The Junior Minister at the Department of Trade Robert Troy says officials are working to have the scheme ready for Wexford shortly
Man airlifted to hospital after Wexford crash this afternoon
A man in his thirties was seriously injured after a single vehicle incident between Clonroche and New Ross on the N30
Officials urge public to book booster vaccine through the self referral system online
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
Decrease in Covid patients at Wexford General but ED under pressure
15 Covid patients on site at Wexford General, but the Trolley Watch figures show 16 people waiting for care in the emergency department
Surging numbers meant Wexford General Hospital had to divert patients
The number of people in hospital nationally with Covid-19 has gone above 600 for the first time in over a month.
Wexford should have had Orange Warning- Met Eireann
Met Eireann has admitted that an orange weather warning should have been in place for County Wexford on Christmas Day
Road Safety Authority concerned at number of road fatalities over Christmas
The Road Safety Authority says it’s extremely concerned following four deaths on the roads in the Republic over the past two days.
Businesses and householders in South Wexford counting the cost of the Christmas Day floods
Torrential rain over a short period saw flash floods engulf roads, fields and washing away a number of bridges
Lack of action on Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme “a national disgrace”
The scheme has once again been thrust into the spotlight due to recent heavy rain and damaging floods in the area.
Stronger Met Eireann caution needed for Wexford after yellow rain alert
Wexford County Councillor Andrew Bolger says a red level rain warning would have been more appropriate for the area yesterday.
Wexford recovering as bridges and roads destroyed by heavy flooding
Any flooding related issues around the county can be reported to the Council’s emergency phoneline 1890 666 777
Healthcare workers deserve €15 an hour for work during the pandemic
A Wexford healthcare assistant, known as Ray, says they should be thanked with real action when it comes to their wages.
Walk in vaccines available in New Ross as 50% of population receive Covid booster
The Rosbercon Medical Centre in New Ross will provide vaccination for anyone over the age of 16 until 6pm this (Thursday) evening
New Ross Covid testing site to be set up early next year
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.
Visitor restrictions remain for wards at Wexford General over Christmas
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
More support for businesses due to covid restrictions
Cabinet Ministers have signed off on measures to provide financial support to the businesses impacted by the latest Covid restrictions.
Renewed appeal for missing US citizen living in Wexford
Wexford Gardai have renewed their appeal for missing American Joe Delaney who had been residing in Wexford town for three years
Three men sentenced over abduction and torture of Kevin Lunney
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.
Fears over future of Rescue 117 base in Waterford
Wexford Independent TD, Verona Murphy, has expressed her grave concern over the new air rescue service tender details.
8 suspected migrants await repatriation after lorry escape in Enniscorthy
Gardai made the discovery in Cooladine, Enniscorthy on Saturday after the men fled from a truck which was unloading in the Kilpierce area.
6 Covid deaths at Wexford General linked to contracting virus at hospital
Around the region, 40 Covid deaths were linked to St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny while University Hospital Waterford saw 13 deaths linked there
SER Sports Hour Saturday 18th December with Aidan Delaney
Featuring Oulart The Ballagh’s Una and Mary Leacy, Ursula Jacob, Stacey Kehoe, Aideen Brennan and Colin Sunderland along with Jessie O’Connor
Big electoral defeat for Boris Johnson
The British Prime Minister says he takes “personal responsibility” after the Conservative’s shock defeat in the North Shropshire by-election.
Circular Economy Bill before Oireachtas Committee
An outright ban on wet wipes, single sachet sauces and hotel toiletries are being recommended by the Oireachtas Climate Committee.
Rent prices soar across the country in latest quarterly report
Rents increased by roughly eight percent nationally in the third quarter of this year amounting to the highest growth rate in almost four years.
European money will enhance Rosslare Europort infrastructure- Browne
Rosslare Europort is to benefit from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund
Appeal for blood donors in the run up to Christmas
The blood bank says it’s under pressure to collect 12,000 pints of blood it needs to stockpile before Christmas.
Calls for more urgency on energy subsidy
Sinn Féin has called for the Dáil to sit next week to pass legislation needed to give people relief on energy bills.
Wexcford Covid Test Centre shows high numbers attending for test
The Covid Test Centre in Wexford is experiencing unprecedented volumes of people seeking a test in recent weeks
Government Minister admits inevitability of more covid cases
The Higher Education Minister says it’s probably inevitable there will be a spike in Covid cases from the Omicron variant early next year.