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...
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...