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Meet The Candidates - John Cummins, Fine Gael

Meet The Candidates - John Cummins, Fine Gael
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Cllr. John Cummins - Fine Gael 

Educated at St. Stephens NS, De La Salle College & UL where he attained a 1st class honours degree in PE & Geography teaching. John has taught in Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas, Ferrybank and for the past 6 years at St. Paul’s Community College in Waterford City.

A young, experienced and dynamic voice for Waterford, John was first elected to Waterford City Council at the age of 21 and was re-elected in 2014 and 2019. John has served as Mayor on two previous occasions (2013/2014 and 2015/2016).

John held the position of Chairman of the South East Regional Authority (2012/2013), along with several voluntary board positions:

  • Waterford Airport
  • Theatre Royal,
  • Waterford Sports Partnership,
  • Splashworld
  • Manor St. John Youth Services.

John is a member of Faithlegg Golf Club and has been involved with many clubs and groups throughout Waterford including Hibernian FC, Villa FC, De La Salle GAA Club and the Waterford U-21 footballers.

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John is married to Inga and they enjoy living in the heart of Waterford city.

Key Campaign Issues for John

  • Education – Making WIT a University for the South East
  • Healthcare – 2nd Cath lab to allow 24/7 cardiac care. Further investment in community & acute hospital settings.
  • Investment in Strategic Infrastructure – Delivery of the North Quays along with the expansion of Waterford Airport.
  • Improved Public Transport – both urban and rural (reducing rural isolation).
  • Housing – Increasing social, affordable and private homes.
  • Job Creation – via Enterprise Ireland, SME’s, IDA & Farming.
  • Agriculture – Support & protect the sector as we move towards a greener economy.

Message from John

Waterford needs a strong person and a new voice in Dail Eireann to represent Waterford, a person that can get things done and deliver.

I have the experience and motivation to represent the people of Waterford at a national level and I will always put them first in my representations.

I have great passion, energy, enthusiasm, dedication and a commitment to hard work and that will never change.

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My main objective is to work with the other 3 TD’s elected by the people of Waterford, to deliver for the people of Waterford; politics and policies aside that is my promise!

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