Jump to navigation

Wexford County Council Home

Wexford County Council

GaeilgeEnglish        

Menu
  1. HomeBaile
  2. NewsNews
  3. Press Release - Council puts Measures in place to reduce COVID 19 RisksPress Release - Council puts Measures in place to reduce COVID 19 Risks

Press Release - Council puts Measures in place to reduce COVID 19 Risks

Friday, 13th March 2020
Covid19

Wexford County Council – Press Release Friday 13 March 2020.

Council puts Measures in place to reduce COVID 19 Risks

The situation in relation to Covid-19 is evolving on a continual basis and it is likely to be several weeks or more before we see the peak for the virus and its abatement.  During this time it is very important that the Council continues to provide essential public services to serve the people of County Wexford. As we work through this crisis our key priorities are to maintain essential services to the public, provide assistance and support where necessary to the HSE while safeguarding the health and safety of our staff.

As stated by the Taoiseach it is important to note that the disease effects will be mild for the majority of people - especially the young and healthy.  It is also important to remember that we have come through previous crises such as foot and mouth disease and severe weather events and that in time we will get through the current crisis and get back to normal again.

While a decision may be taken to restrict public access to Council buildings, it is not intended at this time to close Council Offices. However some measures to limit and delay possible spread of COVID 19 have been put in place by the Council until 29th March:-

            Close all Public Libraries
            Close Council Tourist Attractions
            Close Council Swimming Pools
            Close Public Playgrounds

Public parks and open spaces remain open to the public together with all public beaches

In addition, other tourist attractions and buildings supported by Wexford County Council, including Hook Heritage, Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford Arts Centre, Dunbrody Visitor Centre and Kennedy Homestead have also closed for the above period. Other measures will be needed in the coming days and weeks.

The Council continues to implement social distancing in our workplaces and we are increasing preparations for remote working. 
            
The next number of weeks will no doubt be difficult with unprecedented challenges.  However, please be assured that all of us working in Wexford County Council will play our part in supporting all the people and communities in the county, particularly those who are most vulnerable, in getting through the current crisis.

The Council’s Management Team is meeting each day and we are receiving regular updates from the Local Government Management Agency and the National Public Health Emergency Team in relation to the national response to deal with Covid-19.  

As the situation continues to change and develop, Wexford County Council reassures the public that we have made all arrangements necessary to ensure that our essential public services continue to operate during this challenging time. Contingency plans are in place for all of our services, with priority assigned to maintaining essential services such as:

•    water supply
•    fire services
•    sewerage treatment
•    provision of homeless services
•    customer services and support
•    essential and emergency repairs to roads, water services and housing

Key staff have been nominated to ensure the delivery of these essential services, with arrangements for back-up staff also in place in the event of unavoidable staff absences.

The provision of all other non-essential services will be subject to daily review.

While Wexford County Council continues to facilitate appointments to our public offices members of the public are encouraged to only visit these offices if absolutely necessary and instead to use our various online and telephone services as much as possible. 

Our Customer Services department can be contacted as follows:

T:         053 91 96000 during office hours, 
E:         customerservices@wexfordcoco.ie

Wexford County Council’s Out-of-Hours Emergency Line is also available on 1890 666777 while queries by post can also be made in the usual manner. 

General information on Wexford County Council services can be found by visiting www.wexfordcoco.ie.

It is possible that further disruption to Council non-essential services may occur in the weeks and months ahead. Where this happens, we will communicate to our customers and to the public through local radio, local papers, our website and Twitter. 

MapAlerter will also carry details of any unavoidable reduction in our services and anyone who has not yet done so is encouraged to register for MapAlerter services without delay so that they can be kept up to date and fully informed at all times.

As always in such times of challenge, members of the public must play their part in the overall response and in this regard, the on-going advice of the HSE, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, social distancing, reporting of symptoms etc. should continue to be followed. The public is reminded that the requirement to follow social distancing recommendations applies to children as well as adults.

Members of the public should continue to exercise patience and understanding as together we deal with this on-going situation. The challenges before us necessitate a community-wide response in terms of cooperation, collaboration and support and a sensible, level-headed and responsible approach from everybody is required.

For further advice on Covid-19 please see the following link:

https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidanc...
 

How can we improve this page? Contact Us

More News

February 2021 (6)
January 2021 (6)
December 2020 (8)
November 2020 (4)
October 2020 (5)
September 2020 (10)
August 2020 (2)
July 2020 (7)
June 2020 (6)
May 2020 (5)
April 2020 (5)
March 2020 (8)
February 2020 (5)
January 2020 (10)
December 2019 (3)
November 2019 (15)
October 2019 (8)
September 2019 (4)
August 2019 (8)
July 2019 (7)
June 2019 (7)
May 2019 (9)
April 2019 (2)
March 2019 (2)
February 2019 (7)
January 2019 (7)
December 2018 (4)
November 2018 (9)
October 2018 (8)
September 2018 (8)
August 2018 (2)
July 2018 (4)
June 2018 (16)
May 2018 (12)
April 2018 (2)
March 2018 (4)
February 2018 (6)
January 2018 (6)
December 2017 (7)
November 2017 (7)
October 2017 (7)
September 2017 (3)
August 2017 (4)
July 2017 (3)
June 2017 (3)
May 2017 (7)
April 2017 (2)
March 2017 (1)
February 2017 (2)
January 2017 (1)
December 2016 (5)

Latest News

Designated Essential

Essential Project Designation

Strategic Housing Development Clonattin, Gorey

Strategic Housing Development Clonattin, Gorey

Withdrawal of Wyfla Newydd Application

Withdrawal of Wyfla Newydd Application

HPBA

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ALLIANCE (HPBA)

Wexford County Council Harbours & Piers Bye-Laws 2020

​​​​​​​WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE

RFK Bridge

New Ross Bypass and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge - One Year On

Latest News

Designated Essential

Essential Project Designation

Strategic Housing Development Clonattin, Gorey

Strategic Housing Development Clonattin, Gorey

Withdrawal of Wyfla Newydd Application

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ALLIANCE (HPBA)

​​​​​​​WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE

New Ross Bypass and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge - One Year On

NOTICE OF RATE HAVING BEEN MADE COUNTY OF WEXFORD

More News...

WCCComhairle Contae Loch GarmanWexford County Council

Footer Menu

  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Your Privacy
  • MapAlerter Wexford
  • Twitter
  • My Online Services

GaeilgeEnglish