Maria Walsh MEP met with us this morning, and I spoke to her about the full inclusion of Kildare in Just Transition funding and the match funding criteria for this scheme. I also asked Maria about how Irish law needs to comply with the EU Habitats Directive, particularly in relation to Annex V species, which…
Category: Carbury
Great initiative by Into Kildare. Absolutely amazing to see our most prominent landmark on the Hill of Allen lighting up across the surrounding countryside! My thanks to all involved for bringing this symbol of hope to the people of Kildare. Well done to Allenwood man Enda Grace of Dundara Television & Media who produced the…
Permission to expand the Drehid Landfill has been refused by An Bord Pleanála for a number of reasons. A big concern amongst local residents was the impact of heavy haulage traffic on nearby schools and villages. The board did refuse on the basis that an expansion would “give rise to traffic congestion and would endanger…
Allenwood and Derrinturn were identified as ‘Priority One’ in terms of needing Open Space, as part of the last Kildare County Open Space Strategy in 2011. Despite this, a decade has passed and both villages still lack adequate open space and neither have a playground. I raised the issue in my submission for the next…
I visited Derrinturn Community Garden today with Fr. Fitzpatrick to see the damage that was done by vandals earlier this week. It is unacceptable to have the work of community volunteers willfully destroyed and I will work with the volunteers to help restore the garden and their biodiversity projects. I have written to Superintendent Curley…
I’ve been keeping track of COVID-19 cases in our area using the Government’s Data Hub. See https://covid19ireland-geohive.hub.arcgis.com/. I pay more attention to these local numbers more than the national figures at this point. I’m also finding that a daily walk and getting some fresh air is really helping my mental health. Try to get outside…
If you have just turned 18, or will be 18 on February 15th 2021, then you can register now to vote in future elections. To check if you are already registered go to http://www.checktheregister.ie/ To register, just print out the form at https://b-wy.se/voting-form and complete it. If you don’t have access to a printer then…
Bord na Móna Powergen today announced commencement of the pre-planning stage for a proposed wind farm development in the large peatland area close to Lullymore, Ballyteague, Allenwood, Killina, Ticknevin and Ballyhagan. My own home is less than 350 metres from the boundary of the development, so I will be using my local knowledge of the…
At the October meeting of full council, I sought the support of my fellow councillors to have a section added to the monthly Chief Executive’s report relating to Digital & Telecommunications Development. The provision of fast and reliable broadband to every home in the county is essential. Even more so now as more people are…
I am delighted to announce that Carbury Parish group have been awarded a grant of €4,748 towards maintenance work on Carbury Church. Minister Martin Heydon informed me that this heritage grant was awarded as part of the July Jobs Stimulus Package and the community volunteers on the ground tell me that they hope to see…