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.
County Biodiversity Plan
Full Council: 31 May 2021 Motion: That the council provides an update on progress and a timeline for publication of the new Kildare Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Report: The Heritage Office intends to commence the preparation of the County Biodiversity Plan...
Pilot Youth Participation Forum
Municipal District: 21 May 2021 Question: Can the council advise what is the current status of the project for establishing a pilot youth participation forum in Celbridge? Report: Please see reply attached from INSYNC. Discussion and outcome: Councillor Liston...
Low-Smoke Zones
Municipal District: 21 May 2021 Question: Can the council advise how it currently informs the public and raises awareness regarding the regulations regarding restrictions on burning of smoky coal and other prohibited fuel in the municipal district's Low Smoke Zones?...
Equality impact assessments
Full council: 29 March 2021 Councillor Vanessa Liston: That the council implement an equality impact assessment process as part of the development stages of all council plans and policies. Report: Subject to the members approval, the Council is...
County Biodiversity Plan
Full Council: 31 May 2021 Motion: That the council provides an update on progress and a timeline for publication of the new Kildare Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Report: The Heritage Office intends to commence the preparation of the County Biodiversity Plan...