Minister Martin Heydon TD for Kildare South has officially opened the new Racehorse Experience at Kildare’s National Stud.
“It was a huge honour for me as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture to officially open the €3.3m Irish Racehorse Experience at the Irish National Stud. This fantastic facility is a great addition to our […]
Minister of State and TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has restated his commitment to secure an additional public holiday for St Brigid’s Day.
Minister Heydon said: “I agree with comments from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar today that having a public holiday this February would be too soon as it is likely we will still be working […]
Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South has today announced that the Patrician Brothers have instructed their legal team to complete the sale of their Monastery, Liffey Lodge and its grounds to Kildare County Council for the people of Newbridge.
“After ongoing engagement and consultation with the Patrician Brothers, their Provincial has confirmed to me that […]
Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has confirmed that Kildare is to receive €296,027 in funding to support local community groups impacted by COVID-19 through the Community Activities Fund.
“The purpose of the fund is to support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, by providing small grants for facilities such as community centres, men’s […]
Minister Martin Heydon praises the work of those involved in the Thoroughbred Country Destination Experience Development Plan focused on counties Kildare and Tipperary.
Plans to further develop the tourism experience around Ireland’s world class reputation in the equestrian and thoroughbred sectors will create major opportunities for Kildare, according to Minister of State at the Department of […]
Agri-food projects across County Kildare are to benefit from €70 million in national funding to help producers identify new markets and expand their offerings following Britain’s exit from the EU, a Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.
22 projects in the dairy and meat sectors across the country are […]
I am deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Austin Currie, a hugely influential figure in Irish Politics, a Kildare South constituent and a friend.
A resident of Derrymullen, Kildare, in recent years Austin was an active member of Allen/Rathangan Fine Gael branch supporting and working with myself, Cllr. Mark Stafford and Cllr Brendan Wyse.
A founding […]
Enhancements to the CAO website will include further education and apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers in County Kildare, Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.
The CAO website went live today at 12pm and for the first time the portal will include options across higher education, further education and training, […]
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 […]
A change will be made to Sport Ireland guidance so that all games and competitions for indoor sports can now take place for young people under 18, Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.
Minister Heydon said, “Government yesterday addressed the issues raised by recent confusion over Sport Ireland guidance […]