Pension cuts set to be returned
The Government's agreed to begin returning pension cuts made to retired public servants during the financial crisis. The Cabinet's signed off on a proposal from the Public Expenditure Minister, Wexford's Brendan Howlin, today targeted at those on low pensions. Around 90,000 public sector pensioners will benefit at a cost of about 90 million euro over three years. Under the plan they'll receive around 400 euro next January, 500 euro in 2017 and 780 euro in 2018.
Help Shape the Future of Wexford Libraries – Complete the Public Consultation Survey
Wexford Public Library Services is inviting everyone in the community to participate in a Public Consultation Survey as part of the process to create the Library Development Plan for 2026-2030
Minister James Browne Announces Over €300,000 for Wexford Historic Building Restorations
Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced more than €300,000 in funding for the restoration of historic buildings in Wexford under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2026.
Wexford Youth Input at Inaugural Ireland-UK Youth Forum
The inaugural Ireland–UK Youth Forum kicked off today in Dublin, with 60 young delegates from across Ireland, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales coming together to shape the future of Ireland-UK relations. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, officially opened the event, which aims to strengthen links and promote mutual understanding among young people across the islands.
LEO Wexford Creates 391 New Jobs in 2025, Ranking Among Top 3 Nationwide
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Wexford has once again demonstrated its significant role in fostering economic growth, ranking in the top three Local Enterprise Offices in Ireland for job creation in 2025. The office supported the creation of 391 new jobs, a 19% increase compared to 2024 and marked the 11th consecutive year of growth for the county.