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Significant Government Decision on Increased Defence Force Funding will Expand Military Capabilities and Increase Allowances for Kildare Personnel – HEYDON

Key Appointments will see Fundamental Reform and Culture Change in the Force

Martin Heydon, Kildare South TD and Minister of State, has said that Government plans to significantly increase funding for our defence forces will strengthen Ireland’s military capacity, in turn fortifying the livelihoods of the many personnel in Kildare, while also bringing fundamental […]

Approval of Additional Accommodation for St Catherine’s NS, Curragh Camp – HEYDON

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minster Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Education of additional accommodation for the amalgamated primary school on the Curragh, St Catherine’s of Siena.

“The Department have today approved an extension with 2 new classrooms for pupils with special education needs as well as a user assisted WC […]

Free School Transport & Increased Allowances to assist Kildare Families with Back to School Costs – HEYDON

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed decisions on school transport and the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance announced by Government yesterday which will help to ease the burden of back to school costs for Kildare families.

“In a positive move for many Kildare families, it has been confirmed that […]

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 […]

New Bord Na Móna headquarters for Newbridge – HEYDON

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed the decision by Bord na Mona to invest in a new headquarters in Newbridge.

“Bord na Móna have had a presence in Newbridge for over 70 years and have now chosen to reinvest in the town by applying for planning permission for an impressive company […]

€126k for 15 Kildare Projects under Built Heritage Scheme – HEYDON

€126,400 has been allocated to 15 Kildare projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme announced this morning (Monday) according to Minister Martin Heydon.

“This funding will fund conservation works to 15 historic and protected structures across County Kildare, helping to safeguard these important structures for future generations. Projects such as the Cathedral Church of St Brigid […]

County Kildare residents invited to submit their ideas on how to make Ireland better -HEYDON

Residents across County Kildare are being offered the chance to have their voice heard and contribute to national policymaking through Fine Gael’s new Better Ireland initiative, Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.

“People across County Kildare have the opportunity to contribute their ideas on how we can make Ireland […]

September 2nd, 2021|Allenwood, Athy, Ballymore Eustace, Business, Calverstown/Narraghmore, Caragh, Castledermot, Finance, Jobs & Enterprise, Updates|

County Kildare farmers can have their say on the future of CAP – HEYDON

Deadline for the public consultation extended to September 3^rd

The public consultation on the draft interventions proposed for the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan is being extended by one week and Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon is encouraging County Kildare farmers to have their say.

Minister Heydon said: “Farmers now have until […]

August 19th, 2021|Agriculture, Allenwood, Athy, Ballymore Eustace, Business, Calverstown/Narraghmore, Caragh, Castledermot, Crookstown/Ballitore, Environment, Kilcullen, Kildare Town, Laois, Monasterevin, Moone/Timolin, Newbridge, Press Release, Rathangan, Suncroft, Two Mile House, Updates|

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 […]

August 18th, 2021|Allenwood, Athy, Ballymore Eustace, Business, Calverstown/Narraghmore, Caragh, Castledermot, Crookstown/Ballitore, Finance, Kilcullen, Kildare Town, Laois, Monasterevin, Moone/Timolin, Newbridge, Press Release, Rathangan, Social Protection, Suncroft, Two Mile House, Updates|

€495,586 for Upgrade on Rural Roads and Laneways in County Kildare

A total of €495,586 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in County Kildare, as part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ project,

Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon said “the announcement today demonstrates Government’s commitment to improving connectivity for rural residents in Kildare.

“The Local Improvement […]

July 29th, 2021|Updates|