Sam McCauley closure highlights a struggling local economy, states Cllr Eddie Mulligan. Read More.

The Sam McCauley pharmacy and store in Waterford City is to close with the loss of 27 jobs. Read More.

Following sustained representations with my colleague Cllr Jim Griffin, we were delighted to see the footpath repairs completed Thomas Hill and the resurfacing works started. Read More.

Cllr Eddie Mulligan has welcomed the news that Waterford City has been included in the shortlist for Ireland Friendliest Place. The Award is given by Retail Excellence Ireland. Read More.

Privileged to have Chaired such a well attended Joint Policing Committee Public Meeting, on Monday 3rd September. Read More.

Councillor Eddie Mulligan has called on every politician in Waterford to do “Everything in their power” to make sure that the Corporate Headquarters of the new Technological University of the South East Ireland (TUSE) will be in Waterford City. Read More.

I was delighted to be invited to the launch of Bluegrass Festival Dunmore East. There will be an amazing line up of family fun for the whole weekend. Make sure you Discover Dunmore this weekend, 24th to 26th August. Read More.

Reviewing the recent GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, on occupancy rates in towns and cities across the whole of Ireland, it reaffirms what we know in the city and county and are working on at all levels to address. It is disappointing to read that the vacancy rate for the county as a whole is 14.3%, for the second quarter 2018, but it is reassuring to read that it is 0.3% of an improvement of same period in 2017 and keeps us mid table in the national rankings. Read More.

Fianna Fail Councillor Eddie Mulligan is calling on Waterford’s Government representatives to use their influence to make Waterford Airport’s last throw of the dice, a winning one. Read More.

The South East Economic Monitor (SEEM) 2018, confirms that the South East Economic Development Strategy 2013 to 2023, is lying on a shelf in Leinster House gathering dust. This is despite local Sinn Fein TD having acted as Rapporteur. The majority of key priorities identified, that required investment, have not being acted upon by the Government, five years later! Read More.