M7 Widening and Sallins Bypass Update

I am delighted to see three lanes open in both directions on the M7. This will be a huge help to commuters who face lengthy journeys and congestion on the M7 every day. The M7 widening project is vital to improving journey times and I am glad to see it Continue Reading →

Extra Parking Spaces Approved at Maynooth Train Station

The approval of 34 extra parking spaces for Maynooth Train Station is welcome news which will complement the 38 spaces approved earlier this year. I discussed parking capacity issues at Maynooth and several other stations with Irish Rail officials earlier this year. The expansion will be welcome to commuters who Continue Reading →

Update on Transport links across Kildare North

On 14th November, 2018, the 8 Kildare Oireachtas Reps met with the National Transport Authority to discuss public transport services for County Kildare. The key points, with responses, that I raised are as follows: 1) Capacity on Trains: I said there was nowhere near enough capacity on trains, that trains Continue Reading →

Government sit on hands as commuters stand on trains

The National Transport Authority has confirmed to me that refurbished carriages will now not be ordered to increase capacity on trains serving Sallins/Hazelhatch and Maynooth and Leixlip. It has now emerged that refurbished carriages are not a financially viable option to expand the rail fleet. This now leaves commuters stuck. Continue Reading →

Proposed new changes for Maynooth, Leixlip and Celbridge Dublin Buses

Dublin Bus are overhauling their route network across the city and commuter belt.  Changes will take place to routes serving Celbridge, Maynooth and Leixlip. These are all only draft proposals and it is important that you have your say. You can see the detailed plans on busconnects.ie website or come Continue Reading →