Waterford in ‘dire’ need of job creation

A SPECIAL job creation programme is needed for Waterford, where employment levels falling behind other comparable locations, a local politician says.

Waterford city and county needs special attention in the area of enterprise and job creation, according to Brian O’Shea Labour Party spokesman on community, rural and gaeltacht affairs.

“The city and county has seen a steady erosion of traditional manufacturing while no major new projects have been secured,” said Mr O’Shea.