Minister of State and Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon, has said that delivery of additional secondary school places across Kildare South is a priority for him as he works with local schools, parents and the Department of Education to address capacity pressure in this area.
“There is significant demand for […]
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 […]
A €10 million fund has been set up to provide technology and devices for disadvantaged students at primary and secondary level, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Deputy Martin Heydon said the funding will be a huge help to both students and teachers as part of our response to Covid-19.
“Schools in Kildare know their students […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has received a positive response to his Parliamentary Questions to Minister Minister for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD and Minister for Education, Joe McHugh TD.
Deputy Heydon said: “I have received confirmation that the Department of Education and Skills has […]
Fine Gael TD for Laois and Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has received an update from the Minister for Education and Skills regarding Coláiste Íosagáin. The major building project at the school is at stage one of architectural planning which entails preliminary design of site and location suitability […]
Kildare schools are set to benefit from a raft of new technology thanks to government funding, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon said.
Deputy Heydon said every school in Kildare will receive grants to purchase key technology including tablets, cloud systems and projectors.
“I’m delighted […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Laois and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon has emphasised the continuing need for further investment in education in Laois today (Friday) following a visit to Coláiste Íosagáin with Councillor Tom Mulhall and meeting with pupils, staff and parents.
“Last week I raised a parliamentary question […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has received confirmation that 104 schools in Kildare will receive a Minor Works Grant payment over the coming days for small scale works and improvements.
Deputy Heydon said: “I am delighted this grant will be paid to 104 schools across […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has this week met with representatives of Kildare INTO (Curragh Branch) to discuss issues of concern to primary school teachers across Kildare in advance of Budget 2019.
“We had a robust and constructive debate about the main issues that are impacting teachers in Kildare primary schools. Pay parity between […]
Kildare South TD and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has welcomed confirmation that Coill Dubh National School will receive funding for 2 new mainstream classrooms and the refurbishment of 2 current mainstream classrooms to accommodate 2 ASD classes, as sanctioned by the NCSE.
“This is very welcome news for Principal Joe Leacy, his […]