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New housing measures will see more homes built more quickly in Kildare

Extra measures agreed by Cabinet today under the Housing for All plan will speed up home building and drive down building costs in Kildare, according to Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon.

Minister Heydon said that these additional provisions are good news for home buyers, renters and builders. “There are three strands to […]

Social Welfare Bill will help thousands of families and individuals in Kildare with increased payments

A bill published this week which gives effect to Budget 2023 measures will help thousands of individuals and families in Kildare with increased payments according to Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon

 

Minister Heydon said the Social Welfare Bill 2022, which begins its passage through Dáil Eireann this week, introduces over €1billion in […]

Fine Gael will put more money back in your pocket in the forthcoming Budget – HEYDON

Fine Gael want to ensure that more money is put back in the pockets of Kildare individuals and families to help with the cost of living in the forthcoming budget, according to Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon.

Minister Heydon said Fine Gael is pushing for a range of measures to be implemented […]

Improvements to the Government’s supports for carers in County Kildare are Welcomed – HEYDON

Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has welcome a series of improvements to the Government’s supports for carers which will take effect from today.

“My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD is introducing changes to the means test for carers, the first such change in 14 years. This […]

Key Budget Income Tax and Social Welfare Changes take effect this week

A number of key income tax and social welfare changes that will assist and support Kildare residents took effect this week according to Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon.

Minister Heydon said, “Fine Gael in Government is supporting average and middle-income earners to meet the rising cost of living through income […]

Five-fold increase in Parent’s Benefit recipients helps families across County Kildare – Heydon

Parent’s Benefit payments of €14 million were issued to families during April to July 2021, with the number of parents availing of the payment increasing almost five-fold compared to the same period in 2020, a Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.

Minister Martin Heydon said, ‘Parent’s Leave and Benefit […]

Contracts extended for eligible Community Employment and TÚS scheme participants in Kildare

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin has confirmed that participants of Community Employment (CE) and TÚS schemes in Kildare whose contracts were due to finish over the period since last October will now benefit from a further extension up to the 2nd July.

Minister Martin Heydon said: “The work that CE and TÚS workers […]

Covid-19 Illness Benefit

Covid case numbers continue to rise around the Country. If you’re an employee or self employed, the Covid-19 Illness Benefit can provide you with income support if you’ve been diagnosed with #Covid or instructed by a GP or the HSE to self isolate. The payment is €350.

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The official opening of an extension to the Peter McVerry Trust family services in Athy

I was delighted to participate in the official opening of an extension to the Peter McVerry Trust family services in Athy today.

The new family housing units are in the former Dominican hall, beside the old priory and will allow more families transition to short term accommodation before Christmas.

The extension of Peter McVerry family services is […]

Minister Heydon Opens Teach Tearmainn New Playground

Minister of State and Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has visited the team at Teach Tearmainn Kildare town and carried out the official opening of their new playground.

“I was delighted to attend and carry out the official opening of the new playground at Teach Tearmainn Womens Refuge in Kildare town yesterday […]