The second public consultation process for the Curragh Plains has been launched and are looking to hear from as many people as possible to help shape the approach. The consultation on the draft policies and proposals is open from: 12th October until 16th November 2022 Full details and take survey have ...
Delighted to see so many of our Community Centres across the constituency benefitting from the new Community Centre Investment Fund today. Local volunteers and community centres play a massive role in bringing our communities together, so it’s great to see them getting some financial support to help them ...
A very uplifting experience this week to celebrate the launch of the 21st course of the Kildare ‘Heads Up’ programme. Great atmosphere in the Community Development Centre in Kildare Town, particularly so as it’s World Mental Health Day. These 12-week courses are completely free and available to anyone who ...
Payment dates for the Lump-Sum payments announced as part of the Budget include: A doubling of Child Benefit on November 1st, which will support 639,000 families in respect of 1.2 million children. An Autumn Double Payment next week, benefitting 1.4 million people. A €500 Disability Support Grant ...
Great to welcome Minister Jack Chambers to Portarlington today to turn on the new floodlights in McCann Park and visit the Snooker Club. It’s fantastic to see the positive impact the sports capital funding is making in our sports clubs across the constituency. Looking forward to more clubs benefiting again ...
Kildare County Council is developing a Local Transport Plan for the town of Newbridge! KCC are inviting feedback from members of the public on walking, cycling, road safety, traffic congestion, parking and traffic management and public transport. The survey is now open - ...
I am delighted to see that Athy has been allocated €100,000 in funding under the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact this investment will have making Athy an even more colourful and vibrant town! Under the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative, retailers and property ...
Great to see that applications are now open for new cost rental homes at Belin Woods in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. These first-letting, new homes are expected to be delivered on a phased basis between October and December 2022 at a monthly rent of €1,130 for a 2-bedroom house and €1,300 for a 3-bed house, ...
Sport Ireland has launched a €2,000,000 ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund as part of this year's NGB Dormant Accounts Fund which is now open to clubs in Kildare, Laois & Offaly. €2m funding available for Clubs to support disability specific activities in sports clubs. Total funding package of ...
I am glad to see that AIB has reversed their decision to remove cash services in 70 of their branches. This is great news for the AIB customers in Athy. Cash services are vital for local businesses and vulnerable people in our communities and would have been a big loss to them. Well done to all who campaigned ...
Laois County Council has launched Free Public WIFI in Portarlington and Stradbally. The free public WIFI in both towns will provide free access to Wi-Fi connectivity for citizens in public spaces in the town centre. In Portarlington the Free Public WIFI is available in the Peoples Park and Link Road between the ...
Delighted to welcome Minister Jack Chambers to Moorefield GAA Club this week. It was great to walk the grounds and hear their exciting plans for the future development of the club. I will continue to advocate for and support plans for increased funding for all sports clubs across the constituency. It’s ...
