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 ...
Portarlington Façade Enhancement Scheme has been re-launched for 2022. The grant available is 75% of the overall cost of the painting works subject to a maximum grant of €750. The scheme is open to both residential and commercial properties in French Church Street, Market Square and Main Street (part of). The scheme ...
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 ...
