Extra Capacity for Sallins and Maynooth trains

I recently questioned the Taoiseach on the need for better public transport for the greater Dublin area.  Currently the car parks at the Sallins and Naas station are averaging 165% to 175% capacity and other stations in the area experience similar problems.  With the car parks operating so far over Continue Reading →

No road through St. Catherine’s Park confirms Minister

Frank O’Rourke TD and I have secured a commitment from Minister Damien English that no road will be built through St. Catherine’s Park, Leixlip. The commitment comes following a debate  specifically on St. Catherine’s Park in Leinster House this week. I am delighted that the Minister has given his commitment Continue Reading →

Council decision to protect St. Catherine’s Park & Leixlip Amenities is welcome

The decision by Kildare County Council today to reject the Minister plans for the area is very welcome. It was vital the council moved to protect St. Catherine’s Park which has been threatened with a regional road running through it, destroying the fabric of this wonderful amenity for the local Continue Reading →

Selected to contest the next general election

I have been nominated by the party membership to contest the next general election. The selection convention held in the Westrgrove, Clane selected two Fianna Fáil candidates to run in the next general election. It is a tremendous honour for me to be nominated by the members in Kildare North Continue Reading →