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COLEMAN DISAPPOINTED AT COUNCIL XMAS PARKING DECISION

Councillor Michael Coleman has expressed his disappointment that a majority of Councillors in the Celbridge Municipal District have voted against providing Free Parking over the Christmas Period

 

Cllr Michael Coleman

Michael commented, “Unfortunately, for the second year in a row, Councillors today voted against free parking in Celbridge and Leixlip for the Christmas season. I am very disappointed that I was not supported by my fellow Celbridge Councillors concerning the proposal that I once again put forward at the request of Celbridge Business Association (C.B.A.) and businesses in Leixlip. My priority has been, and always will be, promoting our local businesses, economy and jobs and our businesses have stated to all of the Councillors that they have suffered greatly as a result of not having free parking last Christmas.”


“I would like to thank my fellow Councillors Joe Neville and Nuala Killeen who saw the importance in implementing free parking at this time, however due to FOUR councillors voting in favour of paid parking and embodying the Christmas Grinch today, paid parking continues. Despite my disappointment I continue to stand with businesses in the Celbridge and Leixlip Municipal District and hope that the community will shop local and continue to support local businesses this Christmas.”

 

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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”

 

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O’ROURKE WELCOMES ADDITIONAL SERVICES ON ORBITAL ROUTE

Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the addition of services on the Naas to Blanchardstown 139 Bus Route

“Recently, additional services were added to the 139 Bus Route servicing Naas to Blanchardstown, via Clane, Rathcoffey Maynooth and Leixlip. One additional service at 7.00am departing Naa…s and one additional evening return service.”

“This service is growing in popularity, students attending college, commuters linking to the train service, people going to work, hospital visits or using other public transport services are examples of the valuable contribution to the area.”

“I campaigned for this Orbital Route and it is now in service for well over a year. We need to increase the number of services on the route and more commuters will use it. I will continue to raise the issue with the National Transport Authority to have the service improved.”

“As we cater for increased demand for public transport, we need to improve the Bus and Rail Services for North Kildare. The Bus and Rail Service for Kilcock needs improvement. Rail service on the Maynooth and Kildare Line need to be improved and we need a connection linking Maynooth to Tallaght via Celbridge and City West.”

 

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LAWLESS WELCOMES OPENING OF EADESTOWN PLAYGROUND

James Lawless TD and Cllr Carmel Kelly attended the opening of Eadestown Playground today

James commented, “It was great to attend the official opening of Eadestown playground yesterday. This is the 4th new playground to be opened in the Naas district in as many years and goes back to a pact we made as Councillors in 2014 that we would ensure LPT monies were invested back into each community through new amenities. Kill, Sallins, Caragh and Eadestown have now benefited. Great thanks are due to Eadestown GAA for the use of the land to build it on.”

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O’ROURKE DEMANDS MORE SUPPORT FOR SME SECTOR

Frank O’Rourke TD has called on the Government to provide more support for the Irish SME sector given its importance to the Irish and indeed local Kildare economy

“Two recent reports have cited rising costs as a main concern for 50% of Irish SMEs. The SME sector is the backbone of the economy. We need to support them and help them create and sustain jobs. Rising costs, such as rates and Insurance, is a big …problem for many SMEs and it needs to be addressed.”

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