Garda Commissioner Drew Harris attended a joint meeting of Wicklow and Wexford Joint Policing Committees held in Wicklow County Council on Thursday, where he addressed the rise of the far right in Ireland and also spoke about the new operating model for An Garda Siochána.
Councillors were quick to praise the intervention of Wicklow County Council Chief Executive Emer O’Gorman in resolving insurance issued relating to an affordable housing scheme launched in Wicklow town.
A new 90m commercial pontoon has been put in place at Arklow Harbour South Dock which will significantly improve accessibility, safety and working conditions and berthing arrangements.
Wicklow County Council has been honoured in the Age Friendly Initiative category at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2023, where the Council was also shortlisted for four other prestigious awards.