Councillor for Dungarvan, Waterford City and County Council

Tom Cronin

Fianna Fáil

Elected 7 June 2024.

Voting record

Tá — yes
Níl — no
Staon — abstained
Didn't vote

Named votes of Waterford City and County Council while Tom Cronin was a member, from the council’s minutes. Most council decisions are made without a named vote, and not every meeting’s minutes have been read yet.

14 votes

9 Jul 2026Tá10. Notice of Motions“That Waterford City & County Council calls on the Government to abolish the Universal Social Charge (USC) from January 1st, 2027. This will be funded through a fiscally responsible Resilience Package, comprising of • Identified recurring efficiency savings • procurement reform • grant transparency • multinational top-up tax revenue (BEPS Pillar II QDTT) and a small, capped, time- limited Transition Account (2027 to 2030) funded only by certified windfall corporation tax, with quarterly Oireachtas reporting on revenues as the scheme rolls out • It will include a statutory sunset clause for (Transition Account) which closes at end of 2030 All of the above can be achieved while ensuring frontline critical public services are protected. If passed, that this motion is sent to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for their consideration. This motion if passed to be circulated to all councils throughout the country”.Carried 29–1
12 Feb 2026TáEmergency Motion in the name of Cllr. E. Quinlan, Cllr. O’Leary, Cllr. Phelan, Cllr. Hearne, Cllr. Griffin, Cllr. O’Mahoney, Cllr. Clune, Cllr. Bailey, Cllr. Wyse.That Waterford City and County Council notes: - that Bord Bia’s mission is to bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thereby enabling growth and sustainability for producers; - the importance of Irish food and drink exports to the Irish economy; - the importance of Ireland’s international reputation as a producer of high-quality food; - that the Irish food and drinks industry is dependent on Irish farmers as the primary producers; and - the animal health and welfare standards that Irish farmers must adhere to, in particular the standards and conditions contained within Bord Bia’s Sustainable Quality Assurance Scheme; This council notes with serious concern recent events and feels that there is no choice but ask the Chair of Bord Bia, to resign immediately in order to restore public confidence. In the event that he fails to do so, this Council further calls on the Government and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to intervene without delay and remove him from the position.Carried 28–1
15 Jan 2026Níl9. Notice of MotionsThis Council expresses its dismay at and opposition to the government's intention to abolish the Triple Lock, which governs the deployment of Irish Defence Forces personnel overseas. The Triple Lock has ensured that Ireland's participation in overseas missions (with more than 12 defence personnel) would always require approval from: 1. the Cabinet 2. Dáil Éireann and 3. that the mission they are being deployed on would have a UN mandate either from the Security Council or the General Assembly. In 2001, the Irish people rejected the Nice Treaty over concerns that it would drag Ireland into EU military structures that would threaten our neutrality. To get the electorate to approve the EU Treaty, the government with the agreement of the other EU Member States, through a "solemn declaration" introduced the Triple Lock. This Declaration was reiterated following initial rejection of the subsequent Lisbon Treaty. Therefore, this Council rejects government's plans to abolish or amend the Triple Lock, considering the proposal signifies a breach of trust with the Irish electorate and a serious diminution of Irish neutrality.Carried 16–12
13 Nov 2025Níl6. Mount CongreveAn amendment to the proposal to underwrite an overdraft facility to a maximum of €450,000 for one year and to advance €150,000 from the 2026 subvention was proposed by Cllr. BaileyLost 10–18
13 Nov 2025Tá6. Mount CongreveThe proposal to underwrite an overdraft facility to a maximum of €450,000 to the end of 2028 and to advance €150,000 from the 2026 subvention was proposed by Cllr. O’Leary andCarried 27–1
20 Oct 2025Tá1. Resolution under Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001Disposal of circa 83.9143Ha at Waterford Airport and 0.2728Ha for maintenance of landing lights. The disposal shall be for a consideration of €50,000 (fifty thousand euro) and shall be effected by way of a sale of the fee simple (or by way of a long-term lease at a nominal rent if required for technical legal reasons). Each side to bear own costs. (Ref. No. 1583)Carried 28–0
20 Oct 2025Tá2. Resolution in accordance with Regulation 206 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001:That Waterford City and County Council is of the opinion that, for economic and social reasons, it is reasonable that the disposal of lands be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the Section 183 Notice, and that such disposal is in accordance with the conditions of Regulation 206 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, and therefore Ministerial consent under Section 211(2) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 is not required.Carried 28–0
20 Oct 2025Tá3. Resolution in accordance with Section 66 of the Local Government Act, 2001:That Waterford City and County Council provide financial assistance to Waterford Regional Airport plc by waiving and releasing the repayment of the €670,000 previously advanced by the Council towards the airport development, in order to support the economic development of Waterford through the planned runway extension and related investment at Waterford Airport. The terms of this financial assistance shall be set out in legal agreements between the Council, Waterford Regional Airport plc and any other relevant parties.Carried 28–0
12 Jun 2025Tá11. Notice of Motions"Waterford City & County Council calls upon the Central Bank to take all possible steps to discontinue facilitating the sale of Israeli bonds."Carried 29–0
10 Oct 2024Níl6. Local Property Taxthat the Local Property Tax return to base rateLost 10–21
10 Oct 2024Tá6. Local Property Taxthe increase in the Local Adjustment Factor to 15% fixed for 5 yearsCarried 20–11
13 Sep 2024Níl7. Mount Congreve Funding ProposalAn amendment was proposed by Cllr. Daniels and seconded by Cllr. McGuinness to separate the capital element of the loan and only provide support for cash flow.Lost 11–20
13 Sep 2024Tá7. Mount Congreve Funding Proposalthe proposal of a loan of €750,000 to Mount CongreveCarried 20–3
9 Jul 2024Tá1. Section 153 (2) of the Local Government Act 2001 (as amended)In accordance with the provisions of Section 153(2) of the Local Government Act, 2001 (as amended), we the elected members of Waterford City and County Council hereby expressly authorise the Chief Executive of the local authority, or persons acting under his direction and instruction, to act for and on behalf of the local authority in the High Court Judicial Review proceedings instituted by Ruden Homes Limited and John Deane against Waterford City and County Council [High Court Record No. 2022/651 JR] and to do any act, matter or thing, to conduct, defend or compromise the aforesaid proceedings and further agree that to the extent necessary this authorisation shall apply to all actions taken to date by the chief executive, or persons acting under his direction and instruction, in the proceedings.Carried 30–0

Council meetings and minutes

Roster checked on 4 November 2026. Sources: Waterford City and County Council — Councillors (Plenary Council), 2024 Waterford City and County Council election (Wikipedia), Waterford City and County Council (Wikipedia) — co-options table, WLR FM — Kate O'Mahoney to be co-opted (12 Dec 2024), WLR FM — Sandra Conway co-opted (14 Mar 2025).

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