As the Dáil enters summer recess this week, here is a reminder of my clinic times below for both Newbridge and Portarlington constituency offices: Portarlington - 10am-1pm Newbridge - 10am-1pm. Feel free to book an appointment in either office or simply call in to say hello! ...

The implementation of the new zonal structure, which is crucial for so many in Kildare, has been delayed to Q1 2025 due to significant technical changes involved. This delay is especially disappointing as so many people in the constituency rely on public transport and have waited long enough ...

It was great to chat with teachers in Leinster House this week as they completed their Active Citizenship in Primary School course. We explored how young people can become active citizens both in school and in their communities, and we had a good discussion on encouraging young people to get ...

This week I asked the Minister for Defence about whether there are contingency plans in place for any potential evacuation of Irish citizens from Lebanon should there be an escalation in hostilities there. In addition, some months ago the Minister signed a €68 million contract for a new ...

The Defence Forces can’t change the law, only politicians can. The Defence Forces have sought changes to their regulations for many years. They’re looking for powers of suspension and powers of dismissal for gross misconduct - but radio silence from successive governments. The military can only ...

The Defence Forces can’t change the law, only politicians can. The Defence Forces have sought changes to their regulations for many years. They’re looking for powers of suspension and powers of dismissal for gross misconduct - but radio silence from successive governments. The military can only ...

Delighted to see that Athy has received €2,735,425 in funding from Fáilte Ireland’s EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme for the redevelopment and regeneration of Emily Square in the centre of Athy. It is wonderful to see funding allocated for further development in ...

Glad to join Gavin Jennings on RTÉ Radio One recently to discuss the protection of Ireland’s critical seabed infrastructure - fibre optic data cables, energy pipelines and the electricity interconnector between Ireland and the UK. Click here to listen to my interview here. 

I welcome the news this week that the Patrician Secondary School, Newbridge and Cross and Passion College, Kilcullen school building extension projects have been given the go ahead to complete the remaining work on the preparation of tender documents. The Department of Education has issued ...

Delighted to hear that various local clubs and groups are receiving funding under the Local Enhancement Programme 2024. The groups include The Curragh Family Resource Centre, Women’s Sheds around Kildare along with GAA clubs and more. Congratulations to all the successful groups! ...

Delighted to attend the official launch of the new Allenwood playground. It’s a fantastic new amenity to have in the area and such a success story for Allenwood. The new playground consists of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), Playground Outdoor Gym and BMX Pump Track. The space allows for such ...

Delighted to hear that two Kildare South schools are to benefit from school refurbishment projects announced by the Department of Education today. Congratulations to the successful schools! Athy Model School - Additional School Accommodation Scheme - Project Brief: 1 X SEN ...