Month: December 2021

The Junior Minister at the Department of Trade Robert Troy says officials are working to have the scheme ready for Wexford shortly

A man in his thirties was seriously injured after a single vehicle incident between Clonroche and New Ross on the N30

Walk in vaccines available in Kilanerin until 6pm on New Year’s Eve while the Astro Active Centre will be open for appointments on Sunday

15 Covid patients on site at Wexford General, but the Trolley Watch figures show 16 people waiting for care in the emergency department

The number of people in hospital nationally with Covid-19 has gone above 600 for the first time in over a month.

Met Eireann has admitted that an orange weather warning should have been in place for County Wexford on Christmas Day

The Road Safety Authority says it’s extremely concerned following four deaths on the roads in the Republic over the past two days.

Torrential rain over a short period saw flash floods engulf roads, fields and washing away a number of bridges

The scheme has once again been thrust into the spotlight due to recent heavy rain and damaging floods in the area.

Wexford County Councillor Andrew Bolger says a red level rain warning would have been more appropriate for the area yesterday.

Any flooding related issues around the county can be reported to the Council’s emergency phoneline 1890 666 777

A Wexford healthcare assistant, known as Ray, says they should be thanked with real action when it comes to their wages.

The Rosbercon Medical Centre in New Ross will provide vaccination for anyone over the age of 16 until 6pm this (Thursday) evening

40 jobs will be created as a site will be chosen to help people in the south of the county get tested closer to home.

Due to the high levels of Covid-19 in the community, restrictions are in place for the Joseph’s, Bridget’s, Florence’s and Aidan’s wards

Cabinet Ministers have signed off on measures to provide financial support to the businesses impacted by the latest Covid restrictions.

Wexford Gardai have renewed their appeal for missing American Joe Delaney who had been residing in Wexford town for three years

A judge who presided over the Kevin Lunney abduction trial has said the maximum penalty for such a crime should be reserved for whoever “organised or financed” it.

Wexford Independent TD, Verona Murphy, has expressed her grave concern over the new air rescue service tender details.

Gardai made the discovery in Cooladine, Enniscorthy on Saturday after the men fled from a truck which was unloading in the Kilpierce area.

Around the region, 40 Covid deaths were linked to St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny while University Hospital Waterford saw 13 deaths linked there

The British Prime Minister says he takes “personal responsibility” after the Conservative’s shock defeat in the North Shropshire by-election.

An outright ban on wet wipes, single sachet sauces and hotel toiletries are being recommended by the Oireachtas Climate Committee.

Rents increased by roughly eight percent nationally in the third quarter of this year amounting to the highest growth rate in almost four years.

Rosslare Europort is to benefit from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund

The blood bank says it’s under pressure to collect 12,000 pints of blood it needs to stockpile before Christmas.

Sinn Féin has called for the Dáil to sit next week to pass legislation needed to give people relief on energy bills.

The Covid Test Centre in Wexford is experiencing unprecedented volumes of people seeking a test in recent weeks

The Higher Education Minister says it’s probably inevitable there will be a spike in Covid cases from the Omicron variant early next year.