Apprentices to be included in Wage Subsidy Scheme
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that a change to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) will be made to accommodate the salaries of those apprentices who were engaged in a period of block [...]
Plans progressing on Kildare’s Barrow Blueway
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that plans are progressing for the Barrow Blueway from Lowtown outside Robertstown through Rathangan and Monasterevin to Athy with work due to commence on the project in Autumn [...]
Increased funding for wells and septic tanks in Kildare
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has highlighted changes to grants for septic tanks and wells which will see increased funding available to Co. Kildare residents. The changes come under Measure 8 of the [...]
Annual support grant paid to 4,466 carers in Kildare
Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has welcomed the payment of the annual support grant to 4,466 hard working carers in Co. Kildare. “The annual grant of €1,700 is available to all carers providing full-time care [...]
Local Community Groups Encouraged to Apply for Just Transition Fund
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has encouraged local groups to apply to the Just Transition fund which is now open for expressions of interest for projects which can assist a positive transition from peat harvesting [...]
Applications Open for Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon is encouraging local groups and communities around Kildare to apply for funding under the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme which has opened this week. A total of €15m has [...]
Real Progress for Athy’s Southern Distributor Route as Tender Issued for Main Contract
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed the publication of the main construction contract for Athy’s Southern Distributor Route this week. The contract which could be worth up to €30m will see the final construction [...]
Defence Forces continue to play Vital Role in COVID Response
540 Former members apply to return to Service Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has praised the contribution of our defence forces in the response to Covid-19. While we may not see them on [...]