Frank O’Rourke TD has again called on the National Transport Authority (NTA) to approve an orbital route from Maynooth to Tallaght via Celbridge, Rathcoole and City West.
“I know from my clinics that there is a growing demand for a service linking Maynooth and Celbridge to City West and Tallaght, Many commuters need this connection for work, Education, hospital visits, and connections to other public transport services and for recreational purposes.”
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.”
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.”
Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the news that the Leixlip Garda Division is going to receive 5 additional Gardaí in January
Frank said, “I have been informed that 5 additional probation Gardaí will be assigned to Leixlip Garda Division in January 2020.”
“The towns of Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock will benefit from these extra Gardaí. The towns of North Kildare are now growing rapidly and we need to provide matching resources to cater for the increased need, including Gardaí.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE WELCOMES ADDITIONAL GARDAI FOR LEIXLIP DIVISION”
Cllr Bernard Caldwell and Valerie Colton have been selected to run as Fianna Fáil candidates in Leixlip in the Local Elections
Bernard and Valerie were selected at a Convention held in the Courtyard Hotel this evening.
Cllr Bernard Caldwell was a member of Leixlip Town Council for many years, before being elected to the County Council in 2014. He serves on the Board of Leixlip and District Credit Union and is also Director of Leixlip Festival.
Cllr Bernard Caldwell
Bernard is deeply involved in Horseracing and has been on the Board of Horse Racing Ireland since 2008, representing persons employed directly in the Racing industry. He has also been Chairman of the Irish Stable staff Association since 2007.
Valerie Colton has lived in Leixlip for the past thirty-four years with her husband Gerry and two sons Andrew and Gavin.
Valerie Colton
She served in the Defence Forces for 30 years having spent two tours with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, following which she worked as part of the Aide de Camp Staff under three Presidents at Aras an Uachtarain.
She retired in 2012, since when she has thrown herself into community projects in her local area. She has been involved in community work for most of my life and has a proven track record of delivery. I work tirelessly on projects for the good of our community.
