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Rural Issues

€1.07million for improvement works on non-public rural roads and laneways in Kildare

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 […]

‘Twinning is Winning’ as Irish Equine Centre and French research body, LABEO, agree commercial twinning arrangement

The further development of Irish and French Equine research will stand the Equine industry in Kildare and across Ireland in good stead, according to Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon.

Minister Heydon welcomed the official twinning arrangement between the Johnstown based Irish Equine Centre and the LABEO Animal Health Unit, located in […]

Minister Martin Heydon Reappointed to Department of Agriculture as Minister of State

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 […]

Kildare to receive €7.8m in funding for National roads and Greenways

New and improved National roads and Greenways are on the way for Kildare as Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon confirms funding of €7.8m for Kildare County Council.
Minister Martin Heydon was speaking following the Department of Transport’s announcement of €517 million for Ireland’s National roads and Greenways on Thursday. “These supports will be key to […]

Up to €3000 in funding to be made available to 16 Men’s Sheds in Kildare

Men’s Sheds in Kildare are set to benefit from additional funding, Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has said. This funding, earmarked for essential operating expenses such as heating, electricity, and insurance, underscores Government commitment to these vital community hubs.

Minister Heydon said, “Men’s Sheds have become a cornerstone in Kildare, significantly contributing to communities […]

November 20th, 2023|Rural Issues, Updates|

HEYDON notes Constituency Review Report & Welcomes Protection of Kildare County Boundary

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has noted the contents of the Constituency Review Report of the Electoral Commission published this morning.  The report recommends an increase of 14 TD’s nationally with 4 new constituencies, while in Kildare, Kildare South remains a 4 seat constituency while Kildare North increases to a 5 […]

€172,985 to Upgrade and Improve Ballymore Eustace Golden Falls Walking Loop

€172,985 in funding for the upgrade of the Ballymore Golden Falls Walking Loop has been confirmed today (Monday) according to Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon.  The funding is announced as part of the launch of a new “Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors” strategy by his colleague Minister Heather Humphreys.

“This funding is a great […]