I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak on this second substantive interim report of the Farrelly commission of investigation. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, as well for her opening statement. These reports make for extremely difficult reading. They are long, detailed and harrowing in the extreme. Amid all this information,…
Green Party TD welcomes significant improvements in water supply in west Waterford. Green Party TD for Waterford, Marc Ó Cathasaigh welcomes the announcement of a significant upgrade to the Ardmore water mains which will support the economic and social development of the area and provide a clean and reliable water supply to residents, visitors and…
I raised TU South East during the Dáil Topical Issues, November 4th 2021. Please find the transcript here on the Oireachtas website including Minister Harris’ response. Please find the transcript here on the Oireachtas website including Minister Harris’ response.
Green Party TD for Waterford, Marc Ó Cathasaigh says that “We must take this opportunity to live up to the expectations of our young people”, as the Climate Action Plan is launched today. Green Party TD for Waterford, Marc Ó Cathasaigh says that “We must take this opportunity to live up to the expectations of…
Waterford Green Party TD welcomes the announcement that a Technological University is to be established in the South East in the 2021/2022 academic year. Green Party TD for Waterford, Marc Ó Cathasaigh welcomes today’s announcement that a Technological University is to be established in the South East in the 2021/2022 academic year. The joint application…
Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh encourages people to have their say on the Connecting Ireland plan which was published for public consultation today. The plan will see over 100 rural villages served by public transport, proposing an overall increase of approximately 25% in rural bus services will bring viable public transport options to towns…
Waterford Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh said that “Putting young people at the heart of Budget 2022 was something that was very important to us in the Green Party. Young people have have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic and they need our support in the coming fight against climate change and…
Green Party TD for Waterford, Marc Ó Cathasaigh welcomes the new National Development Plan which was launched today and it includes unprecedented measures to help us address the climate crisis as we build back after the pandemic. This National Development Plan (NDP) places a focus on many key areas such as housing, healthcare, jobs, transport…
Green Party TD welcomes significant funding for Waterford City Centre after the announcement of €539,275 funding for Waterford City under the Urban Animation Capital Investment Scheme. The pilot scheme will support sustainable tourism development through public realm and urban animation projects and the funding allocated to Waterford City & County Council will support Waterford City…
Green Party TD for Waterford Marc Ó Cathasaigh welcomes the publication of the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce and believes there is a need to set up a working group for the night time economy in Waterford on foot of the recommendations contained in the report. The Night-time Economy Taskforce was established by Minister…
