A new pay agreement that will increase earnings and provide a new wage structure for early learning and childcare workers in Kildare, alongside a commitment to freeze parental fees, has been approved as part of Government’s €221m Core Funding Scheme, Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.
Minister Heydon said: […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon said welcomed €11,008 in Government funding announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys which is being made available to assist libraries across Kildare to reach out to and improve services for vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Minister Heydon said, “This funding is designed to support […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minster Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Education of additional accommodation for the amalgamated primary school on the Curragh, St Catherine’s of Siena.
“The Department have today approved an extension with 2 new classrooms for pupils with special education needs as well as a user assisted WC […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed decisions on school transport and the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance announced by Government yesterday which will help to ease the burden of back to school costs for Kildare families.
“In a positive move for many Kildare families, it has been confirmed that […]
Fine Gael want to ensure that more money is put back in the pockets of Kildare individuals and families to help with the cost of living in the forthcoming budget, according to Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon.
Minister Heydon said Fine Gael is pushing for a range of measures to be implemented […]
The financial burden of children’s healthcare will be reduced for families across County Kildare with the slashing of overnight and in-patient hospital charges, Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.
The Government has approved legislation which will remove the existing statutory in-patient charge of €80 per night for all children […]
Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has welcome a series of improvements to the Government’s supports for carers which will take effect from today.
“My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD is introducing changes to the means test for carers, the first such change in 14 years. This […]
Minister of State and Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed approval from the Department of Education for an extension and additional accommodation for Allenwood primary school.
“I am delighted that formal approval has been confirmed for the school extension at Allenwood NS today. The approval is for 3 mainstream classrooms with ensuites as […]
A total of 7 Kildare schools have been included for the first time or upgraded under an expansion of the DEIS – Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme announced by Education Minister Norma Foley this week according to Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon.
“For the first time since 2017 the DEIS programme is […]
Commuters and nature enthusiasts alike will benefit from funding of €13.67m allocated to Kildare County Council for walking and cycling projects in Co. Kildare according to Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon.
Minister Heydon said the funding confirmed today from the National Transport Authority will deliver high quality upgrades to walking and cycling infrastructure, making […]
