Seanie Power

Intent: No increase commercial rates for 2026

Details: Not to increase commercial rates for 2026

Intent: Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation.Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative.The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting register be assessed together, particularly for tourism-dependent regions.Housing, tourism, planning and enterprise policies be developed in alignment, with regional flexibility built in.

Details: Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector

Intent: The purpose was to keep councillors informed of local developments and plans in advance of any questions or concerns arising from the community.

Details: Regnum representatives contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh area to inform them of the company’s activity to date and a proposed solar energy development near the consented Regnum BESS (ref. 2460163).

Intent: Enable faster, better delivery on housing, transport, infrastructure, and town centre management

Details: Devolving greater authority and resources to local authorities

Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

Details: Stallion Trail Invitations

Intent: To keep the councillors informed of developments and plans in their area, in advance of any any questions being raised locally.

Details: Representatives from Regnum contacted all local councillors in the Comeragh, to inform them of Regnum's activity in the area to date and a proposed renewable energy development, near the consented Regnum BESS (ref 2460163).

Intent: Participation in photocall and quote for ALDI press release

Details: Invite to store opening

Intent: No increase in commercial rates for 2025

Details: Not to increase local commercial rates for businesses in 2025

Intent: To call for remedial action by Waterford County Council on the presence of Ragwort in Waterford City and County.::To highlight that Ragwort is classified as a noxious weed under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936, due to the serious threats it poses to livestock and the environment.::To highlight that farmers have expressed alarm at the severity of the ragwort infestation in these areas. They are particularly concerned about the potential impact on their livestock and the spread of this invasive species into their fields.::To seek information on the steps the Council is taking or plans to take to resolve this matter.

Details: Ragwort along roads in Waterford

Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::To highlight the following key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being ask

Details: Waterford County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign