An Enniscorthy Senator has expressed his concern over further impending tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry
One of the largest employers in Enniscorthy is the medical device company BARD employing upto 800 people Senator Cathal Byrne believes the company could face challenges due to tariffs on exports to the US Speaking on Morning Mix the Enniscorthy Senator said there are serious concerns about this [audio mp3="https://www.southeastradio.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cathal1.mp3"][/audio] [audio mp3="https://www.southeastradio.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cathal2.mp3"][/audio] The senator also raised his concerns during the review of the National Development Plan about the lack of early morning commuter services for passengers traveling from Wexford, Rosslare, and Enniscorthy to Dublin. Currently, the earliest service from Wexford arrives in Dublin too late for many workers. The Senator is pushing for Irish Rail to extend early morning services to these areas, with hopes for an update in July as part of the National Development Plan review.