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McGuinness and Cullinane: Government piling back-to-school pressure onto Waterford families
Sinn Féin TDs Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane have said families across Waterford are facing…
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Record 322,000 households in arrears as government prioritises subsidies for big business
Sinn Féin TDs David Cullinane and Conor McGuinness have criticised the government’s failure to support struggling…
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Residents right to water must be upheld as Woodlands Estate hit with termination notice – McGuinness and Burke
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness and Cllr Catherine Burke have said that residents of Woodlands…
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Government breaking the law as 23,282 children forced to wait beyond Assessment of Need deadline – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has described new figures on Assessment of Need…
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5,620 children finished school not knowing where they will live in September – Cullinane and McGuinness
5,620 children finished school not knowing where they will live in September – Cullinane and McGuinness…
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Government under pressure to end uncertainty for Waterford childcare providers as rates issue referred to Attorney General – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has called on the Government to bring an…
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Waterford households forced pay the price for Government’s failed energy policy – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has criticised the latest increase in electricity network…
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Government breaking the law as 226 Waterford children await Assessment of Need beyond legal timeframe – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has described new figures on Assessment of Need…
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McGuinness tells EU Commissioner reform of ‘manifestly unjust’ fisheries policy is urgently needed
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and Chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime…
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McGuinness: Public meeting shows annual school bus chaos is failing Waterford families
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said the Government’s annual failure to properly…
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SETU receives lowest direct capital funding of any TU as Government continues to short-change Waterford – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness, has said the Government must end the continued underinvestment…
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McGuinness and Cullinane: Smaller Budget Package Will Leave Waterford Behind
Waterford Sinn Féin TDs Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane have criticised the Government’s decision to…
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Ní féidir leis an Rialtas todhchaí na Gaeltachta a phleanáil bunaithe ar shonraí atá as dáta – McGuinness
Tá cáineadh géar déanta ag Urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar Ghnóthaí Tuaithe, Forbairt Pobail, agus An Ghaeltacht, Conor…
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McGuinness commends organisers, participants and volunteers of Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has praised the organisers, participants and volunteers behind…
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SETU receives lowest direct capital funding of any TU as Government continues to short-change Waterford – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness, has said the Government must end the continued underinvestment…
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Waterford Left Behind Again as South East Misses Out on Critical Infrastructure Designations – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said the Government’s failure to designate a…
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O’Mahoney and McGuinness welcome Council Working Group on Public Swimming Pool for Dungarvan
Sinn Féin’s Cllr. Kate O’Mahoney and Conor McGuinness TD have welcomed confirmation from Waterford City and…
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McGuinness: State apology must be matched by action
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor McGuinness has said today’s formal State apology to the survivors of…
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McGuinness calls for action on nitrous oxide misuse as concerns grow in Waterford
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has called on the Government to stop ignoring…
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Waterford Sinn Féin welcomes planned introduction of paid miscarriage leave
Sinn Féin TDs Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane have welcomed moves Government to approve five…
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Social Democrats must clarify USC position ahead of Budget – Waterford Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, and the party’s council group leader for Waterford,…
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McGuinness and Cullinane call for action as online shoppers in Waterford hit with surprise €10 charge
Sinn Féin TDs for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness TD and David Cullinane TD, have called on the Government to…
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Sinn Féin Dáil motion would stop Waterford artists being ripped-off by AI – Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane
Sinn Féin TDs for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane, have demanded action to protect…
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McGuinness and O’Mahoney welcome €250,000 funding boost to advance Cé Heilbhic dredging project
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness and Sinn Féin Councillor Kate O’Mahony have welcomed Waterford…
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Government moving goalposts again for families of children with additional needs – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has criticised the Government’s decision to bring forward…
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Government’s hands-off approach to digital device costs is leaving Waterford schools behind and forcing parents to foot the bill- Conor D. McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said the Government can no longer ignore…
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East Cork N25 progress welcome, but Waterford cannot be left behind – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has welcomed the launch of the public consultation…
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Time for Government to stop the gaslighting and act to prevent forced retirement of retained firefighters at 62 – Conor McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness, has called on the Government to immediately end the…
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Government Should Stop Hiding Behind Brussels and Act to Save Inshore Fishing Fleet – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has called on the Government to recognise the…
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Ní féidir leis an Rialtas todhchaí na Gaeltachta a phleanáil bunaithe ar shonraí atá as dáta – McGuinness
Tá cáineadh géar déanta ag Urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar Ghnóthaí Tuaithe, Forbairt Pobail, agus An Ghaeltacht, Conor…
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Eight Waterford post offices have closed in less than a decade – Government must act before more communities lose vital services
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has warned that Government inaction is placing the…
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Fianna Fáil must explain to the people of Waterford why it is blocking preparations for Irish unity – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has challenged Waterford Fianna Fáil TD and Government…
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McGuinness Invites Public to Visit Sinn Féin Stand at Dungarvan Agricultural Show
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has encouraged people attending this Sunday’s Dungarvan Agricultural Show…
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Waterford TD backs call for increased funding for Men’s Sheds
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and party spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht,…
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McGuinness: Government must not leave Woodlands residents paying while awaiting public water connection
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Government to intervene to support residents…
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More than 800 people back campaign to restore Grange bus stop as McGuinness and O’Mahoney take fight to the Dáil
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness and Sinn Féin Councillor Kate O’Mahoney have welcomed the…
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Latest Jigsaw figures show Government is failing Waterford’s young people on mental health – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said the latest figures from Jigsaw should…
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McGuinness welcomes long-overdue reform to protect domestic abuse survivors seeking social housing
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness, has welcomed the introduction of the new social housing…
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Government must back recognition of Port of Waterford with investment – Cullinane and McGuinness
Sinn Féin TDs for Waterford, David Cullinane and Conor D. McGuinness have welcomed the continued recognition…
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Cullinane and McGuinness welcome commencement of 24/7 emergency cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford
Sinn Féin TDs David Cullinane and Conor McGuinness have welcomed the commencement of 24/7 emergency cardiac…
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Government must return to talks as Waterford SNAs overwhelmingly reject workforce plan – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has called on the Government to immediately return…
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McGuinness: Ireland’s EU Presidency must deliver for Waterford and the South East
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of…
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“Government’s new planning rules raise more questions about language conditions for Gaeltacht housing” – McGuinness
Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Conor McGuinness TD has said…
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Ceisteanna le freagairt mar gheall ar rialacha nua tithíochta agus coinníollacha teanga sa Ghaeltacht – McGuinness
Tá ráite ag Urlabhraí Ghnóthaí Tuaithe, Forbairt Pobail agus na Gaeltachta Shinn Féin, Conor McGuinness TD, go bhfuil…
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Long awaited Rural and Gaeltacht Planning Statement must be judged against Government delivery – Conor McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Development and an Ghaeltacht Conor D. McGuinness, has said that rural and Gaeltacht communities…
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100 Jobs at Risk Unless Government Supports Dungarvan Bay Oyster Farmers, McGuinness warns
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has warned that up to 100 jobs could be…
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Ball in Council’s court on Dungarvan swimming pool – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said the ball is now firmly in…
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Urgent Action Needed to Restore Vital Transport Service for Elderly Patients in Dungarvan – McGuinness and O’Mahoney
Conor D. McGuinness TD and Cllr. Kate O’Mahoney have raised serious concerns regarding the reduction in bus services transporting elderly…
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Urgent Action Needed to Restore Vital Transport Service for Elderly Patients in Dungarvan – McGuinness and O’Mahoney
Conor D. McGuinness TD and Cllr. Kate O’Mahoney have raised serious concerns regarding the reduction in bus services transporting elderly…
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Urgent Action Needed to Restore Vital Transport Service for Elderly Patients in Dungarvan – McGuinness and O’Mahoney
Conor D. McGuinness TD and Cllr. Kate O’Mahoney have raised serious concerns regarding the reduction in bus services transporting elderly…
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Waterford motorists still hit by insurance rip-off despite falling claims costs – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has said that the Government is allowing insurance companies to…
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Waterford TD calls for government to reverse decision to reinstate state exam fees
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Government to reverse its decision to…
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‘Echoes of darker times in our history’ – McGuinness raises Lismore land dispute in Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the Government’s failure to act on behalf of…
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Waterford’s Sinn Féin TDs demand urgent action as diesel prices surge
Sinn Féin TDs for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane have called on the government…
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Government ‘must get real’ as 8 post offices close in Waterford – Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane
Sinn Féin TDs Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane have said Government must ‘get real’ as…
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Route inclusion welcome, but NTA must ensure 2026 start date for Portlaw Kilmacthomas bus service – McGuinness and Burke
Sinn Féin representatives Conor D. McGuinness and Cllr. Catherine Burke have received confirmation that the Carrick…
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Government decision to scrap energy credits leaves 320,000 homes unable to pay their electricity bills – McGuinness and Cullinane
The two Sinn Féin TDs for Waterford have slammed the government’s decision to scrap energy credits…
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Government must fast-track Waterford Rail line as passenger levels increases by 11% – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has said that a sharp increase in passenger…
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Workers and communities paying for Government failure on Remote Work – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has said workers and communities are paying the…
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Waterford Ministers must pick a side this week as SNA crisis comes before Dáil – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford’s two Government Ministers must…
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Waterford rents rising faster than State average as government punishes renters – Conor McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said the latest RTB figures expose the…
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Cummins and Butler must back Sinn Féin proposal to reject Mercosur – Conor McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and the party’s spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the…
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McGuinness raises road safety and accessibility concerns over Kilmacthomas Active Travel works
Conor McGuinness TD has said that serious concerns raised by residents and local businesses about the…
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Government negligence putting Coast Guard air crew safety at risk – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has said the Government and the Irish Aviation…
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Government’s new housing plan must prioritise ending homelessness by 2030 – McGuinness
Speaking after the Raise the Roof rally held in Waterford over the weekend, Sinn Féin TD…
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McGuinness and O’Mahoney raise concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour in Dungarvan.
Sinn Féin’s Conor McGuinness TD and Cllr. Kate O’Mahoney have expressed serious concern over a worrying…
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Shock and anger as Bus Éireann stop removed in Grange — McGuinness and O’Mahoney call for urgent intervention
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness and local Sinn Féin Councillor Kate O’Mahoney have expressed…
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Government wearing parents down by forcing them to fight for their children’s rights – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has accused the Government of “wearing parents down”…
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Time to follow announcements with action on mental health – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness, has said that while the recent announcement of a…
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Government must show leadership and support communities to tackle racism – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and spokesperson on Community Development, Conor D. McGuinness, has said that…
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Speech: Onam 2025 celebration in Dungarvan
Speech delivered at the Dungarvan Malayali Association Onam festival held on 6th September Namaskaram! I am…
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Assault of Irish Citizen and Repression of anti-genocide protests in Germany
Prompted by the violent assault by German police of an Irish citizen and peaceful anti-genocide protestor,…
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Pioneering filmmaker and Tramore native George Morrison has died aged 102
Conor D. McGuinness TD has paid tribute to legendary documentary filmmaker George Morrison, who has died…
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Sinn Féin Encourages Waterford Farmers to Apply for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness and Sinn Féin Councillor for the Lismore LEA, Donnchadh…
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Waterford to host 2026 GAA World Games – a homecoming for our national games and a huge honour for the county
The confirmation that Waterford will host the 2026 GAA World Games has been warmly welcomed by…
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Meath na Gaeilge i nGaeltachtaí Beaga le Feiscint go Soiléir i bhFigiúirí Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge is Déanaí
Tá urlabhraí Gaeltachta Shinn Féin, Conor McGuinness TD, ag cáineadh laghdú suntasach i maoiniú Scéim na…
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Government must call out complicity of international ‘partners’ and take real action on Gaza
Germany called out for ‘entrenched support’ of Israel’s genocide Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D.…
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Portlaw and Kilmacthomas left waiting – Sinn Féin demand action on Local Link
Sinn Féin has said that the long-overdue Local Link service connecting Portlaw and Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan…
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Long-overdue progress at St. John’s – but children still face uncertainty in September
[Parliamentary Question and response below] Progress is finally being made on long-awaited new classrooms for St.…
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McGuinness praises Waterford Pride groups in Dáil speech
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has paid tribute to local LGBTQ+ groups across the…
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Waterford families left in energy debt as Government cuts costs for data centres
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has slammed the Government as the number of…
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Communities once again overlooked in Government’s NDP Review
The Government’s revised National Development Plan (NDP) has failed to prioritise community infrastructure or to provide…
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Government must act on cost-of-living crisis as 22% report deprivation – McGuinness says Waterford families being abandoned
The latest ESRI report showing that over one in five people in Ireland are experiencing deprivation…
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McGuinness Warns Waterford’s Pharma Sector at Risk as US Tariffs Loom – Government Inaction Must End
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has warned that jobs and investment in Waterford’s pharmaceutical…
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Fisheries and coastal communities left behind again in Government’s NDP Review
Sinn Féin has said that the Government’s review of the National Development Plan (NDP) offers little…
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Neamhaird á déanamh ar Mhuintir na nGaeltachta in Athbhreithniú an Rialtais ar an bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta
Ní luaitear an Ghaeltacht fiú uair amháin in athbhreithniú an Rialtais ar an bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta…
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‘Rural Ireland’s needs go unanswered’ in Government’s NDP review – McGuinness
The Government’s updated National Development Plan offers no clear vision for rural Ireland — no targeted…
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Minister must clarify how many times Waterford Jigsaw application has been turned down – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness, has said confusion over funding applications for a Jigsaw…
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Shocking that Ireland’s national anthem not part of curriculum – Conor D. McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Conor D. McGuinness TD, has…
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Waterford and South East left at ‘bottom of the pile’ when it comes to Government TU funding
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has hit out at continued Government neglect of Waterford and…
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€1000 student fee hike a slap in the face for Waterford families as Government fails to answer multiple choice question – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said the government’s refusal to provide clarity…
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McGuinness tells Cummins: ‘Tidy-up Bill’ is no answer to deepening housing crisis
The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025 will not solve the housing crisis and the Government…
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McGuinness challenges Taoiseach over looming school strike as Government refuses to talk.
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has directly challenged the Taoiseach in the Dáil over…
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Sinn Féin motion calls for student fees to be cut as first step in abolishing them – McGuinness
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has branded government plans to hike college fees by…
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New Local Link Service Hits the Road in Ballyduff Upper
The new Local Link service for Ballyduff Upper officially began this morning, marking a major win…
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McGuinness welcomes Tallow Men’s Shed on official visit to Leinster House
Members of the Tallow Men’s Shed were welcomed to Leinster House this week by Waterford TD…
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Statement from Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness regarding Waterford Airport
“This is disappointing but not surprising. Yesterday’s so-called crunch meeting with the Minister for Transport was…
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Young Waterford activists bring their voice to Leinster House
A group of young people from the Waterford-based SLÍ – Sustainable Living Initiative – visited Leinster…
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Government must deliver long-promised neurorehabilitation team for Waterford and wider South East – McGuinness
Families across the South East are being left without access to basic neurorehabilitation care due to…
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Waterford’s rural housing crisis exposes Government neglect – McGuinness and Cummins clash over Government’s housing failure
Speaking in the Dáil this week, Waterford TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Affairs Conor…
