I’m delighted to hear that construction of the Natural Play Area in Liffey Linear Park, Newbridge is set to begin on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. As someone who has long advocated for a new playground in Newbridge, I believe this natural play area will be a fantastic addition for children of all ages to ...
Register to Vote To be eligible for inclusion in the Register of Electors, you must: Be at least 18 years old Be ordinarily resident at an address in Ireland You will need your PPSN and Eircode If you are 16 or 17, you can pre-register and your name will be added to the register when you turn ...
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 for the promised ...
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 military transport ...
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 obey the orders they ...
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 obey the orders they ...
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 the Athy area. With ...
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 authorisation to ...
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! Curragh Family Resource ...
