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O’ROURKE WELCOMES PROGRESS ON MAYNOOTH EDUCATION CAMPUS

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.

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O’ROURKE DEMANDS PROGRESS ON CLANE RING ROAD

Frank O’Rourke TD has increased pressure on the Department of Housing together with Kildare County Council to provide funding for the 400m Clane Ring Road linking Capdoo with the Kilcock Road, as progress is made on the Maynooth and Naas Ring Roads

“I am delighted that we have made progress on the Maynooth Ring Road. I met with Kildare County Council and officials with the Department of Housing last year and I repeatedly highlighted the requirement for the provision of ring roads in Maynooth, Clane and Naas. Maynooth and Naas have received funding, but Clane has not.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE DEMANDS PROGRESS ON CLANE RING ROAD”

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LAWLESS SECURES PROMISE ON JOHNSTOWNBRIDGE SCHOOL TRANSPORT

James Lawless has secured a promise from Minister John Halligan that he will investigate the situation of school transport from Johnstownbridge, Kilshanroe, and the wider area to Edenderry’s St Mary’s and Oakland schools

James said, “Following the fiasco which has left many without school transport last September I have this week met the Minister to lobby on behalf of parents who had been left driving or making other arrangements to get their children to school in Edenderry. If at all possible, this must be avoided for the upcoming academic year.” Continue reading “LAWLESS SECURES PROMISE ON JOHNSTOWNBRIDGE SCHOOL TRANSPORT”

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O’ROURKE SAYS HOMECARE PACKAGES SHOULD BE PART OF FAIR DEAL

Frank O’Rourke TD has said Home Care Packages should be added as an option as part of the Fair Deal Scheme

“Earlier this year, Fianna Fail introduced the Nursing Home Support Scheme (amendment Bill) 2016, which will facilitate the use of the Fair Deal Scheme model for Home Care Packages. The Bill  passed through to the second stage of the legislative process and is now scheduled to come before the Dail again in July” stated Deputy O’Rourke.

“My experience with my constituents who attend my weekly clinic in relation to care for their elderly parents or relations, is that many families are choosing care at home rather than residential care. On average, it costs three times as much to care for someone in a nursing home than in their own home.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE SAYS HOMECARE PACKAGES SHOULD BE PART OF FAIR DEAL”

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O’ROURKE URGES GREATER RURAL ACCESS TO BROADBAND

Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the publication of a recent survey by IBEC which states that nearly 80% of Kildare premises now have access to High speed broadband

However he says that gaps in broadband services in Kildare need to be addressed.

“Kildare has the second best connectivity out of the 26 counties in the country. However, we need to ensure that gaps in the service in rural areas in Kildare  are addressed.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE URGES GREATER RURAL ACCESS TO BROADBAND”