Waterford presented with public service award

WATERFORD has been recognised for its drive to protect the environment by being presented with a coveted national award.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is among the many to publicly recognise Waterford county council’s ‘Best Practice Recycling’ by presenting the local authority with a Public Service Excellence Award.

The award, which recognised the council’s contribution to ‘Best Practice Recycling’, was accepted by Waterford County Mayor, Ger Barron, on behalf of the local authority.