As elected members of Wexford County Council were briefed on the next step in the complete handover of responsibility for water services from local authorities to Uisce Éireann (Irish Water), many were left scratching their heads and wondering if we still in fact live in a democracy.
The outgoing chairman of New Ross Municipal District council has said the €50m plus in projects being realised for the town and area could only be successful through team work.
Maintenance works at a Traveller accommodation at a site outside New Ross cost €85,000 last year, with concerns over vetting of who is occupying some of the bays.