Horse & Greyhound Fund Increased by 9% to €74m
Budget 2016 Continues increased Funding for Bloodstock
Kildare South TD and Chairman of Fine Gael’s Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee Martin Heydon has […]
Measures for young farmers in Budget 2016 protect Irish agriculture for the future
€109 million budget increase for agri-food sector
“Young farmers are going to benefit from Budget 2016, which is good news for the future of Ireland’s agri-food sector”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, and Chair of the Party’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Martin Heydon.
“The agri-food budget is seeing a €109 million increase in […]
No Overhead Pylons for Gridlink Route – Independent Expert Group Issues its Report
Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has today welcomed the report of the Independent Expert Panel appointed by Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources Alex White to review the options being considered for the Gridlink route by Eirgrid.
“The Independent Expert Group have confirmed that there is no need for further analysis of the […]
Continued support for farmers expected in Budget 2016
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chair of the Fine Gael Internal Agriculture Committee, Martin Heydon, has said that he expects Budget 2016 to confirm the Government’s continued support of farmers.
“In the past three Budgets this Government has made great progress in providing supports for farmers, particularly by supporting young farmers and the transfer […]
Calls for Grants for Derelict Buildings in Regional Towns
Martin Heydon Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of Fine Gael’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has today (Friday) said that he is continuing to push for a grant scheme for owners of rundown and derelict buildings in regional towns and villages as part of this years budget.
“I have again spoken to Minister […]
What Today’s Capital Plan Means for South Kildare
Following the announcement of the Governments Capital Plan today, I have had a number of constituents ask me what it is all about. A Governments Capital Plan is the programme for spending on significant infrastructural projects for the next six years including roads, rail, health facilities, schools and broadband.
The €27bn worth of projects confirmed today […]
€275m broadband funding in Capital Investment Plan will bring 30 megabit broadband to every house and business in the country
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, and Chairman of Fine Gael’s Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Martin Heydon, has said that a €275 million investment in broadband, announced today (Tuesday) will improve connectivity for rural Ireland and bring 30 megabit broadband to every house and business in the country.
“The Government has announced a €27 billion […]
Rural Town & Village Renewal Scheme is a step in the right direction
Chairman of the Fine Gael Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee Martin Heydon TD has today (Thursday) welcomed confirmation of the €30m Village and Town Renewal Scheme designed to support the revitalisation of towns/villages, making […]
Approval for New Traffic Proposal at Mile Mill Junction
The four cross roads at Mile Mill is a junction that has caused huge concern to locals down through the years due to the poor sight lines, particularly for traffic approaching from Brannockstown. There hasn’t been a simple solution to the lack of visibility as there are houses right at the junction.
In my […]
New Legislation to target Repeat burglars
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon, has welcomed publication by Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald of the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 designed to clampdown on repeat burglary offenders and tackle crime in Kildare and nationwide.