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LAWLESS CALLS FOR FAIRER PARKING REGULATION IN WATERWAYS

James Lawless TD has criticised the use of clamping in the Waterways Carpark in Sallins

James said, “In the past week alone I have been contacted by many commuters who have been unfairly clamped. These car parks have been used for commuters at Sallins train station for many years, including myself.”

” I understand the arrangement had worked well while providing convenience and capacity to the train station. Now however, the car park has been split by the two management companies with little to no additional signage informing commuters of where to park and pay following the new arrangements.” Continue reading “LAWLESS CALLS FOR FAIRER PARKING REGULATION IN WATERWAYS”

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LAWLESS WELCOMES LEAPCARD READERS AT KILCOCK STATION

James Lawless TD has welcomed the news that Leap card readers are to be installed in Kilcock train station

The expected installation date is the end of April.

“I am delighted to confirm that these tag on/off poles will be installed in Kilcock train station. Following on from reducing the fares in half I lobbied the National Transport Authority to have these card readers installed in Kilcock. After a meeting with Irish Rail last week I can confirm these readers will be in place for rail users by the end of the month.”

“This is excellent news for those who use the station in Kilcock. I know it will bring them a quicker and cheaper commute. I look forward to continuing working with the NTA to deliver better commuter services for Kilcock.”

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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”