I want to pay tribute to one of the greats of national hunt racing Rachael Blackmore on the announcement of her retirement from what has been a glittering career. The list of achievements including her famous success in the 2021 Aintree Grand National ensure Rachael’s place in history. We’ll never forget her magnificent win on […]
Fine Gael Kildare South TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has welcomed confirmation from his colleague, Tanaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris, that a new state of the art Army Ranger Wing Headquarters will be built in the Defence Forces Curragh Camp.
Welcoming the news of the €46million investment […]
Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has said that a series of public meetings held in the month of October in the Kildare Garda district were a good opportunity for all stakeholders to share experiences and concerns about security and crime prevention in their communities..
“I would like to acknowledge the proactive approach […]
Athy Rugby Football Club, Newbridge Town FC both receive €25,000 whilst Naas RFC receive €50,000
Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South has welcomed the announcement that €100,000 in funding is to be allocated to 3 clubs in Kildare to improve the accessibility of existing community walking track facilities.
Speaking following the announcement Minister Heydon said this […]
Funding for Naas Hospital ED and Minor Injury unit a boost
Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has said that Budget 2025 puts more money back in people’s pockets at a time when they need it.
“This budget will deliver more housing, open more hospital beds, and build more schools. It is a budget […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin has confirmed that 67 Kildare clubs and sporting organisations are to receive funding of €7,588,504 under the Community Sports Facility Fund, previously the Sports Capital Fund. 62 clubs were awarded €6,601,908 in local allocations while an additional €986,596 has also been allocated to 5 Kildare groups under […]
Minister Martin Heydon been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Kildare South constituency at the next General Election.
Party members selected Minister Heydon tonight (Thursday) in a convention in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge which was chaired by Minister Peter Burke.
Fine Gael have now chosen 32 General Election candidates in 20 constituencies.
Minister […]
Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South, has welcomed confirmation that Clane and Monasterevin are set to benefit under the latest round of funding for Town Centre First Projects, which will support pre-development works for projects and support costs including detailed design, planning, procurement, professional fees, assessments and other development costs.
Speaking following the announcement, Minister […]
Kildare South TD, Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed a funding allocation of almost €1.1million for repairs and improvement works on non-public rural roads and laneways under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) which will contribute to the development of rural communities across Kildare.
Minister Heydon said, “This allocation of €1,074,515 for Kildare is a game-changer for our […]
Kildare’s Minister Martin Heydon has been re-appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture by newly appointed Taoiseach Simon Harris.
Speaking following his reappointment today (Wednesday) Minister Heydon said: “I am again honoured to be asked to serve in Government by An Taoiseach Simon Harris and to continue my work as Fine Gael’s voice […]