As funding of €153k is announced for the upgrade of Kildare libraries, Minister Martin Heydon has said that he is seeking priority access for leaving cert students sitting exams in November in local libraries from now to the exams taking place.
“I am delighted that my colleague, Minister of Rural […]
Youth clubs in Kildare are set to benefit from €149,558 in funding, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon said.
Deputy Heydon said: “I am delighted that Kildare will benefit from a new funding increase of 12% for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme for 2019.
“The […]
Kildare children will benefit from a pilot project of therapy services in a number of schools and pre-schools from September, Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said.
Deputy Heydon said “15 pre-schools, 22 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 2 special schools across Kildare will receive supports from speech and language and occupational therapists.
“Parents always tell me […]
In the Dail this week I raised the need for enhanced funding for existing family resource centres. The Minister recently announced 11 new centres around the Country, 2 of which came to Co. Kildare in Athy and Kildare town. They added to our 2 existing centres in Newbridge and the Curragh which need to have […]
Deputy Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone that two new Family Resource Centres have been approved for Co. Kildare. The confirmation came this morning as the Minister announced 11 new Family Resource Centres around the Country.
“I am delighted that the Minister has recognised the need in Kildare which I have highlighted […]
Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Fine Gael Chairman Martin Heydon has told Minister for Children Katherine Zappone that Kildare needs two new family resource centres based on its population levels and the needs of the County. He was speaking in the Dail as the process to allocate 11 new family resource centres continues.
“I welcomed […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon has said that he has sought an urgent meeting with officials from the Department of Education to discuss current issues relating to the provision of education, particularly at secondary school level in Kildare South.
“I want to know what the department’s view is of a potential new secondary […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has welcomed funding of €184,648.89 which has been granted to 52 Kildare clubs under the Local Youth Club Equipment Scheme. The funding was announced this week by Minister for Children Dr Katherine Zappone.
Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Heydon said: “This funding will […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Children Katherine Zappone that she recognises the increase in population in Co. Kildare which creates a strong demand for services. She gave these comments in a reply to parliamentary questions from Deputy Heydon on increased funding for Family Resource Centres included in […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that families are the backbone of our society, who we turn to in times of stress or worry and that vulnerable families should be supported and encouraged. He was speaking as he launched the Evaluation Report on the successful Strengthening Families Programme which was commissioned by […]
