New Development Plan must not force wind turbines on rural communities”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the EU must announce financial support for Irish lobster fishers following a decision by the European Commission to lift tariffs on live imports of US lobster. There is a significant lobster fishery along the Waterford coast that is of regional and economic importance. McGuinness is aContinueContinue reading “McGuinness demands EU supports for Irish lobster fishers”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that urgent action is required to address the trip and fall hazards in Grattan Square. He said that Waterford City and County Council must prioritise this remedial work before somebody is left with a serious injury as a result of a fall.  McGuinness said:  “Its very clearContinueContinue reading “Grattan square trip and fall hazards need to be addressed urgently – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has expressed his frustration at the mixed messages coming from Government regarding rapid COVID testing for schools.  McGuinness said: “Ensuring rapid testing for both pupils and staff is absolutely crucial to addressing the real anxieties of parents and teachers and keeping schools open. The Government announced in the nationalContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Rapid testing essential to keeping schools open”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor McGuinness has said that the latest homelessness figures show that the housing crisis has not gone away but doesn’t tell the full story when it comes to dysfunction in the housing market and a shortage of affordable houses.  McGuinness said: “The most recent monthly figures released by the Department of HousingContinueContinue reading “Homeless figures point to continued dysfunction in housing – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has expressed his alarm and disappointment that the Taoiseach has signed off on controversial fisheries penalty point regulations without consultation with the fishing industry. Micheál Martin is acting as interim Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine due to his Government’s failure to keep a Minister in that departmentContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Taoiseach needs to explain rushed imposition of penalty point system on the fishing industry”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has announced details of a state-wide survey of student funding, which is being carried out by Sinn Féin in conjunction with the party’s spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Rose Conway-Walsh TD.  McGuinness said: “Further and Higher Education must be made accessible and affordable forContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin launches student funding survey”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has expressed his gratitude to Waterford Council’s outdoor staff for their response during and after Storm Ellen.  McGuinness said:  “Council outdoor staff our in a huge amount of work in theres up to the storm and as it hit our coast. They were instrumental in feeding information back onContinueContinue reading “McGuinness thanks Council staff for Storm Ellen response”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that short-term letting through platforms such as Airbnb are distorting the property market in West Waterford and pricing families out of the private rental market.  McGuinness said: “Local families are being priced out of the private rental market in Dungarvan. Over recent weeks I have been contactedContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Short-term letting pricing local families out of the market”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the decision not to give a status red weather warning to Co. Waterford ahead of Storm Ellen’s arrival last week.  McGuinness said: “Met Éireann have a difficult and thankless job when it comes to predicting the weather or issuing warnings, however I  believe they dropped the ball lastContinueContinue reading “Storm warning discrepancy leaves workers with dilemma – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness comments on a number of violent incidents in Dungarvan during the weekend beginning 14th August. “I have received reports of a number of violent disturbances over the weekend. I do not wish to say anything that could negatively impact on investigation or prosecutions. “Violence has no place on ourContinueContinue reading “McGuinness comments on violence scenes in Dungarvan”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has signalled his concern at a potential increase in dog thefts in recent weeks. McGuinness commended the response of Gardaí and voluntary organisations such as Waterford Animal Welfare for their work in intercepting alleged dog thieves and traffickers.  McGuinness said: “I am deeply concerned by what appears to beContinueContinue reading “Council must cooperate with Gardaí to battle dog thefts – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has sought assurances from Council officials and from all parties that Council spending on housing will be protected in the face of growing uncertainty and risk when it comes to next years Council budget. McGuinness made the comments as Councillors were briefed on risks currently facing Waterford Council. TheContinueContinue reading “Waterford’s housing budget must be protected as Council faces greatest level of financial risk – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the projected timeline for a new Development Plan for Waterford. McGuinness has confirmed that the long-delayed review process is underway and that a projected timeline is now in place. The West Waterford representative has been outspoken in his criticism of the failure to develop an up-to-date developmentContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes timeline for new Waterford Development Plan”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has written to the chair of Waterford Council’s strategic policy committee on Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Action requesting work commence on a  dedicated Tree and Biodiversity Plan.  McGuinness said: “Waterford Council has no single policy or plan when it comes to tree management or the protection and promotion of biodiversity.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness reiterates call for a Tree and Biodiversity Plan for Co. Waterford”

Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the appointment of a dedicated spokesperson on fisheries by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald. Sinn Féin appointed Donegal TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn to the role  of fisheries spokesperson despite the fact that the Fianna Fáil – Fine Gael – Green Party Government have chosen not to appoint aContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes appointment of Sinn Féin Fisheries spokesperson”

Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that the failure by the last Government to deliver real affordable homes for working people cannot be allowed to continue under the new administration. The Sinn Féin council group leader was speaking after Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Party voted down a major public programme to build affordableContinueContinue reading “Waterford families ‘hit hard’ by unwillingness to deliver affordable homes – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford has ‘a mountain to climb’ in order to meet increased demand for mental health services due to underinvestment by successive governments in mental health services.  He made the comments as he lent his support to calls from Alone and Samaritans for greater mental health supportsContinueContinue reading “Waterford has ‘mountain to climb’ to meet increased demand for mental health services post Covid-19 – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Council Group Conor D. McGuinness leader was nominated for election as Mayor of Waterford City and County at the annual general meeting of the local authority. McGuinness was supported by Sinn Féin, Labour Party, Green Party and some Independent Councillors. The vote was 17 – 15 in favour of Fine Gael’s Damien Geoghegan,ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness comments on Mayoral election”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed €1.2 million funding for Cappoquin under the Rural Regeneration and Renewal Scheme. McGuinness had lobbied for this investment at both local and national level.  McGuinness said:  “I am delighted to confirm that the €1.2 million rural regeneration and renewal funding for Cappoquin that Waterford Council applied forContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes €1.2 million Rural Regeneration funding for Cappoquin”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcome the decision by Waterford City and County Council to institute free parking at Scanlon’s Yard until the end of July. McGuinness had lobbied Council management to make a concession on parking in the town centre in an effort to increase footfall in Dungarvan and to offset theContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes Council rethink on parking in Dungarvan“

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN SURVEY Sinn Féin councillor Conor D. McGuinness has announced details of an online survey to assess how renters across the State are coping during Covid-19. Latest figures show rent supplement figures increased by 33% during the pandemic. McGuinness said: “The Sinn Féin spokesperson on housing Eoin O’Broin TD has launched anContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin launch renters’ survey as rent supplement payments increase by 33% in three months”

Conor D. McGuinness has obtained information from the Environmental Protection Agency in recent days that paints a stark picture of unsafe levels of Trihalomethanes in the An Rinn/Heilbhic water supply between the years 2008 and 2018. The water supply was only decommissioned in September 2019.  The An Rinn-based Sinn Féin Councillor said: “Annual water qualityContinueContinue reading “Water supply exceeded safe THM levels for 9 out of 10 years”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has received confirmation that the long delayed County Development Plan review process will begin on 20th July this year. McGuinness has been outspoken in his criticism of the failure to develop an up-to-date development plan over recent years.  McGuinness said:  “Waterford Council is relying on an out-of-date county developmentContinueContinue reading “County Development Plan Review due to commence this July – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the recommencement of planning timelines from Sunday 24th May. The resumption follows an eight-week hiatus on foot of orders by the caretaker Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy. McGuinness said:  “I am glad this order has been lifted and planning timelines can now resume.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes resumption of planning processes”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has encouraged SMEs in West Waterford to apply for assistance under the Restart grant scheme but warned that inadequate Government support for the sector will results in high unemployment for years to come.  McGuinness said:  “The Restart scheme offers grants of between €2,000 and €10,000 for small and mediumContinueContinue reading “Restart grant scheme welcome but more needs to be done to support SMEs – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that serious questions remain over the health impacts of the decomissioned public water supply serving An Rinn, which was finally replaced last year. He raised concerns following a stark warning from the European Commission to the Irish Government over unsafe levels of trihalomethanes (THMs) in public waterContinueContinue reading “Questions remain over health impact of decommissioned water supply – McGuinness”

Chuir an Comhairleoir Conor D. McGuinness fáilte roimh fógra ón Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara go gcuirfidh siad €150,000 ar fáil i dtaobh oibreacha ar Ché Heilbhic. Cuirfidh Comhaire Phort Láirge €50,000 leis an méid seo. Dúirt McGuinness: “Cuirim fáilte roimh €150,000 euró ata fogartha inniu ag an Roinn Talmhaíochta i gcóir Cé Heilbhic chunContinueContinue reading “Fáilte curtha ag McGuinness roimh €200,000 chun tonnchosc a dheisiú i Heilbhic”

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has described as ‘worrying’ new economic analysis that shows that Dungarvan and the South East are subject to above average levels of economic exposure as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The data is contained in an economic study commissioned by the Southern Regional Assembly. McGuinness isContinueContinue reading “Economic exposure for South East above state average – McGuinness”

Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the publication of tender documents for repairs to the west pier at Cé Heilbhic, which is in need of substantial work to make it safe and fit for use.  The Sinn Féin representative had previously flagged the bad state of repair with the Council and campaigned for works toContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes progress on Heilbhic breakwater repairs”