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LAWLESS WELCOMES FUNDING FOR SALLINS BYPASS

James Lawless TD has welcomed the news that funding has been approved for the Sallins bypass and Osberstown Interchange

“This funding is very welcome news for Sallins village, Clane, Prosperous, and the wider areas which have had bottle neck traffic building up at morning and evening times. The bypass is exactly what these areas need and I am delighted to see the council receive funding for this project. Only as recently as this week have I contact Minister Ross to lobby for funding. It has been one of my main projects since being elected and am delighted to see this pressure pay off and funding secured for this part of the overall project.I have been campaigning for this development, and the wider M7 Widening project, for nearly ten years now. Since being elected to the Dáil I have repeatedly raised funding matters regarding both projects in the chamber.”

From figures previously obtained it is my understanding €110 million is needed to complete the entire project of the M7 Widening and the Sallins Bypass. As they both went out in the same tender I intend to keep further pressure on the Minister to fight for the remainder of the €100 million needed to see this project completed.

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O’ROURKE WELCOMES PROGRESS ON MAYNOOTH BUS SERVICE

Fianna Fail TD, Frank O’Rourke, has welcomed the decision by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to seek tenders for the proposed new Bus Service linking Naas, Clane, Rathcoffey, Maynooth, Blanchardstown and Blanchardstown Hospital

‘I have campaigned hard over the last year or so for this bus service. Last year, the NTA confirmed to me, following my representations, that they would consider this bus service. I am delighted now, following further representations, that the NTA will seek tenders for this new service in the next two months,’ stated Deputy O’Rourke after making representations this week to the NTA to have the tenders sought as soon as possible’ Continue reading “O’ROURKE WELCOMES PROGRESS ON MAYNOOTH BUS SERVICE”

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O’ROURKE PRESSES FOR MAYNOOTH RING ROAD

Frank O’Rourke TD has raised the requirement for a Maynooth Ring Road at a meeting with Kildare County Council and officials from the Department of Housing Planning Community and Local Government in recent days

“The traffic trying to negotiate travelling through the town of Maynooth is reaching standstill points at many times during the day. The traffic challenge is being raised with me by local businesses and by residents in Maynooth on a constant basis and at my weekly clinics.”

“I am in Maynooth Town Centre at least 5 or 6 times each week and I see the problem first hand. We are seeing residential units being developed on the Old Dublin Road, the Straffan Road and the Dunboyne Road. All this is going to lead to further traffic disruptions,” Continue reading “O’ROURKE PRESSES FOR MAYNOOTH RING ROAD”

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O’ROURKE PROPOSES IMPROVEMENTS TO NEW PARKING LAW

Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North Frank O’Rourke says legislative change is needed to deal with outstanding problems with vehicle parking in Kildare

Deputy O’Rourke made the comments after putting forward an amendment to the Road Traffic Bill 2016 which is currently being debated by the Dáil. If accepted, the amendment will enable Local Authorities to make small alterations to parking bye-laws to deal with problems as they arise.

“Currently Kildare County Council has to go through a full public consultation process when making changes to parking bye-laws. This is needed for ensuring there is proper oversight associated with large scale changes to bye-laws, but it is unnecessarily restrictive when dealing with small issues,” explained Deputy O’Rourke.

“For example the council has to undertake such a public consultation, which includes seeking advice from the Garda Commissioner, when simply wanting to add an additional disability parking place. This is an unnecessarily complicated process and actually discourages Local Authorities from making practical changes to parking arrangements in towns and villages.”  

“The Road Traffic Bill is currently being debated in the Dáil and I have put forward proposals to deal with this problem. If accepted, my amendment will enable Local Authorities to make minor alternations to parking spaces, loading bays and the positioning of parking payment machines. This will allow for parking related problems to be dealt with as they arise and will also help cut down on excessive costs.”

“This is a common sense proposal and I am hopeful that it will receive cross party support. There are a myriad of parking related problems in Kildare and it is important that the Local Authority is equipped to deal with these issues,” concluded Deputy O’Rourke.

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O’ROURKE WELCOMES PROPOSAL FOR EXTRA SERVICES ON 66 BUS ROUTE

Frank O’Rourke, has been informed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that Dublin Bus will shortly be submitting formal proposals for changes on the Lucan Road corridor which will include additional off peak services to the Glen Easton area

Frank commented, ‘Additional services are required for the Glen Easton area and I have raised this matter with both the NTA and Dublin Bus on a number of occasions.’

‘I am delighted that Dublin Bus will be shortly submitting proposals for changes to Route 66 which will improve the service to Glen Easton,’ Continue reading “O’ROURKE WELCOMES PROPOSAL FOR EXTRA SERVICES ON 66 BUS ROUTE”