Fantastic to see the Barrow Blueway Economic Plan launched today. This is an excellent project that will deliver transformative results for the communities along the route such as Robertstown, Rathangan, Monasterevin, Vicarstown & Athy. Not only will this local amenity be of importance to people living in ...
Glad to have been able to address the Ballyshannon Action Group public meeting recently and offer them my continued and full support. Looking forward to a positive outcome for the community in the upcoming judicial review.
Great to host the inaugural meeting of the Portarlington Grow Remote Working Group this morning at the Solas Eco-Garden Centre in Portarlington. We even had a cabinet minister present to show her support. Remote working has so many advantages: it saves time, money & emissions, while simultaneously reducing ...
Very useful engagement with the Ballyshannon Action Group this week. I welcome their statement this morning and am fully supportive of their position. Also great to see the community support for this campaign through their crowdfunding initiative. Happy to assist further in any way. Ballyshannon Community say ...
I welcome the great news this evening that the provision of a new primary school is going to tender. The new 24 classroom school will combine both St. Peter's School and St. Evin's School, Monasterevin. Congratulations to the Boards of Management and the whole school community in both schools on their work and ...
Great to see both public and private investment now flowing freely into the Portarlington area. Best of luck to David, John and their wonderful team at Solas Eco Garden Shop on the official opening of what must be Ireland’s most unique eco garden centre! Particularly happy to see the additional 20+ jobs for our ...
Independent TD for Kildare South, Cathal Berry has welcomed the good news today that the Curragh has been allocated €24,292.50 in funding under the Community Monuments Fund 2021. Deputy Berry commented “The money is to assist with the upkeep of historical sites as part of the new Curragh Plains strategy. It's great ...
The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) has been opened for a second round of applications from both SMEs and microenterprises. Businesses that received the grant in the first round can receive a second grant provided they are still eligible. From today, SMEs & microenterprises can apply for ...
Kildare South TD Cathal Berry met with members of the Kildare Yarn Bombers group at the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge this week to view their work in the park and lend his support. The park has been decorated by the group as part of the June Fest activities in the town. But it wasn’t only the yarn bombers he met as ...
Great news that the Monasterevin Town Centre public consultation has been launched by Kildare County Council. The county council is currently working on developing a master plan for Monasterevin. This process will ensure that the town continues to grow and evolve as a great place to live and work in, to visit, and ...
Deputy Cathal Berry, TD for Kildare South, highlighted various issues in the Dáil this week in relation to the Curragh Camp, such as housing and derelict buildings, with Minister for Defence Simon Coveney. Deputy Berry said that “anyone who has lived or worked in ...
I welcome the allocation of increased funding to local authorities this morning which will assist the elderly and people living with disabilities to make modifications to their homes. The grants will improve the quality of life of our most vulnerable citizens while assisting them to live independently in the ...
