Additional school accommodation welcome in Rathangan and Kildangan but Provision of Additional Secondary School Places across Kildare South still Needed
Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South, has welcomed the approval by the Department of Education of a new ASD unit and four new mainstream classrooms for Rathangan Boys National School (St. Patricks NS). “The [...]
Kildare County Council to receive funding of €3,162,288 for Housing Adaptation Grants
Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon has said that Kildare County Council will receive funding in excess of €3m to provide home adaptations for older people and those living with disability and [...]
Contracts extended for eligible Community Employment and TÚS scheme participants in Kildare
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin has confirmed that participants of Community Employment (CE) and TÚS schemes in Kildare whose contracts were due to finish over the period since last October will now [...]
Kildare County Council granted €7,730,000 for walking and cycling infrastructure
Funding of €7,730,000 has been allocated to Kildare County Council for walking and cycling facilities which will greatly benefit commuters and leisure seekers alike, Minister Martin Heydon has said. Minister Heydon said the funding from [...]
Final Hurdle for Athy Road Cleared
Minister of State and Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that the final hurdle for progression of Athy’s Southern Distributor has now been cleared following his recent discussions with Minister Eamon Ryan. “Following detailed [...]
New COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) will provide welcome boost for struggling businesses
A new nationwide €60 million COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) will provide a welcome boost for struggling businesses in Kildare, Minister Martin Heydon has said. Minister Heydon said the funding for the COVID Business Aid [...]
New investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide welcome boost for tourism business in Kildare
A new nationwide €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide a welcome boost for tourism businesses in Kildare Minister Martin Heydon has said. Minister Heydon said the funding for the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme [...]
Kildare County Council should explore new ways of using the Repair and Leasing Scheme
Fine Gael Minister Martin Heydon is encouraging Kildare County Council to make more use of the Repair and Leasing Scheme to supply more housing. Minister Heydon was speaking as figures show a low uptake in [...]