Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and T.D. for Kildare South Martin Heydon has hailed Boortmalt’s announcement of a 20,000 tonne expansion of its Athy plant as a huge vote of confidence in the town and the wider malting barley sector.
This expansion will bring Boortmalt’s overall investment in Athy to almost €100m […]
Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has said that the conservation management plan for the Curran plains is badly needed to ensure proper management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains.
“The Curragh Plains is an area of rich heritage and historical significance at the heart of South Kildare. It is St. Brigids […]
Long Awaited Conservation Management Plan Expected to be Issued in Coming Weeks
Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South yesterday attended a meeting with senior officials in the Department of Defence at Leinster House regarding the future management of the Curragh Plains and the challenges faced by many local residents following a number of […]
Athy Rugby Football Club, Newbridge Town FC both receive €25,000 whilst Naas RFC receive €50,000
Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South has welcomed the announcement that €100,000 in funding is to be allocated to 3 clubs in Kildare to improve the accessibility of existing community walking track facilities.
Speaking following the announcement Minister Heydon said this […]
Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South, has welcomed confirmation that Clane and Monasterevin are set to benefit under the latest round of funding for Town Centre First Projects, which will support pre-development works for projects and support costs including detailed design, planning, procurement, professional fees, assessments and other development costs.
Speaking following the announcement, Minister […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said that the confirmation from the NTA this week that the introduction of fairer fares for Kildare South commuters is now delayed is unacceptable. He was speaking after the NTA confirmed the introduction of the Dublin Commuter Zone for those travelling by […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Education that Suncroft NS has been approved for an additional special education classroom and light touches for a sensory room.
“The new room will be created through the reconfiguration of existing space to accommodate a class for students […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Education that school extensions at Cross and Passion College Kilcullen and Patrician Post Primary School Newbridge are to progress to tender.
“This is a really significant step for both schools which I have pushed for as Kildare’s Minister […]
Funding from the Outdoor Recreation Scheme will be a Gamechanger for the Area
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said that funding of €155,700 to improve accessibility at the Grand Canal at Ballyteague will be a game changer for the area. The funding is confirmed this morning (Tuesday) under […]
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine and Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon T.D. has hailed a weekend of success for Kildare contestants at Bord Bia Bloom taking place in the Phoenix Park until Monday 3 June.
In the centrepiece Show Gardens, a Brigid 1500 Commemorative Garden, designed by Heritage […]