Ever wondered what the EU has done for Wexford?

• Wexford’s infrastructure has improved greatly as a result of Ireland’s membership of the European Union.
• Road improvements include the Enniscorthy to Wexford Road, which received €6 million in EU support.
• The redevelopment of Rosslare Port benefited from €5.5 million in EU grants.
• Rail infrastructure in the county also improved, with the EU providing some of the funding for the re-signalling of the Rosslare to Greystones line.
• Waste and water management schemes have particularly benefited Wexford, with the Courtown/Riverchapel, Enniscorthy, the Wexford Main Drainage schemes and other projects across the county receiving over €45 million in EU funding.
• Wexford has also benefited from improved broadband speeds and access as result of EU funding in the South East.
• Village and urban renewal schemes, and the EU supported LEADER program, have boosted the quality of life of people across the county and have helped to diversify the rural economy.
• €24 million has also been invested in increasing childcare facilities and access across Wexford between 2000 - 2008.
• The European Social Fund has benefited Wexford by investing in the county’s people through youth programs, adult education, employment initiatives and many more schemes.
• The Wexford County Enterprise Board, which has benefited from EU funding, has helped start-up and growing businesses across the county.

Click here to read the full Wexford county report (pdf).