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TERRY DIGNAN LAUNCHES ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Education and Childcare professional Terry Dignan has launched  his campaign to be elected as a Fianna Fáil Councillor in the Naas Electoral Area.

The launch was held in the elegant surrounds of the Old Chapel in McAuley Place where a large crowd of family and supporters gathered to hear Terry, James Lawless TD and Fianna Fail spokesperson on Children Anne Rabbitte TD speak.

Anne Rabbitte praised Terry as being a dedicated Childcare advocate whom she had met and worked with on several occasions. She made reference in particular to his role as Director of Barrettstown Gang Camp for ten years.

James Lawless TD spoke about how Terry’s extensive professional experience would be of real benefit to the Council.

Finally Terry spoke about his ambitions for Naas, referring to the underinvestment in Naas’ tourist potential and indeed the challenges facing the town as we entered a new phase of growth and development and the imperative that provision of necessary amenities and facilities – especially educational facilities – keep pace.

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CARMEL KELLY LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION BID

Popular Sallins Councillor Carmel Kelly launched her re-election bid this evening in Café Grange in Sallins.

Carmel has been a Councillor in 2016, and during that time was one of the Founders of the Midsummer Arts Festival which is taking place again this year.

An impressive crowd gathered for the launch with several TDs and Senators travelling for the occasion. Among the speakers were Anne Rabbitte TD, Brendan Smith TD, James Lawless TD, Frank O’Rourke TD and her fellow candidates Brian Larkin and Terry Dignan,

Carmel said in her address that her sole ambition in being returned to the Council was to serve the people to the utmost of her ability and that she was a  passionate believer in the power of Community.

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JAMES LAWLESS TO MEET MARK ZUCKERBERG

James Lawless TD is meeting Mark Zuckerberg today in the context of Facebook’s attempts to tackle some of the many issues on its platform.

James – who sponsored a bill targeting trsnsparency issues on Social Media – spoke earlier on Morning Ireland where he set out some of the issues he hopes to discuss.

You can hear the interview here

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KILCOCK SCOUTS THANK CLLR PAUL WARD

Kilcock Scouts troop have thanked Cllr Paul Ward for helping them when their den had an issue earlier this year.

In a statement on Facebook they said, “In addition to scout meetings the den hosts a range of local community groups and meetings and we are delighted that it is fully back in action again thanks to Paul’s help.”

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KEENAN CALLS FOR GREATER GARDA PRESENCE IN CLANE

Fianna Fáil election candidate Daniel Keenan has again raised the issue of a greater Garda presence in the Greater Clane area following the recent stabbing of a teenager in the town.

           Daniel Keenan, Clane Candidate

Daniel had previously outlined the absence of a full-time Garda Station in the town.

Daniel commented, “This type of crime is thankfully a rare occurrence in Clane. However, it still highlights the need for what I have  previously called for, an increase in Garda resources for all of the greater Clane area.  Most importantly, we need a Garda Station with a 24 hour response service.”

“I’m glad to hear the injuries are not thought to be life-threatening but this could have been so much worse. We need action sooner rather than later“