Campaigning on Transport
Long standing commuter campaigner Fought for years for Sallins bypass and M7 upgrade M4 noise reduction and Maynooth exit needed next Secured LEAP card fares / zone for Sallins station & Kilcock Lobbied for Sallins/Hazelhatch trains to use Phoenix Park tunnel Now enables direct travel from Kildare line into city Continue Reading →
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 →
Naas Shopping Centre Finally For Sale
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 →