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 ...
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 ...
Statement on the 2023 Defence Budget Notwithstanding the wording of yesterday’s budget document, senior Government Ministers have since clarified that the stated €67m (6%) increase in the 2023 Defence budget does not include an allocation for the National Pay Deal “Building Momentum” currently being balloted on ...
Budget 2023 - Key Points 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄 weekly social welfare rates will be increased by €12 for working age recipients. there will also be a €12 increase in weekly payments for pensioners. the Working Family Payment threshold will increase by €40. there will be a €2 increase in the weekly ...
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, ...
A grant of up to a maximum of €30,000 will be available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence, including the conversion of a property which has not been used as residential heretofore. This will be subject to upper limits for the types of work specified below ...
