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Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for an audit of the housing allocation system employed by Waterford City and County Council.    “I am contacted day-in day-out by people who are frustrated and disappointed by the housing allocation system employed by the Council.There is a lack of transparency in how housesContinue reading “McGuinness calls for audit of housing allocation system”

Chuir Conor D. McGuinness, iarrthóir toghcháin áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin, fáilte roimh nuacht go mbeidh cruinniú ag Bord Fhoras na Gaeilge i nGaeltacht na nDéise  i mí Aibreáin. Is é Foras na Gaeilge an comhlacht atá freagrach as an nGaeilge a chur chun cinn ar fud oileán uile na hÉireann.   Dúirt McGuinness:  Continue reading “Cruinniú stairiúl Fhoras na Gaeilge le reachtál in Iarthar Phort Lairge – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that the failure to provide emergency accommodation in West Waterford is scandalous and is hurting families. He called for Waterford City and County Council to live up to its name and make provision for emergency housing need in the West of the County. McGuinness said: “EmergencyContinue reading “Failure to provide emergency accommodation in West Waterford hurting families – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has committed to prioritising disability issues if elected to Waterford City and County Council. McGuinness said: “16,675 people in Waterford have at least one disability, which equates to 14% of the population. People with disabilities are often doubly disadvantaged when it comes to employment, education and transport.Continue reading “McGuinness commits to prioritising disability issues at local level”

Tá ócaid phoiblí chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh fógartha ag Conor D. McGuinness, ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin. Dúirt McGuinness: “Tá áthas orm ócaid nua a fhógairt chun buaicphointe Seachtain na Gaeilge a chomóradh agus chun ár dteanga náisiúnta agus ár n-oidhreacht chultúrtha a cheiliúradh. Ócaid a chuireann cainteanna suimiúla agus caife maithContinue reading “‘Caife agus Cainteanna’ i nDún Garbhán chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh”

Local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that legislation that came into force this month will see zero-hour contracts banned, and provide a legislative basis for banded-hours contracts. McGuinness said: “This legislation enhances the rights and conditions of workers, especially those in unsecure, informal or precarious employment. It will see zero-hours contracts  become aContinue reading “Workers in Waterford to benefit from new laws initiated by Sinn Féin and trade unions – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the clarity contained in the report into the N25 Poplars commissioned by Waterford City and County Council. McGuinness obtained the report under Freedom of Information having called for it to be published in full in Autumn last year. Residents in Lisfennel Close and surrounding areasContinue reading “McGuinness publishes Council report obtained under Freedom of Information”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Council to take further action to protect biodiversity in the county. McGuinness said: “There has been a worrying decline in biodiversity in Ireland and across the globe, most of it caused by the interaction of humans with the environment. We may be familiarContinue reading “McGuinness calls for areas to be set aside for pollinators in Co. Waterford”

I obtained the following documents from Waterford City and County Council under the Freedom of Information Act. I share them here in the public interest.   Report documents N25 Trees Exec Summary Nov 2018 N25 Trees Report Nov 2018 N25 Trees Schedule of Works Nov 2018 Maps Dungarvan Bypass-A3.1 Dungarvan Bypass-A3.2 Dungarvan Bypass-A3.3 Dungarvan Bypass-A3.4

West Waterford, with a catchment of over 30,000 people,  is currently receiving 24/7 emergency cover from just one ambulance. This is according to figures uncovered by Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness. McGuinness said: “Figures from the National Ambulance Service that I obtained show that there is just one ambulance to provide roundContinue reading “Just one ambulance providing 24/7 cover for 30,000 people – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for the discredited JobPath scheme to be scrapped by Government, labeling it as a ‘failure’. He made the comments after uncovering figures that showed the scheme resulted in only one in four participants in Waterford going on find to employment. McGuinness said: “Figures released toContinue reading “Waterford figures prove that JobPath scheme has failed – McGuinness “

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has raised concerns about anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of Abbeyside Beach. “I have written to Council officials and the An Garda Síochána to raise my concerns about ongoing anti-social behaviour and littering at Abbeyside Beach, which is having an impact on the nearby grounds of AbbeysideContinue reading “Anti-social behaviour at Abbeyside Beach impacting on local club – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for an assessment of the R673 road at Ardmore National School following suggestions that traffic calming measures are put in place. McGuinness said: “I have asked the Council to assess the current situation on the R673 at the national school in Ardmore from a safetyContinue reading “McGuinness highlights potential for traffic calming measures at Ardmore NS”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has written to Waterford City and County Council in relation to loose and damaged safety mats and tiles at Abbeyside playground. He has called on the local authority to carry out works to replace these as a matter of urgency. McGuinness said: “Some of the play surfacesContinue reading “Uneven and damaged surfaces pose a risk at Abbeyside Playground – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that Eir must stick to their new timeline for the roll out of broadband in Clashmore. McGuinness said: “Initially we were told that the roll out of Eir’s 300k rural fibre broadband would be completed by the end of 2018, however that deadline has comeContinue reading “Eir must stick to new broadband timeline for Clashmore – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for traffic calming measures to be introduced in the Marquis Drive housing estate. The call comes as residents express concerns about increased traffic through the estate.   McGuinness said:   “Marquis Drive has gone from being a quiet cul-de-sac to a busy thoroughfare for aContinue reading “Traffic calming required to address increased traffic through Dungarvan estate – McGuinness”

Young people are bearing the brunt of the housing crisis in Waterford City and County as rents and house prices continue to soar. The rising cost of living and the growth of insecure work contracts is adding fuel to the fire. Last year saw a 7.5% increase in house prices across Waterford and an 11%Continue reading “Blog: Young people are bearing the brunt of the housing crisis in Waterford”

Dúirt Conor D. McGuinness, ionadaí áitiúil Shinn Féin, gur cheart tosaíocht níos airde a thabhairt don phríomhbhóthar ó Crosaire na Rinne go Ceann Heilbhic sa phlean leata grin reatha atá á chur i bhfeidhm ag Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge. “De réir mar a sheastar tá an R674 liostaithe sa triú réimse de thosaíochtaíContinue reading “Tosaíocht níos airde do Bhóthar na Rinne ag teastáil i bplean leata grin an Chontae.”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has expressed his support for nurses taking part in today’s strike. McGuinness said: “The Government has failed to deal with the recruitment and retention crisis in nursing and midwifery and I wish to offer my support for the strike action that INMO nurses and midwives began this morning.Continue reading “McGuinness backs INMO strike action by nurses”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has said that households in Co. Waterford and across the state must not be hit with Carbon Tax increases, and that Government policy should focus on tackling corporate polluters and incentives for lower carbon use. McGuinness said: “It is well recognised at this stage that we all haveContinue reading “Co. Waterford households must be protected from Carbon Tax hikes – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the opening of building scheme for traditional farm buildings for GLAS farmers. McGuinness said: “Farmers approved in the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS)

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has described November’s homeless figures, the most recently published statistics, as deeply worrying after the latest breakdown shows yet another significant increase in adult, child and family homelessness in the South East. Conor D. McGuinness said: “The November homeless report,

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has accused the Government and its backers of sitting on their hands while young people are forced off the road by extortionate motor insurance prices. “The ever increasing cost of motor insurance for young drivers is an outrage. The failure by Fine Gael, and by their backers inContinue reading “Government failing young people in Co. Waterford on Car Insurance Costs – McGuinness”

Chuir an ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin Conor D. McGuinness fáilte roimh oibreacha chun dromchla damáistithe a dheisiú ar bhóthar an Ghabhláin sa Sean Phobal, i ndiaidh dó an fhadhb a ardú le Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge. “Úsáideann tiománaithe agus coisithe an bóthair áitiúil seo go rialta. Táim sásta go bhfuil túsContinue reading “Cuireann McGuinness fáilte roimh oibreacha ar dromchla bóthair sa Sean Phobal”

Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed funding from Foras na Gaeilge for West Waterford Festival of Food. The festival was awarded the maximum amount available under the Scéim na bhFéilte scheme, which provides funding for Irish language programming in festivals. West Waterford Festival of Food was the only applicant from Co. Waterford. McGuiness who is aContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes Foras na Gaeilge funding for Food Festival”

Chuir Conor D. McGuinness fáilte roimh mhaoiniú ó Fhoras na Gaeilge i gcomhair Féile Bia Iarthar Phort Láirge. Bronnadh an t-uasmhéid atá ar fáil faoi Scéim na bhFéilte, scéim a sholáthraíonn maoiniú d’ábhair agus imeachtaí Gaeilge i bhféilte. Ba é Féile Bia Iarthar Phort Láirge an t-aon iarratasóir ó Chontae Phort Láirge. Dúirt McGuiness, atáContinue reading “Cuireann McGuinness fáilte roimh mhaoiniú Forais na Gaeilge le haghaidh Féile Bia Iarthar Phort Láirge”

Tá an Rialtas cáinte go láidir inniu ag ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin, Conor D. McGuinness, de dheasca na teipe cúram cairdiach 24/7 a chuir ar fáil in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Phort Láirge. Ag labhairt le linn na hagóide dúirt McGuinness: “Tá daonra ós coinn leathmhilliún ag braith ar

Speaking at a rally of over 10,000 people in Waterford City this weekend, Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness said Government inaction on 24/7 emergency cardiac care is putting the lives of Waterford people at risk. McGuinness said: “University Hospital Waterford serves a population

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness said that the recently announced move by Government to remove single use plastics from the state procurement system is to be welcomed, however it does not go far enough and falls fall short of the position adopted by Waterford City and County Council.   Conor D. McGuinness said:Continue reading “Government move on Single Use Plastic falls far short of Waterford’s commitment – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin has announced three candidates to run in next year’s local elections in West Waterford. At a convention held in Waterford’s Woodlands Hotel last Friday the party membership endorsed Louise Brierley as the Sinn Féin candidate for the Lismore LEA. The convention also selected two candidates for the Dungarvan LEA where the party isContinue reading “Sinn Féin selects three local election candidates for West Waterford “

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford City and County Council must make funding available for removing poplar trees which pose a risk to properties at Lisfennell Close and Springmount. McGuinness made the comments after a petition was submitted by residents, which calls on the local authority to take immediate action.

Conor D. McGuinness has confirmed that he will seek a nomination from Sinn Féín to run in next year’s local elections. He was recently appointed as an area representative for the recently formed Dungarvan LEA, which covers the town and stretches from Ballinacourty to Ardmore.

Curifidh Dungarvan School of Trad, i bpáirt le Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, Ceilí mór pobail

Chuir Conor McGuinness fáilte roimh an nuacht go bhfuil an aip Foclóir Béarla-Gaeilge

Conor McGuinness has welcomed news that the Foclóir English-Irish dictionary app

Sinn Féin will give their support to the Plastic Free Waterford campaign group

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has called on the council to

Caitear le daoine sa Ghaeltacht mar shaoránaigh den dara grád i dtaobh na

People living in the Gaeltacht are being treated as second-class citizens when it

Sinn Féin area representative Conor McGuinness has said that families in Co

Sinn Féin local area representative Conor McGuinness has urged dog walkers and anyone engaged in outdoor per suits to be ‘tick aware’. The warning came after a reported rise in tick bites across the country this summer. Conor McGuinness said, “I have been hearing of an increase in tick bites this summer from around theContinue reading “McGuinness urges Waterford dog walkers to be ‘tick aware’”

Dúirt ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin Conor McGuinness go bhfuil sé thar am dul i ngleic le dumpáil mhídhleathach sa Rinn. Dúirt Conor McGuinness:   “Bhí díomá orm málaí bruscair agus éadaí a fheiscint caite ar an talamh i Heilbhic agus i mBaile na nGall le déanaí. Is áiteanna áilinn scéimhe iad seo agusContinue reading “Thar am dul i ngleic le dumpáil mhídhleathach sa Rinn – Conor McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local representative Conor McGuinness has said that it is unacceptable that the Agri-loan scheme announced last October is facing further delays.   “The agri-loan scheme was announced late last year but to date this vital source of finance has not been made availabe to farmers despite the extraordinary and difficult situations that farmersContinue reading “Agri-loan delay is unacceptable – Conor McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local representative Conor McGuinness has reminded community and sporint groups that Monday 30th is the final deadline to apply for funding under the Community Enhancement Programme.   “The Community Enhancement Programmeseeks to fund projects that exist to improve facilities in communities in disadvantaged areas. The programme offers funding to non-profit groups in orderContinue reading “Last chance to apply for community enhancement grants – Conor McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local representative Conor McGuinness has said that the ongoing drought will have a serious impact on farm incomes this year and into next year, and called on the Government to put their heads together now to ensure there are adequate fodder stocks availabel for winter.   Conor McGuinness said:   “The most recentContinue reading “Ongoing drought will have a serious impact on farm incomes – Conor McGuinness”