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LAWLESS WELCOMES PROGRESS ON MORRELL FLOOD SCHEME

James Lawless is delighted that a feasibility study has finally been commissioned into tackling flooding in the Lower Morrell area
The Lower Morrell area, comprising the rural townlands of Kileenmore, Alasty, Painestown, Daars and Turnings between Sallins, Straffan and Clane, has been hit repeatedly by flooding over the past several years as the Morrell and Painestown rivers burst their banks any time of high rainfall which floods houses and property all throughout those areas.
James Lawless said, “Despite this being an issue for the past several years, it has taken a very long time to have attention focused on it in terms of securing the necessary relief to carry out prevention works.”

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LAWLESS SUPPORTS AGSI PROTEST AT DAIL EIREANN

James Lawless stood in solidarity with protesting AGSI Members recently outside Leinster House recently

James said, “I was delighted to lend my support to members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (A.G.S.I) outside Government Buildings recently. In particular it was great to meet up with General Secretary and Eadestown resident John Jacob to listen to concerns of members.”

“Steps need to be taken to ensure members of our Garda are provided with better paying conditions to ensure they are adequately compensated for the demanding and brave work they do on a daily basis. I look forward to working with General Secretary Jacob and other members of the association to progress this matter”

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LAWLESS SPEAKS ON IRISH WATER IN THE DAIL

James Lawless TD spoke in the Dail today during the debate on Irish Water.

His full contribution is below:

“I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the debate, although with only two Members on the Government benches, I am not sure it qualifies as a debate. I am glad, however, that this issue is now being brought to a head. It is an important issue but by no means the most important. The amount of airtime it has received in recent weeks has been disproportionate. Other matters such as health, education, transport, energy, broadband and housing are huge issues that have suffered owing to the inordinate focus placed on water provision in the set-up of this Dáil. Nonetheless, it is an important issue, one that has united and divided both this House and the wider public.” Continue reading “LAWLESS SPEAKS ON IRISH WATER IN THE DAIL”

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LAWLESS SPEAKS ON INSURANCE COSTS IN THE DAIL

James Lawless TD contributed to the Dail debate on Insurance today

His contribution is below :

“I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the insurance costs. I want to concentrate on the areas of public liability insurance, health insurance and general insurance. On public liability insurance, much has been made of the recent decision to award €40,000 to a hill walker, which was referred to by my colleagues in their contributions. That has generated a general concern about access to the countryside and walking routes and the fear this may be curtailed with attendant loss to the community and the tourism sector. That would be lamentable but I believe it need not happen.” Continue reading “LAWLESS SPEAKS ON INSURANCE COSTS IN THE DAIL”

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O’ROURKE WELCOMES PROGRESS ON TAKING-IN-CHARGE OF ESTATES

Frank O’Rourke TD has had meetings again in recent days with Kildare County Council on behalf of the Residents regarding having the remaining services in Wolstan Haven & Oldtown Mill in Celbridge taken-in-charge

Frank commented, “I am pleased that this process is progressing well and works are currently been carried out and are near completion by the developer/contractor in relation to the snags which were identified by the Council and Residents. I will continue to make representations on behalf of the Residents and work with the Council until the snagging is complete to enable the Council to advertise these Estates in order for them to go through the statuary process of been taken-in-charge by K.C.C.”

“I look forward to continuing this work with my Colleague Cllr. Michael Coleman until this process is completed.”