This is not my first time speaking in the House but it is my first time to speak on a Bill and it is an honour to do so. I begin by congratulating the Minister on her appointment. I am not sure if she is aware that she is a Continue Reading →
Residents in Eadestown are currently campaigning against a proposal to extend quarrying into further areas at the edge of the existing quarry pit at Athgarrett / Red Bog. This is of significant concern to local residents for a number of reasons including loss of amenity, visual impact and sonic disturbance Continue Reading →
Read my submission to An Bord Pleanala here. Summary: Residents in Celbridge are campaigning for changes to the proposed multi-storey apartment and housing complex being planned for opposite Croduan on the Maynooth road. I joined residents onsite today to support their campaign, in what was my third meeting on the Continue Reading →
Worked continuously to get Naas Community College into construction New Boys school now urgent for Clane New school building for St. Joseph’s, Kilcock Additional accommodation for Scoil Dara, Kilcock New building for Prosperous Secondary, St Farnans New schools priority for Maynooth, with traffic plans School bus system needs complete overhaul Continue Reading →
Long standing commuter campaigner Fought for years for Sallins bypass and M7 upgrade M4 noise reduction and Maynooth exit needed next Secured LEAP card fares / zone for Sallins station & Kilcock Lobbied for Sallins/Hazelhatch trains to use Phoenix Park tunnel Now enables direct travel from Kildare line into city Continue Reading →
Am Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Science and Technology Deal with Social Media Companies on regulation Introduced new laws to manage social media Proposed regulation for “fake news” and dark ads Measures to avoid online harms and internet safety Have argued for importance of cyber-security Member of International Cross-Parliamentary Group Quoted Continue Reading →