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.
Number of New Housing Units
Municipal District 16 September 2022 Question: Can the council outline the amount of new housing units expected to be available for allocation over the next twelve months in this municipal district, to include timelines, broken down by housing type? Report: The...
Annual LPT reports
Municipal District: 17 June 2022 Motion: That the council provide an update on plans to produce an annual report on the spend of Local Property Tax for the municipal district. Report: A section has been included in the 2021 Annual Report which highlights some of the...
Hedgerow Mapping
Municipal District: 17 June 2022 Question: Can the council outline the planned methodology for the mapping of the townland boundary hedgerows in the municipal district? Report: The Planning Department do not have a methodology for mapping of hedgerows in any municipal...
Radon Testing
Municipal District: 17 June 2022 Motion: That the council outline measures it takes in the Municipal District to mitigate high radon levels both in its housing stock and to raise awareness of the need for residents to test for radon levels particularly in high risk...
EV Charging Points
Municipal District: 17 June 2022 Question: Can the council confirm when it will roll out public EV charging points in the Municipal District? Report: The Department of Transport published in April, an EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022-2025 and welcomed...
Citizen Science Strategy
Full council: May 2022 Councillor Vanessa Liston: That recognising the importance of active community engagement and empowerment in reaching our 2030 climate targets, the council starts a process to co-develop a strategy that will support, harness and engage with...
IPCC Findings Implementation
Full council: April 2022 Councillors Aoife Breslin, Fintan Brett, Íde Cussen, Noel Connolly, Aidan Farrelly, Ciara Galvin, Noel Heavey, Colm Kenny, Nuala Killeen, Vanessa Liston, Pádraig McEvoy, Peggy O'Dwyer, Rob Power and Evie Sammon: That the council outlines how...
Cyclist Safety Meassures
Municipal District: 22 April 2022 Question: Can the council confirm what measures can be taken to address the safety issues faced by cyclists when they are overtaken by motorists at the islands on Main Street, Celbridge? Report: The function of the centre islands on...
Shackleton Road Improvements
Municipal District: 22 April 2022 Motion: That the council develop and submit a request to the NTA for the narrowing of the Shackleton Road and associated improvements for active and safe travel, greening and public realm improvements. Report: At the municipal...