Recently I spoke in the Dáil on the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war in Ukraine started two years ago this week. It’s a travesty that the situation still continues today. Ireland has consistently supported action at an EU and UN level to call for an end to Russia’s unjustified ...
Applications now opened for Community Environmental Grants Scheme 2024 - Laois County Council Applications are invited from interested not for profit bodies, groups, committees and organisations who intend to engage in environmental/amenity works during 2024. Projects designed to ...
I very much welcome the funding announced today to improve our walking and cycling infrastructure across the the constituency. Being able to safely walk and cycle to work or school is fundamental to our quality of life. It’s also good for our health, good for the environment and good for our pocket. Full ...
Happy St. Brigid’s Day everyone! Today is a particularly special day for everyone in Kildare to celebrate Brigid of Kildare and to enjoy the wide range of activities planned across the county today to celebrate Brigid 1500. Today celebrates Ireland’s only female patron saint and we now have a bank holiday to ...
Delighted to see after a lot of campaigning from various local groups, fairer fares have finally been delivered for Newbridge and Kildare Town. Once Leap Card validators are installed, a ticket which was previously €10.85 from Newbridge to Dublin Heuston is now reduced to €6. Similarly in Kildare town, ...
The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) is open to all groups engaged in activities or projects which encourage community participation, volunteerism and which benefit communities in the constituency. The LEP will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas to carry out necessary repairs and improvements ...
Delighted to see that two Kildare schools are to benefit from school building extension and refurbishment works. Fantastic news for the school communities of both Scoil Bhríde Milltown and St. Conleth’s Community College Newbridge. My colleagues and I will continue to advocate for more investment in school buildings ...
What is the role of the Irish Army Ranger Wing? Good to join Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk recently to discuss the role of the Army Ranger Wing. Listen back here.
Great to visit some students from Kildare at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS recently. They’ve created some really fascinating research projects. The exhibition is a fantastic celebration of youth and science. The future is in safe hands! Well done to all the students and teachers involved!
Wishing everyone a happy, safe & peaceful Christmas and a healthy New Year. Thank you all for your continued support throughout the year. Looking forward to working with you in 2024! Our Portarlington & Newbridge Constituency Offices are now closed until January 8th. As always, we can be contacted on ...
