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Naoise O’Cearuil raises concerns about Noise on M4 works

Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil has received assurances from Transfer Infrastructure Ireland that noise from works on the M4 will cease shortly.

Naoise said, “I have been contacted by many residents about the noise coming from the motorway. I can confirm that these works are being carried out by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)”

“I have requested that the TII inform residents before any works like this in future and Mr O Neill was adamant that no more works will take place after this Friday.”

“I’m also asking the TII to provide noise reduction barriers and that sound reduction tarmacadam is laid down on the stretch of the M4 outside Maynooth.”

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Frank O’Rourke TD  has welcomed confirmation that a second round of funding to finance critical pieces of infrastructure in counties like Kildare, such as a second bridge in Celbridge, ring roads around Maynooth and Clane, will be available.
 
“Last year, under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF), Round 1, €14m was allocated for the construction of the Maynooth Ring Road linking the Dublin Road to the Celbridge road.”

“Since being elected, I have made repeated representations, and met the relevant Minister, to secure funding for the construction of a number of ring roads, including the construction of the Maynooth Ring Road, Clane Ring Road and a second bridge for Celbridge.”
 
“Funding from the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF), which I proposed in my Dail contribution, is an ideal way to ensure that we have a source of funding for critical projects. As more housing units are being developed in the area, we have to provide matching infrastructure, such as roads, public transport and schools.”

“Following a Parliamentary Question, I received confirmation that the Government will launch the second round of the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF), before the end of March, and this will give Kildare County Council an opportunity to seek funding for critical projects.”

“We must learn from the mistakes of the past. We must provide adequate infrastructure in line with development, rather than trying to retrofit the infrastructure subsequent to the development, as happened in the past.”

“I continue to raise the requirement for infrastructure of this nature, with the Department and Kildare County Council, for projects in Maynooth, Celbridge and Clane and I welcome the announcement of Round 2 funding under the (LIHAF),” concluded Deputy O’Rourke. Continue reading “”

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O’Cearuil outraged at Irish Water failure jeopardising new development

Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil has expressed his outrage at the claim that plans by developer Cairn Homes to build 400 homes in Maynooth could be in danger due to Irish Water’s lack of supply capacity.

It has been reported at the weekend that Irish Water only has the ability to cater for 40 homes rather than the anticipated 400 in the housing scheme.

Naoise said, “This shows complete ineptitude on behalf of Irish Water and the Government.”

“Powers over water were removed from the County Councils and given to Irish Water and this shows their inability to deal with those functions.”

“We are crying out for more housing in Maynooth and the entire future development of the town, including the Ring Roads is based on these future developments. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe needs to step in here if he is serious about the Government’s Rebuilding Ireland programme.”

The Fianna Fail politician continued, “The people of Maynooth and surrounding areas need more housing urgently and the lack of supply has increased rent levels to those on par with Dublin.”

“The situation is going from bad to worse and Irish Water needs to up it’s game in helping solve this country’s housing crisis.”

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O’Cearuil outlines concerns about Harbour Field

Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil has outlined his concerns about plans for a car park in the Harbour field.

Naoise said, “There has been quite some interest around the possibility of a car park in the Harbour Field. I highlighted in the February edition of the Maynooth Newsletter my concerns with the proposal.  I also raised my concerns at the recent Maynooth MD meeting. Cllr McGinley and I were the only councillors to raise objections to the proposal.”

Naoise’s comments in the newsletter were as follows : “My biggest concern is that the Harbour Field is made any smaller. It is the most important green space we have in the town and it belongs to the people of Maynooth. While there is a need for additional parking in Maynooth, I wouldn’t like to see us impeding on one of the greatest assets we have as a town.”

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Extra Capacity needed on Maynooth and Sallins trains – Lawless

James Lawless TD recently questioned the Taoiseach on the need for better public transport for the greater Dublin area.

“Currently the car parks at the Sallins and Naas station are averaging 165% to 175% capacity and other stations in the area experience similar problems.  With the car parks operating so far over capacity, anyone arriving past 7.30 a.m. would have no chance at a space.  I have been advised by Irish Rail that they would gladly expand the car park, provided the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport allow funding.  With this, I requested the Taoiseach to ask the Minister to examine the issue.”

“In response to my question the Taoiseach agreed that passenger numbers on the train have now exceeded the levels of before the financial crisis yet there has been no action to improve the lines.  The Taoiseach indicated that this matter will be considered as a part of a 10 year investment plan that the government intends to publish in the coming weeks.  The plan seeks to upgrade train lines significantly through additional carriages, electrification and car parks.”