Waterford has welcomed a Danish delegation as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Denmark’s Chargé d’Affaires to Ireland, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, and Ireland’s Ambassador to Denmark, Kyle O’Sullivan, visited the city and county over two days for a series of cultural, academic, tourism and climate events.
Speaking at City Hall, Mr. Mikkelsen said the partnership between Denmark and Waterford was an example of bringing the European Union closer to local communities.
Pic below: Enjoying a tour of Mount Congreve Gardens with Estate Manager, Ray Sinnott were Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Liam Brazil, Maria Brazil, Ireland’s Ambassador to Denmark, Kyle O’Sullivan, Chargé d’Affaires a.i of Denmark to Ireland, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen.
He said Ireland and Denmark share strong links in areas including urban development, sustainable transport, climate action, renewable energy, culture, tourism and education.
Waterford City and County Council Chief Executive Sean McKeown said the partnership provides an opportunity to share practical experience and explore new links between public bodies, businesses, educational institutions and cultural organisations.
The delegation toured the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project, including the Sustainable Transport Bridge and Transport Hub.
They also visited a Safe Routes to School project at Butlerstown National School, before travelling on the Waterford Suir Valley Railway to Mount Congreve Gardens.
The second day included discussions on climate policy and the transition towards 2050, alongside speakers from Ireland and Denmark.
The delegation also visited Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford Treasures and SETU, where members met with the President of SETU Professor Veronica Campbell and took part in a student question and answer session.
