Hi Everyone, I hope you are keeping well. Another busy two weeks across the constituency and in Leinster House. Here are some of the things myself and the team has been up to - Volunteered at the ONE medical clinic for Defence Force veterans in Dublin. Virtually attended the board meeting of Kildare Drug ...
Thanks to Newbridge Community Development for organising a very successful and constructive meeting in Ryston Sports & Social Club this week to resist mooted changes to an approved footpath connecting the Linear Park with the new Belin Woods housing estate in Newbridge. Vital that the conditions attached to ...
Great atmosphere here at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland fundraiser at the Well on St Stephen’s Green. It really is a fantastic charity. I am glad to hear that the 20 bed accommodation facility in Crumlin is to become a larger 52 bed facility just next to the new Children’s Hospital in the coming ...
Hi Everyone, I hope you are keeping well. Just sharing some of the things myself and the team have been up to this week across the constituency and in Leinster House - Attended the Centenary of the handover of the Curragh Camp. Delighted to welcome ONE veterans to Leinster House to discuss veteran mental ...
There was a great atmosphere in The Keadeen Hotel for the Kildare Pandemic Volunteer Awards this week. Congratulations to all recipients and to all who togged out at the time for their community, county & country. When everything hung in the balance you made your presence felt …
Glad to support and stand in solidarity with the Medical Scientists who are on strike at Naas General Hospital and other hospitals around the country. They provide an unseen but critical service without which the HSE could simply not function. Early resolution of their legitimate claim at the WRC is now vital. ...
Very successful Post Office breakfast morning in Portarlington this week. Ireland’s post office network is crying out for more private & state business- particularly from a community banking point of view. Post offices support local communities- let’s remember to support them in return…
Delighted to attend the official sod turning event at the new Primark depot facility in Newbridge this morning. Primark are building a €75 million logistics and distribution hub in the town which will be an excellent addition to the area and will be a major jobs boost for Kildare and surrounding areas. With the ...
It was fantastic to have all the St. Patrick's Day festivities back again in Kildare South this year. I was delighted to attend a range of different events in Newbridge, Athyn and Monasterevin. There was an excellent turnout for the celebrations and a great opportunity for community groups to showcase their talents ...
Fantastic news recently that funding has been allocated to four projects in Kildare South today. Particularly happy that funding has been allocated to the Curragh Camp. Addressing the dereliction in the Curragh Camp is a top priority for my team and me. The Old Post Office building is a national treasure but ...
Best of luck to Netanya (and Keith!) who opened their new shop in Kildare Town this month. Bring your own containers and refill them to cut down on packaging. Like all great ideas- it’s simple. Please remember to shop local if you can and support our small Irish-owned businesses.
I very much welcome the funding announced this month to improve our walking and cycling infrastructure across 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. ...
