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O’ROURKE URGES CONSULTATION WITH CLANE RESIDENTS

Frank O’Rourke TD has called on Kildare Co Co to engage in a public consultation process with the people of Clane to ensure their concerns are taken into consideration in light of the increase demand to live in the area together with the current level of development

“It is very important that the people of Clane are consulted in relation to the proposed increase in population for Clane over the next number of years and that developments are sustainable and in keeping with the area.”, Frank said.

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LAWLESS RAISES NAAS HOSPITAL OVERCROWDING IN THE DAIL

James Lawless raised the chronic overcrowding of Naas Hospital with the Minister for Health in the Dáil yesterday

Naas General Hospital is the most overcrowded hospital in the Eastern region, which is shocking when you consider Dublin hospitals are also in this region.

James said, “A new endoscopy unit is badly needed as procedures are currently carried out in a prefab that is cold and lacks privacy and the Lakeview psychiatric unit also needs significant investment. An upgrade of the hospital has been in the pipeline for some time now and I have asked the Minister to ensure delivery.”

You can watch the video <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2138985612868192″>here</a>

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O’ROURKE RAISES HOSPITAL OVERCROWDING IN THE DAIL

Frank O’Rourke TD spoke in the Dáil earlier this week on the Fianna Fáil motion on hospital overcrowding and how it affects elderly people.

“Our hospitals are at crisis point. Naas Hospital had 851 people, aged 75 or over, waiting on trolleys or chairs in the Emergency Department, since the start of the year. Delayed discharges are another problem. Proper step down facilities and Home Care supports could resolve this and I call on the Minister to provide extra resources, for both the Housing Adaptation Grant and the Home Care Package, to allow elderly people be cared for safely, and to live independently, in their own homes.”

You can see Frank’s speech here

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LAWLESS RAISES SCOIL DARA PLACES SHORTAGES IN DAIL

James Lawless TD raised the chronic shortage of places for children at Scoil Dara in the Dail tonight
James said, “Tonight in the Dail chamber I raised Scoil Dara, Kilcock and the chronic shortage of places for children applying in September 2020. While a school extension is in planning it needs to be massively fast-tracked and additional accommodation – prefabs – need to placed onside ahead of the new school year.”
” Additionally the patronage of the new school at Enfield must be assigned so that a principal can be appointed and that school can then begin to host some of the pupils in that area. The Minister committed to both above actions and I will continue to work with school management, parents groups and the department to keep the pressure on this.”
“This is an issue I have been closely working with Cllr Paul Ward on”
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O’ROURKE WELCOMES CONFIRMATION OF ADDITIONAL PARKING IN SALLINS

Frank O’Rourke TD has received confirmation that Irish Rail will deliver additional car parking spaces adjacent to the Sallins Rail Station.

“Sallins Rail Station needs additional car parking places, Sallins Rail Station services many commuters including those travelling from Naas, Clane, Prosperous and rural areas. It is at capacity and its car parking capacity needs to be addressed.”

“I have now received confirmation that Irish Rail are at an advanced stage of negotiations for the provision of additional car parking spaces adjacent to Sallins Rail Station. This is welcome news”