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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...