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Waterford Council is considering terminating its multi-million euro contract with the Waterford Area Partnership. Chief executive Michael Walsh has confirmed to councillors that it is now taking legal advice on what options are available to secure services and jobs overseen by the company. A recent audit recommended winding up the Partnership – which employs 47 people directly – however a new board has been trying to steady the organisation in recent weeks. Gardaí and Revenue are currently investigating the company. In his letter to the WAP board, Mr Walsh said there “has not been suff...

Waterford, Ireland / WLR Jan 14, 2021 5:40 PM Waterford Council says they have no role or responsibility for the oversight or governance of Waterford Area Partnership. The state-funded body works with disadvantaged communities however, it emerged this week that it’s facing major investigations including by Gardai, Revenue and the Charities Regulator. In a statement issued this afternoon, the local authority said that the Waterford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), which is a subcommittee of Waterford City & County Council, considered the report. Waterford City and County Council...