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€132,390 Confirmed for Outdoor Recreation Projects in Monasterevin and Old Kilcullen – HEYDON

Minister Martin Heydon TD for Kildare South has welcomed confirmation of funding of €132,390 for 2 South Kildare outdoor projects in Kilcullen and Monasterevin.

“€15.5m in investment for outdoor infrastructure nationwide announced by my colleague Minister Heather Humphreys this morning under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) includes two important Kildare South projects.

“€87,390 has been awarded […]

November 29th, 2021|Business, Environment, Health, Heritage, Kilcullen, Monasterevin, Press Release, Rural Issues, Sport, Tourism, Transport|

Launch of Part 8 Planning Process for Kilcullen Square Redevelopment Confirmed – HEYDON

The long awaited Part 8 Planning Process for the redevelopment of the Square in Kilcullen will be launched for Public Consultation by the end of November according to Minister Martin Heydon TD for Kildare South.

“Having been involved in this project from the start when we secured €200,000 Government funding from the Town and Village Renewal […]

November 5th, 2021|Business, Kilcullen, Kildare County Council, Transport|

Proposed New NTA Bus Routes for Kildare communities offer increased links to larger towns and cities– HEYDON

The National Transport Authority’s Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan launched this week proposes a number of new and expanded bus routes that will increase transport options for many citizens living in rural towns and villages in Kildare according to Fine Gael Minister Martin Heydon.

“Many of the proposals for Kildare are routes that I have consistently […]

November 5th, 2021|Allenwood, Athy, Ballymore Eustace, Business, Calverstown/Narraghmore, Caragh, Castledermot, Crookstown/Ballitore, Kilcullen, Kildare Town, Laois, Monasterevin, Moone/Timolin, Newbridge, Press Release, Rathangan, Suncroft, Transport, Two Mile House|

Positive Announcements for Younger Kildare Citizens as part of Budget 2022 – HEYDON

Budget 2022 which was unveiled this week contained a number of measures that will assist Kildare’s younger residents from a 50% cut in public transport costs for those aged 19-23 to an increase in the SUSI Maintenance Grant and changes to the distance to qualify for the higher non adjacent grant according to Fine Gael […]

October 15th, 2021|Allenwood, Athy, Ballymore Eustace, Business, Calverstown/Narraghmore, Caragh, Castledermot, Crookstown/Ballitore, Education, Kilcullen, Kildare Town, Laois, Monasterevin, Moone/Timolin, Newbridge, Press Release, Rathangan, Suncroft, Transport, Two Mile House|

Opportunity for young people to apply for one of 60,000 free EU rail travel passes – HEYDON

Young Irish citizens should apply to the European Commission’s DiscoverEU Initiative, which will supply tens of thousands of young Europeans with free rail travel passes around the European Union next year, Minister Martin Heydon TD for Kildare South has said.

Minister Heydon made his comments as applications opened for the initiative this week.

“DiscoverEU offers young Europeans […]

October 14th, 2021|Allenwood, Athy, Ballymore Eustace, Calverstown/Narraghmore, Caragh, Castledermot, Crookstown/Ballitore, Education, Europe, Kilcullen, Kildare Town, Laois, Monasterevin, Moone/Timolin, Newbridge, Press Release, Rathangan, Suncroft, Transport, Two Mile House|

Flexibility Sought for Kildare Commuters to Match new Blended Work Arrangements – HEYDON

Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon is seeking more flexibility in commuter bus and rail tickets to match new blended work arrangements as many Kildare commuters return to the office under more flexible working arrangements.

Minister Heydon said: “As many Kildare commuters have now returned to work under more flexible working arrangements, we […]

September 29th, 2021|Allenwood, Athy, Ballymore Eustace, Business, Calverstown/Narraghmore, Caragh, Castledermot, Crookstown/Ballitore, Kilcullen, Kildare Town, Laois, Monasterevin, Moone/Timolin, Newbridge, Press Release, Rathangan, Suncroft, Transport, Two Mile House|

Minister Martin Heydon Welcomes Submission of Planning Application for a €75m Investment for Newbridge in State-of-the-Art Primark Logistics/Distribution Centre

Minister of State and Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon welcomed today’s confirmation by Primark of their plans to develop a €75m State of the Art Logistics/Distribution Centre at Great Connell, Newbridge.

The planning application will comprise of the development of a 500,000sq foot distribution and Logistics Centre at Great Connell, Newbridge to serve as […]

Minister Heydon Confirms Kildare Schools Approved for ‘Safe Routes to School, Programme

Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed that 5 Schools in County Kildare are being informed today that they have been selected for inclusion in the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme to support walking and cycling infrastructure for primary and post-primary schools.

“This is a great boost for these 5 Kildare […]

June 21st, 2021|Children & Youth Affairs, Education, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, Press Release, Transport|

Minister Heydon Welcomes €160,000 in Funding for Newbridge under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Scheme

Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed funding for outdoor infrastructure in Newbridge.

“Speaking to Council Officials this is great news for Newbridge to be successful in securing €160,000 through the Government Additional Outdoor Infrastructure initiative for the purpose of installing Parklets and Cycle Infrastructure which will greatly benefit the town. The […]

June 21st, 2021|Business, Kildare County Council, Newbridge, Press Release, Tourism, Transport|

Funding of €1.4m to extend the Grand Canal Greenway to Hazelhatch

Minister of State and Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation of funding of €1.4m to extend the Grand Canal Greenway to from the 12th Lock in Lucan to Hazelhatch Bridge.

“This key 4km stretch of greenway along the Grand Canal will provide safe segregated access to people working in Grange Castle Business […]

June 18th, 2021|Business, Transport|