Commissioner Phil Hogan has at times been a controversial figure here in Waterford. People here worried about Kilkenny, his home...
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Airport in Waterford can alleviate pressure on Dublin
Airport in Waterford can alleviate pressure on Dublin
It was interesting to hear the head man in Aer Rianta and Dublin declare on Newstalk this past week that Dublin Airport is at...
Time for government to review farming sector
Time for government to review farming sector
Given the huge concern over the blockade at beef plants in the past few weeks, is it not time for Government to review the...
Rural pubs closures rise
Rural pubs closures rise
Pub closures continue as revenue figures show 71 rural pubs closed in 2018 – 1,535 less pubs in rural Ireland than in...
Multi-Cultural Waterford growing
Multi-Cultural Waterford growing
Last week we attended a special event for India National Day where the advent of Multi-Cultural Waterford came up.Waterford has...
Meat Industry Woes
Meat Industry Woes
The row among farmers with the beef industry is getting more serious with the blockade of lorries bringing cattle and workers...
Waterford lags national recovery
Waterford lags national recovery
The South East Economic Monitor 2018 shows that, despite some signs of improvement, Waterford continues to be left behind and is...
GAA World Games comes to Waterford
GAA World Games comes to Waterford
Great to see over 1,100 Gaelic footballers, hurlers and camogie players from all around the world come to Waterford for the GAA...
Agora create 135 new jobs for Waterford
Agora create 135 new jobs for Waterford
Great to see the Agora Companies, the global publishing consortium, announce last week 135 additional jobs in its offices in...
Will legal system be changed to address compensation culture?
Will legal system be changed to address compensation culture?
The UK, USA and Ireland have a particular problem with a claims culture for small accidents or injuries. This is now so serious...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal to hit Irish beef?
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal to hit Irish beef?
After 20 years of negotiations, the European Union has concluded a trade deal with the four Mercosur countries – Argentina,...
Climate Change pronouncements creates concern
Climate Change pronouncements creates concern
The Cabinet rolled up in a hybrid fuel bus to make big announcements on climate change.No electric public transport was just an...
