The State is failing spectacularly in its duty to protect the unique amenity that is Curragh Plains. Here is a chronology of that failure, as I have witnessed it, since entering Kildare County Council in 2014. But first, thank you to those fellow Cllrs who; supported my motion at last weeks Municipal District meeting that […]
My first motion at today’s (17th January) Municipal District meeting, ‘That the council facilitate the follow-up previously discussed at this municipal district regarding the Kildare Town swimming pool fund, in order to help the trustees in any way we can access the monies donated by the community for the community. Here is the report issued […]
My second motion at today’s (17th January) Municipal District meeting, ‘In light of the persistent littering and destruction of the Curragh Plains, together with the failure to realise the tourism potential of this unique site, that the council provide an update on the invite extended by the council to the Curragh Forum to brief councillors […]
My first question at today’s (17th January) Municipal District meeting, ‘ Can the council provide a progress report on what efforts it has made to get the transfer completed of the 10 acres community gain, owed by the Department of Defence which was promised from the sale of the Magee Barracks site in Kildare almost […]
My second question at today’s (17th January) Municipal District meeting, ‘ In light of the recent petition from parents, teachers and local residents, can the council assess and plan for a pedestrian crossing at Allen School. Here is the report issued by : Mr B Martin, Administrative Officer, Roads, Transportation and Public Safety. A petition […]
Here is a list of Agreed LPT projects; 1. St. Dominic’s Park, Newbridge – Phase 2 – Footpath improvements – €84,000 2. Dara Park/ Ivy Grove, Newbridge – Phase 2 – Footpath improvements – €30,000 3. Rathbride Road, Kildare Town – Provision of new footpath – €100,000 4. Sheep grid at Brownstown Cross or Cut […]
My first motion at today’s (20th Dec) MD meeting, ‘That the council outline its plans to fix the ongoing flooding issue in Belmont Green, Newbridge. Here is the report issued by – Ms V Cooke, A/Senior Executive Officer Planning and Strategic Development : The Planning Section will investigate this issue and will report back to […]
My second motion at today’s (20th Dec) MD meeting, ‘That this municipal district get a report of the Jakes Law signage plan for the district. Here is the report: As part of the first call for submissions under Jake’s Law, three estates in the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District area were approved for Slow Zone signage in […]
In response to Irish Rail’s letter which explained that they have closed the toilets at Newbridge station due to antisocial behaviour – can the council offer CCTV cover for the toilets to enable Irish Rail to keep the toilets open? Here is the report: The provision of CCTV on private property to monitor antisocial behaviour […]
My adjourned motion at today’s (20th Dec) MD meeting, ‘That the council present to councillors the long overdue review of the Town Hall by its management committee so we can get on with the more effective and efficient marketing and pricing of this important community amenity as called for earlier this year, with an eye […]