News & Statements
Skillnets is an invaluable resource for both employed and unemployed
Schools should help ease the burden on families
Snowden Scandal requires strong political signal
Clune urges people to make submissions on inclusiveness in schools
Tax on soft drinks would reduce obesity levels
Parents need to be educated on bullying prevention
All teachers need training in bullying prevention
The reform of the ‘in camera rule’ would allow for transparency
Minister Coffey welcomes €500 million regional development funding for Waterford
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has welcomed news that the European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu and the Southern Regional Assembly recently agreed a new funding plan for regional development in the South East. The 2014-2020 ERDF plan will see half a billion euro invested in Waterford in order to improve local infrastructure. This funding will be predominately concentrated on improving communication networks e.g. broadband etc.
Glanbia facility opening gets the South East Ready for lifting of Milk Quotas – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey TD has said that the opening of the new Glanbia Facility in Belview Port is the final building block in getting the South East Region ready for the lifting of Milk Quotas in a few weeks time. Minister Coffey said the Dairy sector was vital to Ireland’s rural economy and this move will support and create jobs in the agriculture sector across Waterford and the South East.