My first question at yesterday’s (11th Dec) MD meeting, ‘Can the council provide reassurance for residents regarding what consideration it has given to and how it intends to manage traffic around and between Scoil Bhríde in Kilcullen, the route to the playground and sports amenity carpark behind the school and the traffic coming through from […]

My first motion at yesterday’s (11th December) MD meeting; ‘That the council allocate the unspent 2019 LPT allocation of €236,000 to Building and Development Control to expedite the work required to bring estates not yet taken in charge around the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District area or at least bringing them closer to the taking in charge standard, […]

My second  motion at this months; “That the council provide a progress report and clarify its role in relation to ongoing noxious weeds issue on the Old Magee Barracks site which is continuing to infringe on residential property in the area causing harm to residents and their property. Report issued By: Mr L Dunne, Senior […]

My first motion at this months (20th Nov) MD meeting; “That the council write to the Chief Superintendent on behalf of the municipal district members asking for consideration of a dedicated Community Policing Unit and a dedicated Drugs Unit for Newbridge given the current restructuring of An Garda Síochána divisions and the opportunity this offers. […]

My second question at this months (20th Nov) MD meeting; “Can the council provide a detailed progress report and schedule for engagement with residents and business owners in and around Athgarvan following the award of funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme in Oct 2018 and the subsequent engagement of a Health Check consultant […]

My first question at this months (20th Nov) MD meeting; “Can the council provide a progress report on the assessment and implementation of public lighting projects in the municipal district outlining; their current status on the Kildare Lighting Infrastructure Programme, where funding is likely to come from, and how many have been submitted for consideration […]

Ragwort (Senecio Jacobea) is also known as ragweed, buachalán and buachalán buidhe. It is a common weed of Irish pastures and thrives on a wide range of soils, but competes best on lighter free draining soils where fertility is reasonably high and grazing not intensive. Full report in link below; RagwortInformationSheet210317

County Kildare LEADER Partnership is currently accepting applications for the Small Capital Grant Scheme for Social Enterprises 2019. Who can apply? The grant is open to applications from enterprises whose objective is to achieve a social, societal or environmental impact, rather than maximising profit for its owners or shareholders. This fund is open to all […]

My second question at yesterday’s (16th October) MD meeting, ‘Can the council provide an update on the redress scheme for the residents of Millfield Estate, Newbridge? Report issued by: Ms K Keane, Administrative Officer, Members Services : ‘Kildare County Council has no remit or role in a redress scheme for the residents of the Millfield Estate […]

My first question at yesterday’s (16th October) MD meeting; ‘Can the council provide a timeline for the installation of ramps in The Oaks in Newbridge? Report issued by Ms E Wright, Senior Executive Officer, Roads Section: ‘Traffic calming measures for The Oaks are included in the 2019 LPT budget and it is proposed that works […]