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...
Reason for Gap in Drawdown of Allocated Active Travel Budgets for Kildare
Full council: 19 December 2022 Motion: That the council outline the size of the gap in drawdown of allocated Active Travel Budgets for Kildare this year and the reasons for the gap. Report: On 26 January 2022, the National Transport Authority informed the...
Active Travel Budgets for Kildare
Full council: 19 December 2022 Motion: That the council outline the size of the gap in drawdown of allocated Active Travel Budgets for Kildare this year and the reasons for the gap. The motion was proposed by Councillor Liston and seconded by Councillor...
Application for Family Resource Centre for Celbridge
Municipal District: 16 December 2022 Motion: That the council outline its plans and timeline for applying for a family resource centre for Celbridge. Report: Family Resource Centres (FRC) are core funded by Tusla the Child and Family Agency. The last round of...
Illegal Waste Disposal Enforcements and Actions
Municipal District: 16 December 2022 Question – Councillor Vanessa Liston Can the council confirm how many illegal waste disposal reports, actions, enforcements and court actions (successful or unsuccessful) were taken in the municipal district from...
Installation of Bike Racks Near Castletown House
Municipal District: 16 December 2022 Question: Can the council confirm if it is feasible to install bike racks near the entrance to Castletown House, Celbridge? Report: The Sustainable Transport Section is prioritising the implementation of a network of...
Use of Transport Studies in the Transformation of Main Street
Municipal District: 16 December 2022 Motion: That the council outline the scope of the cycling review and other transport studies currently underway in Celbridge from the perspective of how they could be used to develop a vision for the future transformation of Main...
Introduction of a Sustainable Shared Transport Solution
Municipal District: 18 November 2022 Question: Can the council investigate if there is an opportunity and scope for the introduction of a sustainable shared transport solution for the Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District, similar to the MOBY scheme in Tullamore,...
Schedule for Clearing Footpaths
Municipal District: 18 November 2022 Question: Can the council make available a schedule for clearing footpaths of leaves in this municipal district at this time of year so residents of estates know within a range of a few days, when their paths will be...