McGuinness welcomes long-awaited approval for Scoil Gharbháin expansion but says delivery must now follow
Gaeilge Sinn Féin TD Conor McGuinness has welcomed confirmation that the Department of Education has approved a major expansion of Scoil Gharbháin in Dungarvan, describing it as an important breakthrough following years of campaigning and pressure from the school community. The development will provide four additional mainstream classrooms, two Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms and three Special…
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Fáiltíonn McGuinness go mór roimh chead do spás breise ag Scoil Gharbháin
English Chuir Conor McGuinness, Teachta Dála Shinn Féin do Phort Láirge, fáilte roimh dheimhniú ón Roinn Oideachais go bhfuil cead tugtha d’fhorbairt mhór ag Scoil Gharbháin i nDún Garbhán. Beidh ceithre sheomra ranga nua, dhá sheomra do dhaltaí a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta oideachais acu agus trí sheomra eile do thacaíocht teagaisc mar chuid den fhorbairt.…
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A Lifetime in Football: McGuinness Pays Tribute to Liam Fraser Following Volunteer Legacy Award
Waterford TD Conor McGuinness has paid tribute to Liam Fraser of Brideview United in Tallow, following his recognition at the Waterford PPN Community and Voluntary Awards 2026. Liam received the Volunteer Legacy Award in recognition of almost 50 years of dedication to football and his outstanding contribution to his club and community. Deputy McGuinness congratulated…
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Waterford TDs accuse Government of failing public sector workers as unions announce new strike date
Sinn Féin TDs for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane have criticised the Government’s failure to secure a fair pay agreement for public sector workers, following confirmation that unions have announced a new date for strike action on 12 November. Deputy McGuinness said public sector workers do not want to take strike action, but…
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Public meeting in Dungarvan to defend Irish neutrality – McGuinness and Funchion
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness and Ireland South MEP Kathleen Funchion will host a public meeting in Dungarvan on Monday, 9 November, as part of their campaign to defend Irish neutrality and oppose the Government’s plans to dismantle the Triple Lock. The meeting, titled Defend Irish Neutrality, will take place at 7.30pm in Lawlor’s…
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Minister passing the buck on Grange bus stop -McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the Minister for Transport for taking a hands-off approach to the loss of the Bus Éireann Route 40 service in Grange, County Waterford. Deputy McGuinness has again sought answers from the Minister, calling on him and his Department to work with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Bus…
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McGuinness: Waterford needs a plan for additional special school capacity, not just monitoring
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has called for a clear plan to deliver additional special school capacity across Waterford, including the provision of new schools to serve Tramore and surrounding communities and the East Cork / West Waterford catchment areas. Deputy McGuinness raised the issue in a parliamentary question to Minister of State Michael…
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McGuinness challenges Taoiseach to back Waterford and South East’s €45 billion economic ambition
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness has challenged the Taoiseach to turn support for Waterford Chamber’s new regional strategy into concrete action to deliver economic growth and investment for Waterford and the South East. Speaking during Taoiseach’s Questions in the Dáil, Deputy McGuinness asked whether the Taoiseach had read Waterford & The South East 2075:…
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Government’s EU budget would leave Waterford farmers and rural communities down by €60m – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness has criticised the Government’s approach to the next EU budget, accusing Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of throwing in the towel before negotiations have even begun. Deputy McGuinness was speaking after meeting IFA President Francis Gorman and Waterford IFA representatives this week to discuss the proposed EU budget…
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McGuinness calls for stronger European cooperation to tackle drug gangs operating across borders
Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor McGuinness has called for stronger European cooperation to pursue the leaders of criminal gangs directing drug trafficking, intimidation and violence in Ireland from abroad. Speaking in the Dáil during a debate on EU justice measures, Deputy McGuinness raised the impact of these gangs on families and communities and called on…
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McGuinness condemns Government attack on neutrality as Dáil debate curtailed
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness has condemned the Government’s plans to scrap the Triple Lock, accusing Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of showing contempt for the Irish people by attempting to dismantle a key safeguard of Irish neutrality without a referendum. Speaking in the Dáil during debate on the Government’s Bill, Deputy McGuinness…
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McGuinness challenges Taoiseach over childcare crisis in Waterford
Sinn Féin TD Conor McGuinness has directly challenged the Taoiseach over the shortage of childcare places in Waterford, highlighting the difficulties facing parents in Tramore, Dungarvan and Waterford. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy McGuinness called on the Government to address the lack of suitable childcare placements, which is preventing parents from taking up employment or…
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McGuinness welcomes Maine Governor to Leinster House for discussions on trade, maritime affairs and Irish unity
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness welcomed Governor Janet Mills to Leinster House as part of his ongoing engagement to deepen relations between Ireland and the State of Maine. As Cathaoirleach of the Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, McGuinness had been tasked with developing bilateral links between Ireland and Maine. The meeting…
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“This must be the turning point on drug violence and intimidation” – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness told the Dáil that the tragedy that devastated the English family must lead to lasting change, with a determined crackdown on drug-related intimidation and organised crime. Speaking during Sinn Féin’s Private Members’ motion, which the Government said it would support, Deputy McGuinness said: “Yesterday, we said goodbye to…
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McGuinness says Government must deliver fair pay deal as public sector strike talks resume
Waterford Sinn Féin TD says huge public support for striking workers must translate into a deal that protects living standards Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Government to ensure that pay is the priority in renewed negotiations with public sector unions, following strike action this week and the suspension…
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Waterford families struggling with soaring energy bills as Government fails to act – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has said rising energy arrears expose the Government’s failure to tackle soaring bills, with electricity costs still 83% higher than before the energy crisis and gas bills up 107%. Deputy McGuinness said electricity arrears have increased by 20% in a year, while gas arrears have risen by…
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“Common sense prevails” as Kilmeaden data centre refused planning – Waterford Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Burke, TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness and Deputy David Cullinane have welcomed the decision by Waterford City and County Council to refuse planning permission for the proposed data centre and associated energy infrastructure at Kilmeaden. The decision follows strong opposition from the local community to a development of exceptional scale,…
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Ongoing support needed as Waterford community comes to terms with horrific crime
Sustained support must be available to the families and wider community affected by the horrific crime in Waterford, as people begin to come to terms with the tragedy, Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness said in the Dáil this morning. Deputy McGuinness and his colleague Deputy David Cullinane met with people involved in the community…
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Government must act in good faith to resolve public sector pay dispute – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has called on Government to urgently engage with trade unions and secure a fair pay deal for the 400,000 public sector workers across the State, as hundreds of thousands of workers take strike action today. McGuinness said Government must act in good faith to resolve the dispute,…
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‘Wild West’ approach to wind energy must end as developments mount around Dungarvan – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has accused the Government of allowing a “Wild West” approach to wind energy development to continue, warning that communities around Dungarvan are facing multiple proposed developments while national guidelines remain 20 years out of date. Speaking in the Dáil during a debate on energy policy, Deputy McGuinness…
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‘Data centre applications being decided in a national policy vacuum’: McGuinness warns of impact on Kilmeadan
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has warned that proposed data centre developments are being considered in the absence of a coherent national policy on data centres, energy demand and associated power generation. Deputy McGuinness has submitted a formal objection to the planning application for a data centre at Kilmeadan and raised the…
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McGuinness steps up campaign for Dungarvan swimming pool following meeting with Swim Ireland
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has renewed his call for a public swimming pool in Dungarvan following a meeting with Swim Ireland at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Deputy McGuinness met Swim Ireland, the national governing and development body for swimming, on Wednesday to discuss the support it can provide to…
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‘Years of campaigning and still no progress’: McGuinness demands action on West Waterford Primary Care Centre
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has called on the Government and HSE to end delays and deliver a primary care centre serving Tallow, Lismore, Cappoquin and the wider West Waterford area. Deputy McGuinness said the need for the facility was clear, yet years of campaigning had failed to produce meaningful progress. Questioning…
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‘An existential crisis for the Gaeltacht’: McGuinness says Government must act on housing in An Rinn and An Sean Phobal
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has warned that the housing crisis represents an existential threat to the future of Gaeltacht na nDéise, saying the Government must act to remove the barriers preventing young people from remaining in their own communities. Deputy McGuinness raised the issue with Waterford City and County Council representatives…
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Budget leaves Waterford workers and families worse off, again – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has criticised the Government’s Budget, saying it fails Waterford families while providing insufficient investment in the infrastructure, housing and community facilities the county needs. Deputy McGuinness said: “This could have been a Budget to make life more affordable. Instead, for the second year running, Fianna Fáil and…
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Outdated wind energy guidelines ‘leave Dungarvan and West Waterford communities wide open’ – McGuinness tells Dáil
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has raised concerns in the Dáil about the growing number of wind energy developments being proposed around Dungarvan, warning that local communities are being asked to deal with major developments while national planning guidelines remain almost two decades old. Deputy McGuinness said residents across West Waterford are…
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McGuinness welcomes confirmation Gazan student can travel to take up SETU place
Waterford TD Conor McGuinness has welcomed confirmation that Gazan student Hazem Faris is to travel to Ireland next week to begin his studies at South East Technological University (SETU), but has warned that other Palestinian students remain unable to take up their university and college places in Ireland because of visa refusals and delays. Hazem…
Read More“Common sense prevails” as Kilmeaden data centre refused planning – Waterford Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Burke, and SinnFéin TDs for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness and David Cullinane have welcomed the decision by Waterford City and County Council to refuse planning permission for the proposed data centre and associated energy infrastructure at Kilmeaden. The decision follows strong opposition from the local community to a development of exceptional…
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Kilmeaden data centre raises serious questions over scale, energy and community impact – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has said the scale and nature of the proposed Kilmeaden data centre would have a profound impact on the rural community and that the development, as currently proposed, should not proceed. The Sinn Féin rural affairs spokesperson made the comments as part of his submission in respect of the proposed…
Read MoreBudget leaves Waterford workers and families worse off, again – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has criticised the Government’s Budget, saying it fails Waterford families while providing insufficient investment in the infrastructure, housing and community facilities the county needs. Deputy McGuinness said: “This could have been a Budget to make life more affordable. Instead, for the second year running, Fianna Fáil and…
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Cummins has no idea how many, if any, additional rural homes his new planning regime will deliver – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and spokesperson on rural affairs, community development and the Gaeltacht, Conor D. McGuinness, has criticised Minister of State John Cummins after he was unable to provide any estimate of the number of additional homes his draft rural housing planning statement will deliver. Deputy McGuinness was speaking after questioning Minister Cummins…
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Outdated wind energy guidelines ‘leave Dungarvan and West Waterford communities wide open’ – McGuinness tells Dáil
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has raised concerns in the Dáil about the growing number of wind energy developments being proposed around Dungarvan, warning that local communities are being asked to deal with major developments while national planning guidelines remain almost two decades old. Deputy McGuinness said residents across West Waterford are…
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Taoiseach must press British Government to take Garvaghy Road march off the table – Conor D. McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Taoiseach to intervene directly with the British Government and press the Secretary of State to take the proposed Orange march on the Garvaghy Road off the table as part of securing a lasting resolution for the community. Teachta McGuinness made the call directly…
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Budget 2027 must put workers and families first – Conor D. McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on rural affairs, community development and the Gaeltacht, Conor D. McGuinness TD, has said Budget 2027 must finally put workers and families first, The Waterford TD said this budget needs to make life affordable, by cutting the cost of food, fuel, energy, and raising a family. Teachta McGuinness said: “Budget 2027 needs…
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McGuinness joins nationwide Walk Out for Women action
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness joined TDs, Senators and Oireachtas staff in a cross-party walkout at Leinster House today, as people across Waterford and Ireland stood together against violence against women and girls. The 15-minute action saw people walk out from workplaces, homes, businesses and educational institutions across the country, with organisations,…
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Garvaghy Road protest shows that there is ‘no going back’ – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor D. McGuinness has said the events of the weekend demonstrate the need for the rights and dignity of the Garvaghy Road community to be respected. Deputy McGuinness was present on the Garvaghy Road throughout the weekend, alongside residents and political representatives and supporters who travelled from across Ireland to…
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McGuinness challenges Butler and Cummins to back Sinn Féin home heating oil bill
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford Conor McGuinness has challenged Waterford’s two Government TDs, Mary Butler and John Cummins, to support new legislation designed to cut the cost of home heating oil. Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty will move legislation this week to remove carbon tax from home heating oil, providing an immediate reduction in…
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New figures show full scale of Waterford fare increase as Minister confirms 26% rise – McGuinness
Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor D. McGuinness, has said new figures obtained from the Minister for Transport confirm that the scale of increase facing many Waterford Leap Card users will be higher than initially reported. A response to a Parliamentary Question from Deputy McGuinness confirms that the standard Waterford Leap fare will increase from…
Read MoreCentral Bank report shows Government failing to fix rural housing crisis – McGuinness
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht Conor D. McGuinness TD has said a new Central Bank report shows the Government is failing to tackle the barriers preventing people from building homes in rural Ireland. The Central Bank’s latest Quarterly Bulletin published today shows that the overall time from planning application to completion…
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Promises of future funding won’t keep Men’s Sheds going in the here and now – Conor D. McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Conor McGuinness TD, has called on the Government to immediately restore the Men’s Sheds Grant for 2025/26 and provide dedicated funding into the future. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) has confirmed that the 2025/26 Men’s Sheds Grant will not proceed, with the next…
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Offshore renewable energy must work for coastal communities, fishermen and Ireland, says McGuinness
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Conor McGuinness TD, has said Ireland’s offshore renewable energy sector must be developed sustainably and in the national interest, ensuring coastal communities and fishermen are not displaced or left carrying the costs while…
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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 unacceptable financial pressure as children prepare to return to school, following the publication of the Barnardos Back to School Survey 2026. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness said the report reflects what families across Waterford have been telling Sinn Féin. “Parents…
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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 households, after new figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities showed that a record 322,298 households are now in arrears on their energy bills. The Waterford TDs said families across Waterford are continuing to face unaffordable electricity and…
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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 Estate, Portlaw must have their right to a safe and adequate water upheld. Their comments come as households receive notification that the current provider will withdraw service by 14 August. McGuinness and Burke have called on the developer to…
Read MoreGovernment 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 waiting lists as “deeply alarming”, revealing that 23,282 children across the State are waiting beyond the statutory timeframe set down in the Disability Act. The figures, released in response to parliamentary questions submitted by Deputy McGuinness, also show that…
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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 Sinn Féin TDs for Waterford David Cullinane and Conor D. McGuinness have called on the Taoiseach and Minister for Housing to meet with families living in emergency accommodation and hear directly about the devastating impact homelessness is having on…
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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 urgent end to the uncertainty facing childcare providers over commercial rates after receiving confirmation from the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality that the issue has now been referred to the Office of the Attorney General. Deputy McGuinness first…
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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 charges, saying the Government is once again asking families in Waterford and across the state to bear the cost of decisions that benefit large energy users. From October, households will face a further increase in network charges of around €41,…
Read MoreGovernment 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 waiting lists as “deeply alarming”, revealing that 226 children in Waterford remain waiting beyond the statutory timeframe. The figures, released in response to Parliamentary Questions submitted by Deputy McGuinness, also show that just 100 Assessments of Need were completed…
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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 Affairs, Conor D. McGuinness, today met with European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, in Cork, where he raised a series of issues of critical importance to Ireland’s fishing industry and coastal communities. The meeting took place during…
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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 manage the school transport system is once again leaving families across Waterford facing uncertainty and unnecessary stress ahead of the new school year. Deputy McGuinness was speaking after hosting an online public meeting on school transport on Monday evening,…
Read MoreSETU 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 in the South East Technological University after figures released to him by the Minister for Further and Higher Education confirmed that SETU received the lowest level of direct capital funding of any Technological University in the State in 2025.…
Read MoreMcGuinness 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 reduce the overall Budget 2027 package, warning it will mean fewer resources for Waterford and another year of broken promises on housing, healthcare and infrastructure. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness said: “The Government has announced a budget package that is…
Read MoreNí 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 McGuinness TD, ar an dréachtpholasaí is déanaí maidir le Tithíocht Inbhuanaithe Tuaithe agus Ghaeltachta, tar éis dó teacht chun solais gur bhain na hAirí leas as sonraí daonáirimh 2016 seachas na sonraí is déanaí ó dhaonáireamh 2022 agus iad ag…
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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 this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan in Lismore, describing it as a tremendous success that showcased the very best of Irish traditional music, song and dance. Deputy McGuinness said the week-long festival demonstrated what can be achieved when a…
Read MoreSETU 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 in the South East Technological University after figures released to him by the Minister for Further and Higher Education confirmed that SETU received the lowest level of direct capital funding of any Technological University in the State in 2025.…
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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 single infrastructure project in the South East as Critical Infrastructure is further evidence of its ongoing neglect of Waterford and the wider region. Deputy McGuinness said the first tranche of designations includes major transport projects in Dublin, Cork and…
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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 County Council that a Working Group will be established to discuss a community swimming pool in Dungarvan.The commitment comes alongside the allocation of €10,000 for sports facilities in Dungarvan and Tramore, which both representatives have welcomed as positive investment…
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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 Bill Kenneally’s abuse must be matched by decisive action to ensure such failures can never happen again. Following the apology in the Dáil, Deputy McGuinness paid tribute to the survivors and their families, whose courage and determination led to…
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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 the growing problem of nitrous oxide misuse, saying communities are dealing with the consequences while Ministers continue to insist existing laws are sufficient. Deputy McGuinness said he recently raised the issue at a meeting of the Waterford Community Safety…
Read MoreWaterford 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 days of paid leave for women who experience a miscarriage, describing it as an important step forward for women and families experiencing pregnancy loss. The Waterford TDs said the announcement follows sustained campaigning by Sinn Féin Senator Nicole Ryan,…
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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, Joeanne Bailey have called on the Social Democrats to clarify their position on the Universal Social Charge (USC) ahead of the publication of parties’ alternative budgets and Budget 2027. McGuinness said the Social Democrats must clarify their policy on…
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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 press the European Commission to suspend the new €3 customs charge on small parcels after many online shoppers found it is triggering an additional €7 An Post administration fee. The Waterford TDs said the result is that people ordering…
Read MoreSinn 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 the livelihoods of Irish artists whose copyright is being undermined by the use of artificial intelligence. A Sinn Féin motion on this issue will be debated on Tuesday 14th July during Sinn Féin’s Private Members’ Business in the Dáil.…
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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 City and County Council’s approval today (Thursday) of €250,000 in capital funding to begin the preparatory work needed to progress long-awaited dredging works at Cé Heilbhic and other locations within Dungarvan Bay. The funding will allow the Council to begin…
Read MoreGovernment 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 the deadline for parents to notify the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) that they wish to accept a special school place, describing it as another example of families being expected to pay the price for Government failures. Deputy…
Read MoreGovernment’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 the growing digital divide in schools following the publication this week of research by the University of Limerick and the ESRI, which highlighted the increasing cost being placed on families and the inadequate funding available to schools to deliver…
Read MoreEast 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 on safety and transport improvements to the N25 between Midleton and Youghal, but said the announcement lays bare the Government’s failure to invest in the equally critical stretch of the road through County Waterford. Deputy McGuinness said the 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 mandatory retirement of retained firefighters at the age of 62, accusing it of “saying one thing while doing another” on the issue. Deputy McGuinness said it was not enough for Government politicians to publicly support extending the retirement age…
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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 crisis facing Ireland’s inshore fishing sector as an emergency and to pursue every available avenue, including EU State Aid derogations, to deliver urgent financial supports. Deputy McGuinness was speaking in the Dáil today after putting an Dáil Question, tabled…
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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 McGuinness TD, ar an dréachtpholasaí is déanaí maidir le Tithíocht Inbhuanaithe Tuaithe agus Ghaeltachta, tar éis dó teacht chun solais gur bhain na hAirí leas as sonraí daonáirimh 2016 seachas na sonraí is déanaí ó dhaonáireamh 2022 agus iad ag…
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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 future of post offices across Waterford at risk, revealing that eight post offices have closed across the county in less than a decade. Speaking during a Dáil debate on legislation relating to the Post Office Network Business Support Scheme,…
Read MoreFianna 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 Chief Whip Mary Butler to a public radio debate on Irish unity, saying she should explain to the people of Waterford why Fianna Fáil continues to oppose practical preparations for reunification while claiming to support it. Speaking after the…
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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 to call to the Sinn Féin stand, where he and members of the local Sinn Féin team will be available throughout the day to meet with the public and discuss the issues affecting communities across West Waterford. The 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, Conor D. McGuinness TD, has pledged his support for increased investment in Men’s Sheds following a meeting with representatives of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association in Leinster House. The meeting focused on the vital role Men’s Sheds play in…
Read MoreMcGuinness: 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 of Woodlands Estate in Portlaw, following a packed meeting of the Woodlands Residents’ Association where frustration over the estate’s longstanding water issues was clear. Deputy McGuinness attended the meeting to hear residents’ concerns firsthand. Despite being invited, no Government…
Read MoreMore 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 strong public response to their campaign to restore the Bus Éireann stop at Grange, confirming that more than 800 people have now signed the community petition. The petition will now be presented to the Minister for Transport, while Deputy McGuinness…
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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 serve as a wake-up call for Government, warning that young people are facing growing mental health challenges while services continue to struggle to meet demand. Deputy McGuinness said: “The latest figures from Jigsaw are deeply concerning. They show that…
Read MoreMcGuinness 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 passport protocol, which will allow victims of domestic abuse to retain their place on the social housing waiting list when moving to another local authority area for safety. McGuinness said: “This is a positive and long-overdue change that Sinn…
Read MoreGovernment 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 of the Port of Waterford as a Port of National Significance in the Government’s draft revised National Ports Policy, but said the designation must now be matched by meaningful investment. David Cullinane TD said: “The Port of Waterford is…
Read MoreCullinane 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 care at University Hospital Waterford, describing it as a landmark day for patients across the South East and a victory for years of determined public campaigning. Deputy David Cullinane said: “This is a landmark day for Waterford and the…
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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 to meaningful negotiations as Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in Waterford and across the state overwhelmingly rejected the Government’s proposed Workforce Development Plan. Deputy McGuinness said the result should serve as a wake-up call for Government following months of growing…
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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 the European Union presents a defining opportunity to advance balanced regional development, stand up for workers, families and rural communities, and ensure that Waterford and the South East benefit from a stronger focus on regional investment. Speaking from Dublin…
Read More“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 that serious questions have been raised by the publication of new Sustainable Rural and Gaeltacht Housing Draft National Planning Statement published by the Government yesterday. The Waterford TD has called for clarification around the implementation of the 3km rule, asked for significant…
Read MoreCeisteanna 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 ceisteanna tromchuiseacha ardaithe ag an Dréacht-Ráiteas Pleanála Náisiúnta nua maidir le tithíocht inbhuanaithe tuaithe agus Gaeltachta a d’fhoilsigh an Rialtas inné. Tá soiléiriú iarrtha ag an Teachta Dála ó Phort Láirge maidir le cur i bhfeidhm an riail 3 ciliméadar,…
Read MoreLong 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 have waited far too long for clarity on planning policy. The Waterford TD said that the Government’s draft National Planning Statement must now be judged on whether it delivers for the people it is intended to serve. Teachta McGuinness said: “For…
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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 at risk in Dungarvan Bay’s oyster farming sector and has called on the Government to provide urgent financial assistance to affected businesses. As Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Deputy McGuinness on Tuesday welcomed a…
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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 Waterford City & County Council’s court to advance plans for a public swimming pool in Dungarvan, following a series of engagements with Government on future funding opportunities. Deputy McGuinness has today written to every elected member of Waterford City…
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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 residents of Dungarvan to the Primary Care Centre and Community Hospital. Deputy McGuinness has written directly to Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, calling on her to urgently intervene and reverse the decision to cut the service to just three days…
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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 residents of Dungarvan to the Primary Care Centre and Community Hospital. Deputy McGuinness has written directly to Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, calling on her to urgently intervene and reverse the decision to cut the service to just three days…
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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 residents of Dungarvan to the Primary Care Centre and Community Hospital. Deputy McGuinness has written directly to Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, calling on her to urgently intervene and reverse the decision to cut the service to just three days…
Read MoreWaterford 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 rip off people in Waterford as premiums rise despite a fall in claims costs. The Waterford TD made the comments following the publication of the latest data on motor insurance claims and premiums by the Central Bank of Ireland. Deputy…
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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 reinstate state exam fees, warning that families across Waterford are being hit with yet another cost at a time of mounting financial pressure. The move comes as households face soaring energy bills, rising grocery costs, and increasing day to…
Read More‘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 hill sheep farmers in the Knockmealdown Mountains, following what he described as a wholly inadequate response from the Minister for Agriculture in the Dáil. Deputy McGuinness said he raised the issue directly with the Minister, highlighting the severe pressure…
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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 to take immediate action to protect households, farmers, and small businesses as diesel prices surge following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Deputies McGuinness and Cullinane said families and workers across Waterford are already struggling with the cost of living…
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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 eight post offices in County Waterford have closed over the past decade, as new figures confirm that 257 post offices across the state have shut their doors during the same period. The figures were obtained by Deputy Cullinane in…
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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 on Suir Portlaw Kilmacthomas Lemybrien Dungarvan bus route has been included on the NTA’s rollout plans, and that Mahon Bridge is to be included on the route. They cautioned that while inclusion on the 2026 list is welcome following…
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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 which has left almost 320,000 homes unable to pay their electricity bills. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness said the number of households who cannot pay their electricity bills is rising at an alarming rate, with Deputy David Cullinane adding that…
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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 numbers on the Waterford to Dublin rail line strengthens the case for urgent Government investment in faster and more frequent services. Figures released to Deputy McGuinness by Iarnród Éireann, following a parliamentary question to the Minister for Transport, show…
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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 price for Government failure to properly legislate for remote working and modernise employment rights. Speaking in the Dáil as Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Teachta McGuinness said the Government’s continued failure to strengthen…
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