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Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the introduction of the Leap Card for Kilcock Rail users
It comes into effect from 1st June.
Frank said, “This was an issue I worked to deliver on and one which was raised with me at my weekly clinics in Kilcock.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE WELCOMES EXTENSION OF LEAP CARD TO MAYNOOTH”
James Lawless TD has made representations seeking funding for a much-needed second bridge in Leixlip
James Lawless said, “I have sought additional sources of funding for a second bridge in Celbridge by engaging with the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government Simon Coveney to secure finances from the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF). The fund is currently closed but the Minister will consider reopening the fund following lobbying. You can read the full parlimentary question here.”
“The Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund main purpose is to alleviate infrastructural blockages with view to delivering houses to an area. Currently at peak times Celbridge Main Street comes to a standstill as commuters try navigate over the one bridge in the town, often taking a half hour or more to get to the Dublin Road from the Clane Road.”
“This is particularly important in the case of the context of the Celbridge Local Area Plan, currently under discussion, and on which I have attended a number of public meetings with concerned residents. It is apparent that the quantum of new housing being proposed for Celbridge would require a serious infrastructure upgrade, as already the town struggles.”
“I have called on the Minister to use the local infrastructure housing activation fund in conjunction with Kildare County Council to progress the second bridge in Celbridge. I understand the council did submit for funding in the Celbridge area however this was not approved by the Department at the last round of applications.”
“Following my representations the Minister will consider reopening the fund to allow for additional applications. I will continue working with the Department and the council to support any application for a second bridge when the fund reopens.”
“I have also included funding for the second Celbridge river crossing in a recent submission I made to Minister Pascal Donohue on the Capital Expenditure Program 2017-2022.”
James Lawless TD attended today’s Protest March against the planned inclusion of a road through St Catherine’s Park in Leixlip
James said, “There was a big turn out for the march to save St. Catherine’s Park bordering Leixlip and Confey. The park sits between three local authority areas, namely Kildare, Fingal and South Dublin. This makes planning complicated and especially when one of those councils have put a line on a map indicating a potential road link through the park in future. People turned out today to show their support for the park and ensure that a road will not be welcomed cutting through the middle of it.”
James Lawless TD has welcomed the news that Leap card readers are to be installed in Kilcock train station
The expected installation date is the end of April.
“I am delighted to confirm that these tag on/off poles will be installed in Kilcock train station. Following on from reducing the fares in half I lobbied the National Transport Authority to have these card readers installed in Kilcock. After a meeting with Irish Rail last week I can confirm these readers will be in place for rail users by the end of the month.”
“This is excellent news for those who use the station in Kilcock. I know it will bring them a quicker and cheaper commute. I look forward to continuing working with the NTA to deliver better commuter services for Kilcock.”
Frank O’Rourke has welcomed news that construction on the Maynooth Education Campus is to commence shortly
Frank was informed of the news by the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton TD following a Parliamentary Question he had tabled in recent weeks.
“The Minister for Education informed me that the contractor responded to the Letter of Intent on the 21st March last. The response is currently being examined by the Education and Training Board’s Design Team” stated Deputy O’Rourke.
“The minister has stated that assuming the contractor has complied with the requirements of the Letter of Intent, it is envisaged that construction of the new school will commence on site shortly.”
“This is the final step before the formal award of the Contract and I want to compliment all those involved, from the Board of Managements, Principals, and parents who have fought hard to secure this project for Maynooth and surrounding areas,” concluded Deputy O’Rourke.