News (06/2020)

Wexford County Council seeks the public’s views on the proposed N11/N25 Oilgate to Rosslare Harbour Scheme

Monday, 29th June 2020

Wexford County Council has today announced that it will shortly begin a public consultation process on the proposed N11/N25 Oilgate to Rosslare Harbour Scheme. The public consultation process runs from Monday 6th July to Monday 20th July 2020, and offers an opportunity for members of the public to voice their opinions and to contribute to the overall development of the project.

Environment wins as Wexford Green Schools reap rewards

Wednesday, 17th June 2020

The 2019/2020 academic year marks the 23rd year of the Green-Schools Environmental Education and Awareness Programme in Ireland. 35 schools from all across County Wexford were awarded the Green Flag for their work on the themes of Litter & Waste, Energy, Water, Travel, Biodiversity and Global Citizenship.

Changes to Hours of Operation at Wexford Community Call Helpline

Thursday, 11th June 2020

In recent weeks, there has been a significant decrease in demand for Community Call Helpline services across the country, as more community-based solutions are put in place to meet the needs of those cocooning, and as public health restrictions ease further.

Council receives more than 700 applications in first week of Restart Grant Scheme

Friday, 5th June 2020

It is now just over a week since the launch of the Government's new Restart Grant Scheme and already Wexford County Council has received over 700 applications from businesses throughout County Wexford, with an average grant application value of approximately €4000.

Wexford Public Libraries commence re-opening June 8th

Friday, 5th June 2020

You can now avail of our new Contact and Collect Service from June 8th. Contact us using our online form and we will prepare a selection of books for you to collect from your local library. More information here.

Council to carry out improvement works at New Ross Port

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Wexford County Council has undertaken to prioritise infrastructure investment at the Port of New Ross in order to enhance operations and safety for visiting ships to the port. The improvements, which will take place over the month of June and into early July, will see the upgrading of buoyage as well as improvements to harbour security and general maintenance works.