Ahead of this weekend’s local elections the Waterford News & Star asked candidates to answer 11 quickfire questions to give the electorate a view of their priorities and what can be expected from them if elected.

Labour hoping to win four seats on incoming Waterford Council

Councillor Jim Griffin gives an overview of what he thinks voters want to come of the local elections on Friday, June 7

Eamon Ryan inspected the progress of the North Quays in Waterford City last week

One of Waterford's newest political parties, The Irish People, has three candidates running in the upcoming election who are Independent, but come under one umbrella 

Clem says the company has taken risks in recent years during their transition to sustainability 

Due to phenomenal demand, Gilbert O'Sullivan will now play three shows in Waterford this year

Killian Mangan is running for Tramore - Waterford City West in the 2024 local elections

For years the Tower Hotel have been planning to expand their offerings on Lombard Street

A Waterford based business that specialises in hardy ferns won a silver medal at this year's Bloom Festival in Dublin. Shady Plants fern nursery is based in the Clashmore area of County Waterford.

A number of high level officials met with Waterford Chamber to discuss issues of importance

Some Waterford residents have made adaptations to their homes to meet their needs but despite being approved by the Council, they are yet to be reimbursed for the work carried out 

The Minister for Health announced a national plan, including new hospital beds for Waterford, but Sinn Féin's health spokesperson is critical of promises being made on behalf of the next Government

The event was a colourful celebration of culture and community

The historic building in Waterford City is the source of Ireland's motor industry

183 members of staff at SETU signed a letter condemning the ongoing war in Gaza

The criminal damage has potentially ruined the victim's wish to marry in Waterford

Ramallah, twin city of Waterford, is the de facto capital of the State of Palestine

The man was struggling to pay rent for 'substandard accommodation'

One of men, who was on bail for sexual assault at the time, struck the bride in the face