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O’ROURKE WELCOMES PROGRESS ON NEW BRIDGE IN CELBRIDGE

Local Fianna Fáil TD, Frank O’Rourke, has welcomed the news that the tender is been advertised today which will lead to appointing the consultants to take the second bridge in Celbridge from concept through to the design and tender stage.

“I have been informed that Kildare County Council are going to tender today which will lead to the appointment of the consultants, to bring the propose…d 2nd bridge in Celbridge from concept through to the Design and Tender stage. The consultants should be appointed within three months approximately. This is very positive news and as a result of the funding that I fought to have allocated to Kildare County Council for this important project in recent months. This project is now progressing.”

“I have been in regular contact with the various Departments and Kildare County Council over recent years to highlight the need for a second crossing over the river Liffey in Celbridge. This is a much needed piece of infrastructure and Celbridge has waited too long for it.”

“Traffic congestion in Celbridge is a major issue. We are making progress on increasing the capacity of the Liffey Bridge but congestion will only be substantially relieved when a second bridge is provided with the associated link roads for Celbridge. This is important also for the future development of the town.”

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O’ROURKE SAYS KILDARE NOT GETTING FAIR SHARE OF TES FUNDS

Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the allocation of funds for projects in Kilcock and Prosperous under the Town and Village Town Enhancement Scheme.

However Deputy O’Rourke also highlighted that Kildare was not receiving its fair share of funding under this scheme.

“Kilcock and Prosperous will each receive €100,000 under the 2019 allocations . Three main approach roads to Prosperous will be improved. Four principal approach roads to Kilcock will also be improved.”

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O’ROURKE WELCOMES NEW RULES ON MOTOR INSURANCE

Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the Central Bank rules requiring insurers to give customers more information when renewing their policies which come into effect today

However Frank said more needs to be done to reduce the cost of insurance.

“Insurance companies will now have to provide details such as the premium paid the previous year with an upfront comparison. They will have will also have to provide the cost of different levels of cover, a comprehensive quote, a third party fire and theft quote, and one for third party only cover.”

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O’ROURKE SEEKS BUS SHELTER FOR RATHCOFFEY

Frank O’Rourke TD has called on the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Kildare County Council to provide a Bus Shelter at Rathcoffey

“After working with the communities in Rathcoffey and Clane to secure Orbital Bus Route 139 linking Naas to Blanchardstown via Clane, Rathcoffey, Maynooth and Leixlip, it is now important that we provide adequate supports to support bus commuters, as passengers numbers grow.”

“Passenger numbers on Route 139 reached a peak of 11,500 per 4 week period, in late 2018 and early 2019. I have seen myself at first hand the numbers grow. The Route, since last month, now allows a link to the Sallins train station which is an important link for those using this service and should lead to further growth in passenger numbers.”

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LAWLESS SUPPORTS LOCAL ROAD SAFETY GROUPS

James Lawless TD has lent his support to the Kill and Sallins Road Safety groups who turned out to support each other at the march for a crossing in Kill today.

James commented, “It defies belief that the council erected a temporary crossing in Kill village (and then took it away) at a cost of €20,000 rather than putting a permanent crossing in place for not much more. I am seeking a meeting with Kildare County Council to escalate this issue and get action.”