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.
Griffinrath: License for waste disposal
Municipal District: 7th July 2020 Motion: That the council explains in relation to permits produced for the municipal district members in June for the dumping of waste for Kavanagh's Mill in Griffinrath, as they do not cover the construction and demolition waste...
Transport Strategy for Celbridge and Leixlip
Municipal District: 7th July 2020 Motion - Councillor Vanessa Liston: That the council develops a transport strategy for Celbridge and Leixlip and applies to the National Transport Authority for funding as soon as possible in 2020. ReportKildare County Council...
Griffinrath Landfill
Municipal District Meeting: 19th June 2020 Motion: That Kildare County Council provides to the June Municipal District meeting and makes available on the appropriate section of its website a copy of the license for the demolished Kavanagh's Mill in Griffinrath...
Covid: Cyclist & Pedestrian friendly street improvements
Municipal District meeting: 19th June 2020 Motion: Given the ongoing need for social distancing, as well as the opportunity of additional government funding for making towns more cycle and pedestrian friendly, that Kildare County Council prepare a range of options as...
Community Call Network support
Municipal District: 19 June 2020 Question: Given the tragic loss and suffering experienced in our municipal district as a result of the pandemic - and the critical community support work and networks that emerged to provide essential help during the crisis, can the...
Development Plan Review
Municipal District: 19 June 2020 Question: Can the council outline on what basis will priority be afforded to Celbridge in doing the infrastructure audits and assessment during the Development Plan Review due to commence in 2021? Response from CouncilAudits reports...
Covid19 Regional Analysis
The following report illustrates at a regional level the economic impact of Covid19. Extract from foreword: "The purpose of this report is to inform policymakers at a local, regional and national level of the extent of economic exposure and resilience across Ireland....
Ardclough school safety concerns
Municipal District meeting: 21st February 2020 Joint Motion–Councillors Vanessa Liston, Ciara Galvin and Joe Neville: That the council install a speed monitor at the Ardclough Village School and undertake a safety audit of the area given a range of concerns of the...
Drop €40 weekly room payment by homeless families
Full council: 24th Febuary 2020 Motion: That the council re-examines the financial contribution required of homeless families living in emergency accommodation,with a view to its removal from the 2021 budget. Report: In accordance with Section 10 of the Housing Act...