Focus on Policy; Tech & Innovation

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 →

Proven Track Record on Environmental Issues

Proven Track Record on the Environment Campaigning for better public transport since 2004 Secured recycling bins in Sallins in 2008 Was giving talks on “five mile rule” re local produce in 2005 Proposed cycle lanes and “staying alive 1.5” campaign when on council Supported remediation of Kerdiffstown from landfill into Continue Reading →

Minister must address concerns about Leixlip Water Treatment Plant

Following the boil water notice which was in place for several areas in Kildare North, I have asked Minister Eoghan Murphy to advise on the measures being taken to reassure the public that water is appropriately treated and fit for consumption at both the Leixlip and Ballymore Eustace water plants. Continue Reading →

Extra Bus Service to Sallins Station Secured

I was delighted to secure a change to the 139 bus route which will provide Clane commuters with a new public transport link to Sallins train station. I recently wrote to the NTA suggesting that the 139 route should be allowed to be used for short hop journeys between Clane, Continue Reading →

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 →