Another step forward for Sallins Community Park… Following positive meetings in Leinster House with Minister Thomas Byrne TD and onsite with Minister Catherine Martin, Kildare County Council have today confirmed this project is designated as the county’s priority application under the relevant sports funding scheme (LSIF). Whilst a technical move Continue Reading →
I was appalled by an RTÉ Investigates programme on welfare abuses at an equine abattoir in Straffan last night. I unreservedly condemn the distressing scenes we witnessed last night as part of the ‘RTÉ Investigates: Horses – Making a Killing. The welfare of horses is protected by legislation, placing responsibility Continue Reading →
I was delighted to host a very useful meeting this week between Sallins groups, including Sallins GAA, Sallins Celtic, Sallins Biodiversity Group & Tidy Towns, Park Action Committee, senior officials from Kildare County Council and Cllr. Carmel Kelly, all up in Leinster House to meet with Minister for Sport, Thomas Continue Reading →
Led campaign to save Health Centre in Johnstownbridge New Endoscopy unit needed for Naas hospital Additional beds needed for Lakeview unit Plan to address overcrowding in A&E Department Additional resources for overworked Hospital staff Seeking restoration of public dental services to Celbridge and Leixlip
Worked on Council to deliver Eadestown and Kill playgrounds Dealt with Council, Parish and Community to deliver Sallins playground Playgrounds on way for Prosperous New Den under construction for Sallins scouts Long time supporter of Greenway on both Kildare canal lines; €1.7 million funding now secured for Naas to Dublin Continue Reading →