Fine Gael Rules Out Reopening of Garda Stations in Kildare

Comments made by Minister for Justice Francis Fitzgerald are unacceptable after she has completely ruled out the reopening of rural Garda stations closed by Fine Gael and Labour over the last five years. The closure of rural Garda stations in Kildare, coupled with cutbacks to Garda resources, has coincided with Continue Reading →

Rent Should Be A Factor In Central Bank Mortgage Deposit Rules

I support calls today from party colleague and finance spokesperson Michael McGrath that the Central Bank rules on mortgage lending, in place since February of last year, need to be reviewed to examine the impact they are having on the ability of young couples and individuals to purchase their first Continue Reading →

Traffic Chaos Highlights Need for Investment in Public Transport

The long delay faced by countless commuters across Kildare last Wednesday following the closure of the M50 clearly demonstrates that we have a growing problem with traffic in the Greater Dublin Area. I have been consistently raising transport issues for commuters over the last 10 years. The failure to invest Continue Reading →