Securinh additional train times on Sallins/Naas and Hazelhatch/Celbridge routes

I am delighted to confirm that increased frequency of trains will serve the Sallins/Naas and Hazelhatch/Celbridge Rail Line via the Phoenix Park tunnel into the city centre. Whilst the tunnel opening brought trains into stations like Pearse, Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, the initial service was really just based around Continue Reading →

School Transport from Northwest Kildare to Edenderry to be Investigated by Minister

I can confirm that Minister John Halliagan has given a promise to investigate the situation of school transport from Johnstownbridge, Kilshanroe, and the wider area to Edenderry’s St Mary’s and Oakland schools. Following the fiasco which has left many without school transport last September I have this week met the Continue Reading →

Framework Needed to Regulate use of Drones

*A variation of this story was covered by the The Times. You can read their article here. I intend to bring forward new legislation aimed at providing a regulatory framework for the use of airborne drones. There have been a number of recent incidents which have raised safety concerns surrounding Continue Reading →

Funding for Sallins Bypass and Osberstown Interchange, Pressure must Be Kept On

This funding is very welcome news for Sallins village, Clane, Prosperous, and the wider areas which have had bottle neck traffic building up at morning and evening times. The bypass is exactly what these areas need and I am delighted to see the council receive funding for this project. Only Continue Reading →

Clamping Law Remains Unenforced Due to Lack of Resources

A varitation of this story was covered by the Sunday Independent from 8th January 2017. It can be read here: http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/cowboy-clampers-face-a-cap-on-fees-19-months-later-35349596.html The Vehicle Clamping Act was passed into law almost two years ago but it is still yet to be implemented and enforced. The Act was intended to curb the Continue Reading →