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...

Community discussion with Minister Malcolm Noonan on Biodiversity & Heritage

Join our online Green Forum community meeting next Wednesday 3rd March at 7pm where we will be in discussion with Minister of State Malcolm Noonan on biodiversity and heritage in the context of county development plans. As our development plan consultation is open...

Submission to Open Space & Recreation strategy

I welcome the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions as part of the Open Space and Recreation strategy public consultation. Previous strategy The current 2011 strategy states that An open space strategy enables a local authority to adopt an organised approach...
Footpath at Kilwogan Lane

Footpath at Kilwogan Lane

Municipal District: 18 November 2022 Motion: That the council install a footpath at Kilwogan Lane, Celbridge to facilitate safe  pedestrian access and a safe route for children walking and cycling to school.  Report: The length of Kilwogan Lane...

Street lighting

Street lighting

Municipal District: 18 November 2022 Motion: That the council examine street lighting at the entrance to the estate from Aghards Road to Ballygoran View in the interest of safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the dark, as visibility is reported as being poor.  ...

Implementation of a “Health in all” Policies Approach

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

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...

Habitat Assessment of Moortown Woods

Habitat Assessment of Moortown Woods

Municipal District: 21 October 2022 Question: When will the council carry out the habitat assessment of Moortown Woods? Report: The habitat assessment of Moortown Woods will be completed in Q1 2023 subject to funding from the Municipal District. Issued by Ms...

Pathway Linking Celbridge and Maynooth

Pathway Linking Celbridge and Maynooth

Municipal District: 21 October 2022 Question: Can the council provide an update on the status of a proposal for a pathway between Celbridge and Maynooth? Report: This scheme does not form part of the current 2022 Programme of works for National Transport...

Closure of L2008 Junction

Closure of L2008 Junction

Municipal District: 21 October 2022 Motion: That the council initiate the process and public consultation on a proposal to close the junction from the L2008 Main Road where it enters the Ardclough Triangle at the church exit, to ensure the safety of school children...

Assessment and Response to Ukrainian families Needs

Assessment and Response to Ukrainian families Needs

Municipal District: 16 September 2022 Question: Can the council confirm how the needs of Ukrainian families are being assessed and responded to in this municipal district? Report: The response to arriving Ukrainian families in the county has been very challenging...

Development of a Climate Change Risk Assessment

Development of a Climate Change Risk Assessment

Municipal District: 16 September 2022 Motion: That the council develop a climate change risk assessment for the municipal district toinclude hazard, risk and consequences; impact severity, likelihood and exposure, aswell as existing controls and response...