We are all aware of the substantial and increasing role of social media and online fora on our public discourse and in the political sphere. Yet the many rules and safeguards which have emerged in the traditional spaces, everything from disclosure of donations to campaign fund caps, to a requirement Continue Reading →
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 →
Naas Shopping Centre has finally been put on sale, ten years after it was originally due to open. Negotiations have been ongoing between KCC, NAMA and the developers and agreement was reached at the end of the summer. Further to this, Kildare County Council have signed off on an agreement Continue Reading →
Dunnes Stores recently opened on Naas Main Street at the old Superquinn site. The shop includes a grocer, cheesemonger, fishmonger, butcher and a light houseware section and I am delighted to see it up and running. I had engaged with the firm at corporate level on their move to Naas Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →