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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 →
The Dart+ West and Dart+ South West are two projects that bring the Dart line electrification out to Maynooth on one line and Hazelhatch on the other. I believe that they should be extended just that little bit further, which by doing so would be of huge benefit to the 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 →