I have added a general policy page here. This page contains a number of specific local measures I would hope to introduce for Sallins if elected:

• Secure a playground within the village perimeter

 

• Provide lights or a roundabout at Oldbridge/Osberstown exit

 

• Provide 4 way signal controlled junction at Railway Inn / Osberstown Court

 

• Promote a secondary school option for Sallins / Kill / Johnstown together

 

• Address parking issues within village and prevent inappropriate all-day parking (whilst ensuring provision of adequate parking requirements at train station)

 

• Enhance security presence and locate a Garda sub-station within Sallins village

 

• Progress the 30 acre amenity and sports complex (GAA development) on the Clane road and support  the project as it advances through the stages ahead

 

• Support the parish development plans which include a new church, parish hall, community centre, new access roads to school and train station.

 

•  Provide a permanent home for youth club, possibly in one of above developments

 

• Accelerate Sallins bypass to take HGVs and through traffic off village streets

 

• Take in charge remaining estates and address snagging / finishing issues locally

 

• Provide cycle paths in village with walking and cycle trails along canal and Liffey

 

• Enhance pedestrian safety across village with barriers & footbridges across canal

 

• Preserve village character through planning and address derelict buildings/sites

 

• Provide footpaths to Bodenstown cemetery, and fully to Osberstown crèche

 

• Resurface Chapel Lane and other internal village roads

 

• Continue to improve rail timetable and provide village with bus service after 7pm

 

• Support local enterprise and explore a Chambers of Commerce for Sallins