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.
Provision of a BigBelly Bin for Celbridge.
Municipal District: 21 April 2023 Motion – Councillors Vanessa Liston and Íde Cussen: That the council engage with members in order to proceed with the provision of a BigBelly Bin for Celbridge Main Street Area. Report: The Municipal District office will...
Maximisation of Home Purchases
Full Council: 27 March 2023 Motion - Councillors Vanessa Liston, Peter Hamilton and Colm Kenny: That the council uses the tenant-in-situ purchase scheme and other relevant schemes to maximise the purchase of homes put up for sale that are occupied by HAP tenants or...
Parochial House Celbridge
Municipal District: 24 March 2023 Question: Can the council provide a timeline by which the Parochial House in Celbridge will become available for community use and what measures or steps need to be in place in advance? Report: The purchase of the Parochial House...
Wall repair at Captain’s Square Estate
Municipal District: 24 March 2023 Question: Can the council provide a timeline by which the outstanding items relating to a tree and wall removal/repair at Captain’s Square Estate, Leixlip will be completed, with a view to the taking in charge of the estate? ...
Active Travel Bridge Project Outline
Municipal District: 17 February 2023 Question: Can the council outline the next steps and timeline for the development of the Active Travel Bridge (Proposed Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge) in Celbridge? Report: An allocation for KCC/21/0013 – Celbridge Active Travel Bridge...
Incidents in Association with Road Works
Municipal District: 17 February 2023 Question: Can the council confirm the number of times its departments were called to oversee/assist with the remediation of burst water mains or other incidents that occurred since the start of the works on the Dublin and...
Repair of Path at Beatty Park
Municipal District: 17 February 2023 Motion: That the council repair the damaged path at Beatty Park in the interest of public safety. Report: The area identified between 113 and 124 has been inspected for footpath repairs. There are several areas of footpath that...
Hedgerow and Habitat Surveys
Municipal District: 20 January 2023 Question: Can the council confirm the month in which the habitat survey of Moortown Woods and the Townland Boundaries Hedgerow Survey will be carried out, given that LPT funding has been provided in 2022 and...
Impact of Christmas Free Parking Period
Municipal District: 20 January 2023 Motion: That the council provide an evaluation of the free Christmas parking period in terms of parking income, the number of fines issued and the turnover of vehicles drawing a comparison with normal parking arrangements over...