Issues

News, Updates and Resources

Here I report on some events and activities in which I have been involved that relate to an issue affecting our locality or County. Also are articles discussing specific topics or motions that have been raised at Council, as well as articles highlighting progress on plans, services or facilities.   Get in touch if you would like to meet, get involved with, or have comments on any of these issues. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section also or share for discussion on social media.

 

Childcare Cost Reductions – Dept response to query

This post outlines the response from Minister O'Gorman's office to a constituent comment regarding the adequacy of the new childcare cost and sector measures (enquiry Oct 5th 2022). Response from Dept: Dec 30th 2022On 15th September, the Minister launched Together for...

Community discussion with Minister Malcolm Noonan on Biodiversity & Heritage

Join our online Green Forum community meeting next Wednesday 3rd March at 7pm where we will be in discussion with Minister of State Malcolm Noonan on biodiversity and heritage in the context of county development plans. As our development plan consultation is open...

Submission to Open Space & Recreation strategy

I welcome the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions as part of the Open Space and Recreation strategy public consultation. Previous strategy The current 2011 strategy states that An open space strategy enables a local authority to adopt an organised approach...

Childcare Cost Reductions – Dept response to query

This post outlines the response from Minister O'Gorman's office to a constituent comment regarding the adequacy of the new childcare cost and sector measures (enquiry Oct 5th 2022). Response from Dept: Dec 30th 2022On 15th September, the Minister launched Together for...

Implementation of a “Health in all” Policies Approach

Full Council: 24 October 2022 Motion: That Kildare County Council implements a 'Health in all' policies approach, as recommended by the World Health Organisation, to integrate and articulate health considerations into policymaking to improve the health of people and...

Safety Issues at Tea Lane Junction

Municipal District: 21 October 2022 Motion: That the council address the safety issue at the junction of Tea Lane and English Row, where some westbound vehicles are taking U-Turns to head back into the town centre, by examining the feasibility to build up the corner...

Childcare Cost Reductions – Dept response to query

This post outlines the response from Minister O'Gorman's office to a constituent comment regarding the adequacy of the new childcare cost and sector measures (enquiry Oct 5th 2022). Response from Dept: Dec 30th 2022On 15th September, the Minister launched Together for...

Implementation of a “Health in all” Policies Approach

Full Council: 24 October 2022 Motion: That Kildare County Council implements a 'Health in all' policies approach, as recommended by the World Health Organisation, to integrate and articulate health considerations into policymaking to improve the health of people and...