Independent councillor and Operations Resource Manager with the National Ambulance Service Ger Carthy has criticised Wexford County Council over “ad hoc road closures” in Wexford town, which he says are impeding the response times of emergency vehicles.
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.
Having faced criticism in recent times for a perceived inaction on derelict properties, Wexford County Council has revealed plans to convert a derelict house in the heart of Wexford town into two brand new social housing units.
Despite Fine Gael putting forward their own candidate, Fianna Fáil’s John Fleming found enough favour among his council colleagues to succeed Labour councillor George Lawlor as the 126th Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council.