Month: March 2021

A new future for Rural Ireland

A new future for Rural Ireland

Waterford TD welcomes a new future for Rural Ireland with the announcement of the most ambitious and transformational policy for rural development in decades. Waterford TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh welcomes a new future for Rural Ireland with the announcement of ‘Our Rural Future’, the new whole-of-Government policy for rural Ireland for the next 5 years…

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A Landmark Week for the Climate Crises in Ireland. The historic Climate Bill was passed by Cabinet.

A Landmark Week for the Climate Crises in Ireland. The historic Climate Bill was passed by Cabinet.

Waterford TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh declared last week a landmark week for the Climate Crisis as Ireland takes big steps to play our part in the fight against Climate Change. He spoke days after the historic Climate Bill was passed by Cabinet. “This past week was historic for Ireland as we saw the Climate Bill…

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Construction will commence shortly on the second Cath Lab for University Hospital Waterford.

Construction will commence shortly on the second Cath Lab for University Hospital Waterford.

Waterford TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh has welcomed the news that Waterford company Tom O’Brien Construction have been awarded the contract to build the second Cath Lab for University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and construction will commence the first week of May. “This announcement was a long time coming and so many people have campaigned long and…

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All Ireland Pollinator Plan will help citizens play their part in reversing biodiversity loss

All Ireland Pollinator Plan will help citizens play their part in reversing biodiversity loss

Waterford TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh welcomed the launch of the second All Ireland Pollinator Plan which equips every individual, school, community, local authority, farmer and business to play their part in reversing biodiversity loss. Speaking after the launch Deputy Ó Cathasaigh said: A third of our 98 species of wild bees face extinction and we…

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A ‘Once in a Lifetime’ opportunity for Ireland as the government approves the Climate Action Bill.

A ‘Once in a Lifetime’ opportunity for Ireland as the government approves the Climate Action Bill.

Waterford TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh welcomes the historic Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill which was approved by the government today. The Bill commits to transitioning to a climate resilient, biodiversity-rich, environmentally sustainable and climate-neutral economy by 2050. The legislation will require all carbon budgets to be in line with the Paris climate…

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Event: Public Discussion on Walking and Cycling in Waterford City & County with the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan.

Event: Public Discussion on Walking and Cycling in Waterford City & County with the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan.

Waterford Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh invites people from Waterford City & County and surrounding areas to an online meeting with Eamon Ryan (Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate & Communications) to discuss walking and cycling infrastructure in the city and our county towns and villages. With unprecedented funding of €1.8billion (or €1million per day)…

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Funding for the upgrade of the Waterford Greenway.

Funding for the upgrade of the Waterford Greenway.

Green Party TD for Waterford Marc Ó Cathasaigh today welcomes the announcement of €370,000 for the upgrade and enhancement of Clonea Road to Ballinacourty Spur of the Waterford Greenway. Waterford Greenway is one of 14 large-scale projects throughout the country receiving €6m funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The investment is co-funded by Minister Catherine…

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Funding for the regeneration of Tramore Train station – announced today by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan

Funding for the regeneration of Tramore Train station – announced today by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan

Waterford TD welcomes funding for the regeneration of Tramore Train station which was announced today by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan under the Historic Towns Initiative. Waterford Green Party TD Marc O Cathasaigh today welcomed the announcement of €75,000 funding for the regeneration of the historic Tramore Train Station as part of the Historic Towns…

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