Update on Gambling Control Bill
In the Dail this week I had the opportunity to question Minister David Stanton on the progress on the Gambling Control Bill, see my contribution below.
Defence Minister Confirms Ongoing Investment in Kildare
Minister for Defence has confirmed to Deputy Martin Heydon that funding of in excess of €26m has been invested in major building projects in the Curragh in the period between 2008 and 2017. He was [...]
€2.3m for Enhanced Seniors Alert Scheme will help more Kildare Seniors get Assistance
An allocation of €2.3m for the renewed Seniors Alert Scheme from the Department of Rural and Community Development will allow even more Kildare senior residents to benefit from a personal alarm. The new scheme comes [...]
Sports Minister visits St. Conleths Park to view County Board’s redevelopment plans
Minister for Sport Brendan Griffin accepted an invitation from Kildare South TD Martin Heydon to visit St. Conleths Park Newbridge last week. The Minister was given a tour of the grounds and received a presentation [...]
Minister Zappone Confirms Kildare’s increased Population Creates Demand for more Services
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Children Katherine Zappone that she recognises the increase in population in Co. Kildare which creates a strong demand for services. She gave [...]
Budget Aspects Relevant to Kildare South
The video attached shows my contribution in the Dail on the Budget highlighting areas such as Road projects, increased funding for family resource centres and funding for primary care centres. I would like to see [...]
Planning Secured for Athy Ring Road- HEYDON
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that approval of planning permission for Athy’s long awaited Ring Road, the Southern Distributor Route is a key step in progress towards the road completion. “Despite [...]
Kildare Schools to Benefit from Lowest Pupil Teacher Ratio Ever
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that Kildare primary schools are set to benefit from the lowest pupil teacher ratio ever, following Budget 2018 announced this week. An additional allocation for SNA’s [...]