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 was out checking the new social distancing markers at Coill Dubh National School when I noticed the poor state of the ramp at the entrance, along with some flooding. I have reported this to the district roads department as it could become hazardous in the cold weather. If needs be I will arrange to…
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…
It’s that time of year when the hedgerow from Killina NS to Hamilton Bridge needs a trim, and the council roads team have kindly obliged again. The road width becomes quite narrow if the hedges are allowed to grow, so this work is greatly appreciated. It makes the journey to and from school safer for…
Following a meeting with the Gardaí at Downings Cross, our district engineer arranged to trial these raised markings which have just been installed on the approach roads. The plan is to complement this work with additional road signage in the coming weeks. The bends on the R409 can make it difficult to check for oncoming…
Another of my projects was completed recently at Killina National School with the installation of driver feedback signs on both approach roads to the school. This was one of the potential improvements we identified when I discussed road safety at the school last year with Principal Tyrrell, Mr. McLoughlinh from the Board of Management, and…
My submission in relation to the Draft Kildare Litter Management Plan 2020 – 2023 is now available to view below. My main points are around naming and shaming fly tippers, the availability of the council street sweeper trucks in the villages, community supports for graffiti removal and bins, dealing with unauthorised advertising signs and ways…