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O’Cearuil delighted Maynooth has retained Purple Flag status

Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil has expressed his delight at Maynooth retaining Purple Flag status.

Similar to the Blue Flag for beaches, the Purple Flag Award aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres in the evenings and at night. Accredited towns and cities have proven that they are welcoming to everyone, offer safe ways for visitors to travel home after dark and provide a good mix of venues.

This award which recognises Maynooth as a ‘must-visit’ location and will continue to be beneficial as a marketing and promotional tool, placing the town amongst a small number of towns and cities to have achieved this standard. Maynooth will continue be marketed locally, nationally and internationally as a town of excellence with a rich mix of dining and cultural venues and a vast range of events and festivals.

Cllr. Naoise Ó Cearúil spearheaded the initiative to apply for this award and received widespread support for his proposal in 2016. Once adopted by the council, the County Kildare Chamber and KCC managed the application and the retention of the project.

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LAWLESS URGES PROGRESS ON THE MAYNOOTH GAELCHOLAISTE

James Lawless TD has called on the Minister for Education to deliver a programme of implementation for the structure of the proposed Maynooth Gaelcholáiste and urging all stakeholders involved to work together to progress the project

The call comes following a motion by the Maynooth Old Carton Fianna Fáil Cumman supporting the delivery of the school was passed during the Education segment of the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis.

The motion was proposed by local Fianna Fáil members from Maynooth in attendance, including Cllr Naoise Ó’Cearúil and Colm Ó’Cearúil Continue reading “LAWLESS URGES PROGRESS ON THE MAYNOOTH GAELCHOLAISTE”

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O’Cearuil raises concerns about Student socialising at MD meeting

Talks have been urged between Maynooth University, Maynooth Students’ Union, the Gardaí and Maynooth Business Association to discuss night-time student activities in the town.

The matter was raised at the latest local Municipal District meeting by Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil.

Naoise called for the groups to be invited to an “informal forum to discuss ways in dealing with student nights and annual events/festivals that cause issues in the town.”

 

 

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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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LAWLESS WELCOMES NEW RENT PRESSURE ZONES IN KILDARE

James Lawless TD has welcomed the extension of Rent Pressure Zones to large towns in North-East Kildare

“When this scheme was first proposed in December Fianna Fáil were supportive in theory however we did feel it was essential the Greater Dublin area and other urban zones should be covered. In particular I advocated strongly for Kildare North given the massive housing and rental crisis the constituency faces” said Deputy Lawless.

“I am pleased that the pressure has led to these towns now being included as Naas, Sallins, Celbridge and Leixlip are all now certainly experiencing serious rental pressures – all major commuter towns also. However I am disappointed at the omission of Maynooth, Clane and Kill and will continue to make the case for these. Clane in particular has experienced major rent increases in recent years and Maynooth has the added complication of the student demand each autumn.”

“This is a necessary and welcome extension of the rent pressure scheme but ultimately supply side measures are the only way to solve the housing and rental crisis. We need new homes, both social and private, we need lots of them and we need them as soon as possible”